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The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase…

The Philippines has taken a bold step in integrating blockchain technology into its transportation industry. Digital currency exchange Coins.ph, global ride-hailing platform inDrive, and decentralized mapping network Hivemapper have joined forces to unveil the country’s first blockchain-powered fleet. Officially launched on December 5, this initiative aims to empower Filipino drivers with additional income opportunities while contributing to a decentralized mapping network. “We want to empower Filipinos to earn through the opportunities that crypto and Web3 provide,” said Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph. “With this partnership, we’re transforming how physical infrastructure is built and monetized. This exemplifies the power of blockchain…

This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. A dream is a wish your heart makes… unless that dream is bitcoin topping $100k, which happened late in the night for some of us. With $100k breached, bitcoin is the “seventh most valuable asset in the world by market cap, just behind the likes of Google and Amazon,” GSR’s Brian Rudick pointed out. Since November, we’ve seen bitcoin nearly double to hit $100k. And this climb hasn’t been without its challenges. “Most investors are underestimating the price potential from continued global flows into bitcoin, whether from…

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Ethereum All-Core Devs (ACD) held their final call of 2024 yesterday, which offered key updates on plans to raise the gas limit and progress toward the Pectra upgrade. Discussions revealed the community’s ongoing efforts to balance execution-layer changes, consensus-layer coordination and EIP implementation, reflecting Ethereum’s commitment to “build-in-public” iterative improvement. In a bold but measured move, Ethereum developers are preparing for a gas limit increase, mirroring a 20% rise seen over three years ago. This time, the proposed increase aims for 36 million gas, though significant technical…

Blockchain Capital, a well-known venture capital platform, has recently gained significant attention by depositing $AAVE tokens to FalconX. As per Spot On Chain, a popular on-chain analytics firm, after halting $AAVE activity for two years, Blockchain Capital has deposited $16,964 tokens to FalconX. The analytics provider disclosed this development on social media. Blockchain Capital (@blockchaincap) deposited the first 16,964 $AAVE ($5.06M) to #FalconX 4 hours ago, after 2 years of inactivity with the token.As an early investor, the VC acquired 233,256 $AAVE between Aug 2020 and March 2023 from various sources, including OTC sales,… pic.twitter.com/BEPlnfvKy7 — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain)…

SoonChain has announced a new collaboration with PettAI, a virtual pet game that is setting new standards for AI-based games on Layer 2 (L2). This collaboration was officially announced through SoonChain X account this is a great milestone for both platforms. New collaboration with PettAI 🥳@pett_ai, a virtual pet game setting new standards for AI based games on L2. How it can benefit SoonChain⚡️ This integration can boost community engagement by offering fun, AI-driven games, an initiative already popular among SoonChain users.… pic.twitter.com/TdsaGpxnAn — SoonChain❤️AIGG (@soonchain_ai) December 18, 2024 PettAI Partnership Enhances SoonChain’s Global Presence and User Engagement It is…

While Bitcoin’s surpassing the critical level of $100,000 for the first time is on the agenda of the cryptocurrency market, important names of the crypto world also commented on this historical moment. First, while former Binance CEO CZ re-shared his post about Bitcoin reaching $100,000 in 2021, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also referred to 2012. Brian Armstrong drew attention to the speed at which Bitcoin has risen and emphasized the investment opportunity that Bitcoin has offered since 2012. Coinbase CEO, who also suggested strategic Bitcoin reserves to governments, pointed out that the $100 investment made in Bitcoin in 2012, the…

Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is poised to continue its upside momentum following a notable price decline in recent days. This bullish speculation is driven by investors and long-term holders who have recently been buying the dip in ETH. Crypto Whales Adds $28.5 Million of ETH Recently, the blockchain-based transactions tracker Lookonchain posted on X (formerly Twitter) that four fresh crypto wallets belonging to Whales had purchased a significant 8,440 ETH worth $28.43 million from Binance. This massive ETH purchase occurred during a period when the altcoin’s price had begun to recover after a notable decline.…

Haliey Welch, widely recognized as “Hawk Tuah,” transformed her fleeting viral fame into a formidable media empire. With a burgeoning social media presence (230K followers on Instagram), lucrative brand partnerships, and the successful podcast Talk Tuah, Welch appeared to be transitioning from internet personality to business mogul. That was until the 22-year-old launched her memecoin, $HAWK. Now Hawk Tuah isn’t flying so high. $HAWK was launched on the Solana blockchain with considerable fanfare, initially skyrocketing to a $491 million market cap. This meteoric rise was short-lived, as the coin’s valuation plummeted to under $20 million, according to data from DEX…

AZCoiner, the cutting-edge technologies blockchain platform, has recently joined forces with Spores Network, a leading name in GameFi and Web3 innovation. This partnership aims at fast-tracking the provision and integration of AI-based Super dApps using Spores Network’s Launchpad. By integrating new features, expanding the user base, and developing superior technological solutions, AZCoiner aims to revolutionize the blockchain industry. 🌟 AZCoiner x Spores Network – a groundbreaking partnership! 🌟Get ready for AZCoiner’s upcoming IDO on Spores Launchpad🚀🚀When two major names in the industry join forces, a new chapter in blockchain history will be written🤝📝Let’s create a success story together with… https://t.co/SwTKtXnFRh…