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February 2023

Web3’s biggest power up: casual games

Web3 gaming could see a huge turn in growth in 2023. Is there potential for this industry to match the growth and performance of the mainstream video game industry?

December 2022

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.

November 2022

Philippines’ Blockchain Future

The Philippines might have moved on from Axie Infinity and other NFT collections, but its still steaming ahe

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

November 2022

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

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

September 2022

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

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

August 2022

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

August 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 […]

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

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

June 2022

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

June 2022

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.

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

Axie Infinity hack proceeds continue to be laundered despite US sanctions

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.

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Ronin hack delays Axie Infinity upgrade

Axie Infinity blockchain Ronin hacked for over $600M

March 2022

Axie Infinity breaks $4BN; China’s brewing metaverse frenzy

Axie Infinity breaks $4BN mark. Meanwhile, China’s brewing metaverse frenzy sees over 16,000 trademark applications.

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Axie Infinity blockchain Ronin hacked for over $600M

Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

February 2022

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Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

February 2022

Why the metaverse is a trillion dollar opportunity

Metizens can already attend concerts, visit art galleries and earn money in a metaverse, writes Joe Caselin of Hex Trust. What’s coming next?

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Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

February 2022

Can Axie Infinity go the distance?

The darling of the play-to-earn gaming world had an explosive start but now struggles with deflation and lower player earnings. Is the play-to-earn model sustainable?

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Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

February 2022

Axie Infinity revenue plunges, while AXS price breaks new ground

It’s been quite a run for the world’s leading play-to-earn game, but as its monthly revenue takes a hit, what’s in store for the future of the game?

Central and Southeast Asia among fastest-growing regions in global crypto adoption: Chainalysis

Much of the growth in the region is driven by strong grassroots adoption rates led by Vietnam, India and Pakistan, new data from Chainalysis shows

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Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

February 2022

Korea’s new FSC chair speaks; Axie Infinity to work with governments

Korea’s new FSC chair speaks meanwhile Axie Infinity to work with governments

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Axie Infinity becomes first NFT series to break $4B in sales

Philippines wants to tax Axie Infinity and players’ earnings

Axie Infinity NFT market trade tops US$1B as player numbers surge