Gaming
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.
SuperTeam Games Raises $10M to Build Blockchain Sports Games
SuperTeam Games, a gaming studio based in California, has raised $10 million to launch a blockchain-based sports game. This comes as the company doubles down on investment across the blockchain gaming sector. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential impact of this investment on the industry.
NBA Champ Rick Fox on Blockchain Gaming, Crypto
NBA champion and HiDEF Inc. Co-founder Rick Fox discusses the growth of esports and his ambitions to create games where players have the opportunity to own their items. Fox touches on blockchain gaming, traditional sports embracing crypto and his newfound interest in Solana.
Framework Ventures Exec on Future of Web 3 Gaming and DeFi
Framework Ventures Co-founder Vance Spencer discusses their $400 million fund to back Web 3 gaming and DeFi initiatives. Spencer highlights the shift from free-to-play to play-to-earn, competition with Web 2, and the increasing interest in play-to-earn gaming in the South East Asian and Latin American markets.
Louis Vuitton Releases New NFTs, Continues Blockchain Gaming Experiment
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding a new collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its Louis the Game app in the form of in-game rewards. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by legacy brands to explore Web 3 and capture new audiences while noting the accelerated growth of blockchain gaming through play-to-earn models.
21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token
21Shares, a Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product issuer, has launched a new asset on SAND tokens, providing investors with exposure to The Sandbox. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing investor appetite for metaverse and blockchain gaming ventures while comparing the difference between American and European crypto offerings.
Sky Mavis Raises $150M to Reimburse Axie Infinity Hack Victims
Sky Mavis, the company behind play-to-earn game Axie Infinity, has raised $150 million in an investment round led by Binance to reimburse victims of the Ronin network hack. “The Hash” group discusses the aftermath of the largest hack in DeFi history and the growing investor appetite in blockchain gaming.
