Gaming
Gaming Claimed Record 60% of Blockchain Activity in July: DappRadar
DappRadar's latest monthly report looked at blockchain gaming and NFT marketplace trends.

Crypto Is Coming to Esports: The Games and Economics of Tomorrow
Gaming and crypto have long shared a similar trajectory. Long may that continue, says the futurist Daniel Jeffries. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
Microsoft-owned video game Minecraft banned NFTs from its game to ensure a “safe and inclusive experience” for the players. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the ongoing battle between the traditional gaming world and Web3.

Minecraft Bans NFTs, Sending One In-Game Builder’s Token Spiraling
The decision to ban blockchain integrations and NFTs resulted in a mixed response from its community of gamers.

UnCaged Studios Raises $24M to Support Web3 Game Developers
The company will use the funds to build out its Solana-based esports franchise MonkeyLeague ahead of its public launch.

Watch Out for Illicit Actors Gaming Crypto Games
P2E and GameFi offer a glimpse into the types of financial crime complexities that will arise as tech companies work to usher in the metaverse.

Animoca Brands Leads $32M Funding Round for Planetarium Labs
The capital will help the Web3 gaming company develop its community-driven network.

Digital Toy Platform Cryptoys Raises $23M From A16z, Dapper Labs, Mattel
Digital toy platform Cryptoys has raised $23 million from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Dapper Labs and toy manufacturing giant Mattel to bring NFTs to kids in the form of colorful characters via Flow blockchain. “The Hash” team discusses the latest in the worlds of toys, Web3 and gaming, and the questions of intellectual property (IP).

FaZe Clan Exec: Crypto Will Play ‘Major Part’ in Business
Popular esports and gaming brand FaZe Clan is entering the crypto space. FaZe Clan Chief Strategy Officer Kai Henry discusses the company’s crypto and Web3 ambitions, addressing security concerns regarding the metaverse and influencer culture.

