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March 2023

What policymakers need to know about the metaverse to make the real world a better place

The metaverse has the potential to make the real world more just and inclusive, writes Sébastien Borget of The Sandbox. Here are the key ingredients for its future success.

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Momoguro NFTs sell out in 9 hours, generates US$7.6 mln of sales

March 2023

Why gaming’s next frontier is owning your in-game assets

Many gamers still oppose NFTs and blockchain gaming, overlooking the myriad benefits of the latest technology, writes Ramona Ciocea of Protokol.

Web3 isn’t just about money, it’s about equality and transparency, says Mysten Labs co-founder

Investors may view Web3 through the lens of financial opportunities and revenue, but that misses the point of trying to build a fairer and more transparent infrastructure, with content creators at the forefront, says Mysten Labs co-founder Evan Cheng
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Momoguro NFTs sell out in 9 hours, generates US$7.6 mln of sales

March 2023

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Momoguro NFTs sell out in 9 hours, generates US$7.6 mln of sales

Final Fantasy’s Square Enix stays committed to blockchain despite backlash

January 2023

Venture capital firms slow Web 3.0 investments as investors turn cautious

Several venture funds tell Forkast they have become conservative and are only investing in ‘true believers’ of Web 3.0

Why local currency stablecoins are needed in non-US countries

Stablecoins in USD are becoming the digital world’s default currency — which burdens ordinary crypto users and monetary policies in smaller nations, writes Wei Zhou of Coins.ph.

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Final Fantasy’s Square Enix stays committed to blockchain despite backlash

January 2023

S.Korean Wemade’s stock falls 30% after exchanges announce WEMIX token delisting; CEO blames Upbit exchange

The delisting poses a great obstacle to the game maker’s growing blockchain empire, while Wemade’s CEO blames the crypto exchange

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Final Fantasy’s Square Enix stays committed to blockchain despite backlash

Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

November 2022

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Philippine Blockchain Week: Blockchain adoption struggles in the Philippines as businesses ‘invest to survive’

Gaming and NFTs will drive Web3 growth: Crypto.com COO

A 100% reserve is a must for any stablecoin: Wemade CEO

South Korea’s MIR4 maker Wemade launches stablecoin

Japanese gaming giant Konami is recruiting for expansion into Web3, metaverse

October 2022

Is crypto in a deep funk? Think again

Beyond the bear market, Web3 technology is shining bright in gaming and music, writes Hannes Graah of Gro. Are we at a tipping point for mass adoption?

Why play-to-earn gaming is losing steam and where GameFi must go next

Axie Infinity’s decline shows that earning can’t be everything, writes Riaz Lalani of Gambit Games. What went wrong with P2E and what can we learn from it?

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Japanese gaming giant Konami is recruiting for expansion into Web3, metaverse

South Korea will not rule the metaverse with game laws, science ministry says

US$30 mln seized from North Korea hacking group: report

FTX partnership boosts GameStop despite mixed quarterly results

September 2022

Korea Blockchain Week points to games leading the way into a Web3 savvy world

Follow the money? Korea Blockchain Week concludes this weekend in Seoul and one of the overarching themes is enthusiasm for blockchain-based gaming as the key to opening up a Web3 world to a broader audience.

Diving into Web3 at Korea Blockchain Week

Today’s special episode of The Daily Forkast, we take a deeper on location in Seoul, at the sold-out Korea Blockchain Week.

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FTX partnership boosts GameStop despite mixed quarterly results

Temasek to lead US$100M funding round in Animoca Brands: report

Ronin hackers converted stolen ETH to BTC using sanctioned mixers: report

Roblox to test immersive advertising on gaming platform

Wemade CEO expects South Korea to lift ‘absurd’ ban on P2E next year

NFT gaming to drive wider blockchain adoption, Immutable cofounder says

Mythical Games CEO says ‘play-and-own’ is the way to go for P2E games

August 2022

Crypto trading volumes tank; India’s crypto info call to G20

Crypto trading volumes plummet as the crypto winter continues. Meanwhile, India calls on G20 to share information on crypto.

Failed promises compel South Korea’s game makers to explore foreign shores

The country’s major game developers continue to focus on overseas markets as there are no signs of a thaw in the government’s stance on games that include elements of blockchain and play-to-earn.

Play-to-earn game developers pivot to engaging fans

A focus on economic sustainability, or play-and-earn, is driving the P2E industry to rein in incentives and instead attract and engage gamers in the hope that they will end up spending on in-game assets.

As earnings from play-to-earn games dwindle, some turn to upskilling players

Players are being educated to turn into writers, content creators, streamers or e-sports players as earnings from play-to-earn games aren’t enough to substitute for a day job.

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Mythical Games CEO says ‘play-and-own’ is the way to go for P2E games

Minecraft developers not looking to integrate NFTs

Singapore’s low taxes draw Japan’s Web 3.0 companies

Polium’s NFT/Web3 game console plan meets with plenty of skepticism

July 2022

NFTs make the jump: The First Unicorns | NFT Moments in History Ep. 02

Forkast x CryptoSlam! is proud to present Moments in NFT History — a new video series hosted by Forkast’s Joel Flynn, that gives you a front-row seat of history-in-the-making. In Episode Two, we take a look at the aftermath of the CryptoKitties craze — this time, it’s NFT unicorns. Watch and learn, and you might […]

Why blockchain gaming needs more rules and regulations

The right balance of regulations can better protect gaming companies’ intellectual property as well as players’ assets, writes Henry Chang of Wemade.

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Polium’s NFT/Web3 game console plan meets with plenty of skepticism

Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge up and running after months of repairs

June 2022

My brief wondrous life as an Axie Infinity gamer

Crypto rookie Joel Stein dives into Axie Infinity and the curious economics of ‘play to earn.’ Will his teenage gaming dreams come true?

Square Enix sells Tomb Raider; US, China’s crypto fate

Algorand becomes FIFA’s new blockchain partner for the 2022 competition. Meanwhile, Square Enix sells Tomb Raider IP for blockchain ventures.

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Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge up and running after months of repairs

Gaming startup Untamed Planet gets US$24.3 mln to build natural world in the metaverse

Hockenheimring racetrack joins Animoca Brands’ REVV ecosystem

Square Enix sells Tomb Raider and other titles, raising cash for blockchain ventures

May 2022

NFTs are leveling up gaming and not all about money

NFT in gaming is not only for play-to-earn, writes Nicholas Douzinas of Ajuna Network. It should also be fun and foster human connections.

What is Axie Infinity and how is it ushering in gaming 3.0?

Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based game that rewards players with cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Learn all about how Axie Infinity is creating a play-to-earn revolution in this Forkast explainer.

World Bank rescue package throws lifeline to crypto markets

Top blockchain and crypto news: Crisis response brings crypto relief. North Korea’s Lazarus Group named in Ronin hack. NFTs face new risks in China.

Axie Infinity’s latest fix to tokenomics has players up in arms 

An attempt to assuage Axie Infinity players miffed by falling earnings isn’t turning out too well for developer Sky Mavis, Forkast learns, as loyalists bemoan it may be too little, too late.

Opensea’s Solana beta begins; Binance bails out Sky Mavis

Chinese state media calls for stronger regulations of NFTs. Meanwhile, Sky Mavis raises $150M to offset Ronin hack.

Why gamers dislike NFTs — and what might turn them around

Would gamers and developers still feel disdain for NFTs if companies used blockchain technology differently? Will Deane explores the possibilities.

NFT buyers dip for a second straight month

In contrast to the rising crypto market, NFT sales have declined significantly in March, but one industry watcher says there’s no need to panic just yet.

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Square Enix sells Tomb Raider and other titles, raising cash for blockchain ventures

Axie Infinity hack proceeds continue to be laundered despite US sanctions

Need for Speed gets Hong Kong’s Animoca in driver’s seat

Sky Mavis raises $150 mln to offset Ronin hack, Axie NFT sales surge more than 350%

Ronin hack proceeds seen headed to Tornado Cash

Ronin hack delays Axie Infinity upgrade

April 2022

Like it or not, blockchain and P2E will disrupt the traditional gaming space

Despite criticisms of play-to-earn games, blockchain innovations are here to stay and represent gaming’s future, writes William Wu of Catheon Gaming.

How crypto is driving diversity and gender equality

While crypto used to be associated with a ‘bro’ culture, it is now maturing into a hotbed for inclusivity, writes Cynthia Wu of Matrixport.

How Is Play-To-Earn Disrupting Traditional Gaming?

Are the days of playing games on Nintendo, SEGA, and other consoles and powerful desktop gaming computers gone? No.

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Ronin hack delays Axie Infinity upgrade

Axie Infinity blockchain Ronin hacked for over $600M

Gaming fintech firm enables Bitcoin tips for streamers

1 in 3 Filipino gamers would quit jobs to play NFT games: survey

March 2022

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1 in 3 Filipino gamers would quit jobs to play NFT games: survey