Axie Infinity
Korea’s New FSC Chair Speaks, Axie Infinity to Work With Governments
South Korea’s new FSC chair speaks on crypto at a confirmation hearing. Axie Infinity developer says it’s willing to work with governments on tax. And in a Forkast exclusive, Antinalysis declares itself out and proud. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Professor Jailed for Crypto Scam, Cryptopunks Trading Volume Soars
A South Korean professor and presidential campaign advisor jailed over a crypto scam. The Philippines says Axie Infinity earnings are subject to tax, and Cryptopunks' NFT trading volume soars. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Unocoin Offers Bitcoin Vouchers, Alonzo Upgrade Onboards Users
Cardano’s Alonzo Purple upgrade begins onboarding users. Indian crypto exchange Unocoin offers bitcoin gift vouchers, and Axie Infinity growth continues. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
FTX Strikes Deal With Yield Guild Games to Sponsor Axie Infinity Players
Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX has struck yet another sponsorship deal. This time, with decentralized gaming startup Yield Guild Games (YGG) to sponsor Axie Infinity players from developing countries.
How Crypto Is Changing The Gaming Business
Jeffrey (Jihoz) Zirlin, co-founder of Sky Mavis, the game developer behind popular blockchain-based trading and battling game Axie Infinity, discusses how new economies of "play-to-earn" are transforming the world of traditional video gaming. "What we're seeing is gaming's massive potential to be a trojan horse for crypto adoption," Zirlin said.
Sky Mavis Co-Founder on Future of Blockchain Games
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Jeffrey (Jihoz) Zirlin, co-founder of game developer Sky Mavis, to discuss what the future holds for blockchain games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Plus, the social experience of Sky Mavis’ flagship NFT pet game Axie Infinity and the potential risks of playing to earn.
Korean Banks Extend Crypto Contracts, Axie Infinity Tokens Surge
Korean banks extend crypto exchange account contracts. Axie Infinity token prices surge. Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology offers crypto-rewards for bathroom breaks. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Axie Infinity Players in the Philippines Using In-Game Winnings to Pay Real-Life Bills
Axie Infinity is a mobile pet-themed game built on the blockchain that allows players to earn income through trading NFTs. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many young people in the Philippines lost their jobs, and some turned to Axie Infinity to get by.
Axie Infinity Wins Big Funding Round
Axie Infinity, an online multiplayer game hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, has tens of thousands of monthly active users, and they're all interacting with the blockchain and NFTs. Sky Mavis' co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of Axie Infinity, its recent $7.5M funding round, and how games can provide a more approachable entry point for newcomers to blockchain technology.
