The world of crypto gaming is buzzing with activity, from new game releases to token airdrops and everything in between. Keeping up with all the latest developments can be overwhelming, but fear not – Decrypt’s GG is here to keep you in the loop with This Week in Crypto Games.
In our weekend roundup, we bring you the biggest news from the past week, as well as some lesser-known tidbits you might have missed. We also highlight a few original stories from our team that you won’t want to miss.
One of the biggest stories of the week was the Hamster Kombat airdrop, which saw the launch of the HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON). The tap-to-earn game attracted a whopping 300 million users, with 131 million eligible for the airdrop. However, some players were disappointed with their “dust” rewards as the token price plummeted. Despite this, over $1.2 billion worth of trading took place in the first 24 hours.
In another major development, Binance assisted Indian law enforcement in arresting individuals involved in a $47 million gaming scam linked to the Fiewin online betting and gaming app. The app froze accounts once significant funds were accumulated, making it difficult to trace the transactions. Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit played a crucial role in tracking the movement of funds.
In case you missed it, Deadrop released a new gameplay trailer, Dr. Disrespect hinted at rejoining Midnight Society, and Space Nation Online soft-launched its MMORPG. Flappy Bird also announced its FLAP token and staking rewards, while Treasure revealed plans to bring its decentralized gaming console to the ZkSync ecosystem.
Crypto farming game Pixels showcased its Telegram tap-to-drive game, Farcana launched a staking program for its FAR token, and the British gambling regulator is prosecuting NFT fantasy soccer game Sorare.
If you’re looking for some weekend reading, be sure to check out our original stories from the past week. The crypto gaming space is evolving rapidly, and there’s no shortage of exciting developments to keep an eye on. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Decrypt’s GG team.