The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, as new games are being released, token airdrops are happening left and right, and a plethora of other developments are unfolding. Staying on top of all these happenings can be overwhelming, but fear not, because Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. In our weekly segment, This Week in Crypto Games, we bring you the latest updates from the world of crypto video games.
Let’s dive into some of the biggest news from the past week. The Ethereum gaming space saw a flurry of token launches, with projects like Nifty Island, Kaidro, and Moonray all introducing their own tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Nifty Island’s ISLAND token has already reached a market cap of $15 million, while Kaidro’s KDR token and Moonray’s MNRY token have also made waves in the crypto gaming community.
In other news, the Tomarket (TOMA) token made its debut on Aptos, but faced challenges as its price plummeted by 50% post-launch. The team behind Tomarket assured the community that they were working to address the issues and stabilize the token’s value.
Bitcoin Miner, a mobile game that lets players earn real Bitcoin by mining virtual coins, launched a holiday event called Santa’s Moonshot, offering players the chance to earn bonus satoshis while partaking in Christmas-themed activities. On the regulatory front, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells notice to NFT gaming project CyberKongz, signaling potential enforcement actions against the project.
In a unique collaboration, NBA team Philadelphia 76ers teamed up with Crypto.com to launch Spectrum Sprint, a free-to-play mobile game with Web3 elements that allows players to collect digital assets and compete for exclusive prizes.
In case you missed it, Pixelverse announced a new game called MemeBattle, Farm Frens and Evergreen revealed plans to launch their tokens on Base, and Ethereum farming game Pixels opened closed beta for its spinoff game, Pixel Dungeons. Other noteworthy developments include Ragnarok: Landverse going live on the Ronin network, W-Coin’s token listing date announcement, and Lamborghini’s Fast ForWorld platform for fans to interact with cars through games.
These are just a few highlights from the bustling world of crypto gaming. Stay tuned for more updates and news, and keep an eye out for exciting developments in the weeks to come.
Edited by Andrew Hayward