273 days ago • cryptodaily
Xsolla and Crypto.com Partner to Integrate Payment Solutions
LOS ANGELES, United States, August 8th, 2023, ChainwireXsolla, a global video game commerce company, and global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com have announced a partnership for the integration of Crypto.com’s checkout solution into Xsolla's Pay Station platform.This transformative integration of Crypto.com Pay represents a significant advancement in the gaming industry and creates new possibilities for game developers and players, enabling them to accept cryptocurrency payments and streamline transactions in a user-friendly and secure manner for a universally enhanced experience. This pivotal update broadens the horizon for digital payment methods, offering players more diverse and preferred transaction options in digital and metaverse environments. This collaboration also marks a significant step for Crypto.com in building its presence and network across the gaming industry.“There is significant potential in the convergence of gaming and Web3,” said Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. “By partnering with a global gaming leader like Xsolla and leveraging our respective assets and expertise, we are helping make that potential a reality - giving developers, publishers, and players a seamless way to engage and create value in the crypto economy.”Xsolla's Pay Station, which facilitates in-game purchases across 200+ regions and countries using a variety of compliant payment providers, is enhancing its service with the integration of Crypto.com Pay. This forthcoming development promises to expand the reach of developers and publishers, enabling them to engage a more diverse player base and tap into new, dynamic markets and revenue streams."We are thrilled about this partnership with Crypto.com and the significant integration of Crypto.com Pay into our Pay Station platform. The gaming industry is rapidly evolving, and we must adapt to meet those changes. The integration of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment offers game developers and players an innovative payment solution that aligns with the global shift towards digital currencies," said Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla. "Our collaboration with Crypto.com marks a pivotal moment for the gaming industry, paving the way for a more inclusive and secure gaming ecosystem."“We are tremendously excited to take this first step with Xsolla as part of a broader collaboration initiative in Korea and on a global level,” said Patrick Yoon, General Manager of Crypto.com Korea. “We look forward to continuing to work with Xsolla in developing and advancing payment ecosystems and digital asset adoption.”For more information about Crypto.com Pay and Pay Station, please visit: xsolla.pro/cryptocomAbout XsollaXsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla's mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.For additional information and to learn more, please visit: xsolla.comAbout Crypto.comFounded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by more than 80 million customers worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.Learn more at crypto.comContactGlobal Director of Public RelationsDerrick [email protected]
273 days ago • cryptodaily
Xsolla and Crypto.com Partner to Integrate Payment Solutions
LOS ANGELES, United States, August 8th, 2023, ChainwireXsolla, a global video game commerce company, and global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com have announced a partnership for the integration of Crypto.com’s checkout solution into Xsolla's Pay Station platform.This transformative integration of Crypto.com Pay represents a significant advancement in the gaming industry and creates new possibilities for game developers and players, enabling them to accept cryptocurrency payments and streamline transactions in a user-friendly and secure manner for a universally enhanced experience. This pivotal update broadens the horizon for digital payment methods, offering players more diverse and preferred transaction options in digital and metaverse environments. This collaboration also marks a significant step for Crypto.com in building its presence and network across the gaming industry.“There is significant potential in the convergence of gaming and Web3,” said Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. “By partnering with a global gaming leader like Xsolla and leveraging our respective assets and expertise, we are helping make that potential a reality - giving developers, publishers, and players a seamless way to engage and create value in the crypto economy.”Xsolla's Pay Station, which facilitates in-game purchases across 200+ regions and countries using a variety of compliant payment providers, is enhancing its service with the integration of Crypto.com Pay. This forthcoming development promises to expand the reach of developers and publishers, enabling them to engage a more diverse player base and tap into new, dynamic markets and revenue streams."We are thrilled about this partnership with Crypto.com and the significant integration of Crypto.com Pay into our Pay Station platform. The gaming industry is rapidly evolving, and we must adapt to meet those changes. The integration of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment offers game developers and players an innovative payment solution that aligns with the global shift towards digital currencies," said Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla. "Our collaboration with Crypto.com marks a pivotal moment for the gaming industry, paving the way for a more inclusive and secure gaming ecosystem."“We are tremendously excited to take this first step with Xsolla as part of a broader collaboration initiative in Korea and on a global level,” said Patrick Yoon, General Manager of Crypto.com Korea. “We look forward to continuing to work with Xsolla in developing and advancing payment ecosystems and digital asset adoption.”For more information about Crypto.com Pay and Pay Station, please visit: xsolla.pro/cryptocomAbout XsollaXsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla's mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.For additional information and to learn more, please visit: xsolla.comAbout Crypto.comFounded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by more than 80 million customers worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.Learn more at crypto.comContactGlobal Director of Public RelationsDerrick [email protected]
323 days ago • cryptodaily
Crypto Community Donates $1 Million To ZachXBT Following Lawsuit
The crypto community has rallied behind respected blockchain sleuth ZachXBT just days after disclosing a lawsuit related to a previous investigation.
Donations to ZachXBT have poured in from across the crypto community and have crossed over $1 million so far to help fund his legal defense.
Donations Pour In
Following the disclosure of the lawsuit, the blockchain sleuth posted a digital wallet address on his official Twitter handle, along with details of the lawsuit filed against him by Jeffrey Huang. Huang is a Taiwanese-American musician and tech entrepreneur. ZachXBT described the lawsuit as troubling and called it a “David and Goliath” story.
“It’s unfortunate I have to make this thread, but I am being sued by MachiBigBrother for an article I published in June 2022. Today Machi filed a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit is baseless and an attempt to chill free speech. I intend to fight back & defend free speech.”
ZachXBT noted that his legal expenses could cost more than $1 million. However, in an example of how tight-knit the crypto community is, donations poured in, and within a day, ZachXBT’s donation wallet accumulated digital assets worth beyond the stated goal. According to Nansen Portfolio, a majority of donations primarily consisted of stablecoins. ZachXBT added that any leftover funds would be returned back to the donors on a pro-rata basis.
“I am creating a donation address to assist with legal costs associated with the defense of this matter, which could easily exceed $1m USD. All leftover funds will be returned on a pro-rata basis to contributors.”
Currently, the wallet contains over $650,000 worth of USDC, $274,000 worth of Tether, and several other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC).
Prominent Names Step In To Help
Several users from a number of cryptocurrency exchanges also donated towards the effort, with ZachXBT’s donation wallet receiving funds from wallets linked to all major exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, OKX, Coinbase, Bitfinex, Bybit, 1inch, and Uniswap. Donations under the $100 mark number in the thousands, while several donations are between $10,000 and $50,000, as several prominent members from the crypto ecosystem also chipped in.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao also made a donation of $50,000, urging ZachXBT to keep up the fight and help keep crypto transparent. The donation from Zhao comes even as the Binance CEO is himself grappling with a lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Meanwhile, Tron founder Justin Sun also donated $10,000 worth of the True USD stablecoin. Sun also highlighted ZachXBT’s role in educating the crypto community, stating,
“I’m pleased to pledge a donation of 10k #TUSD to @zachxbt. Despite not being a legal expert myself, I highly value Zach’s substantial contributions to blockchain security and his crucial role in guiding our users to safeguard their funds.”
The Lawsuit Against ZachXBT
ZachXBT was sued by NFT trader MachiBigBrother, also called Jeffrey Huang. ZachXBT had published a report about Huang last year, alleging that he had embezzled millions of dollars worth of crypto. MachiBigBrother filed the lawsuit against the blockchain sleuth in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging that ZachXBT’s report caused serious monetary and reputational harm. The lawyer representing MachiBigBrother stated,
“Without any regard for the ruinous effect that public allegations of criminal conduct can produce for the accused individual, [ZachXBT] not only proceeded to publish his defamatory article on Medium.com, he also maliciously promoted the article to his more than 300,000 Twitter followers.”
ZachXBT faces one count of libel and one count of libel per se. The lawsuit also requests that the court order ZachXBT to pay actual and compensatory damages in addition to exemplary damages, the amount of which will be determined by the court.
ZachXBT has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in the crypto space and has shone a light on several crypto projects and on-chain events. In the process, he has uncovered several potential scams and bad actors and studied exploits and hacks to find out their root causes. His detective work has also led to several real-world arrests and helped him amass a significant following, along with a place on the Consensus Magazine’s Most Influential 2022 list.
However, the lawsuit has threatened to compromise ZachXBT’s identity after his name and place of residence were revealed. However, as the lawsuit progresses, the crypto and Web3 communities have come out in complete support through their donations.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
326 days ago • cryptodaily
WIN NFT HERO Coming Soon to the APENFT Launchpad with Limited Release of the New HERO Mystery Box
Singapore, Singapore, June 16th, 2023, ChainwireWIN NFT HERO, a strategy game built on Tron, has been garnering a lot of attention. Following the official launch of the game’s v2.0 and the new HERO system in April 2023, WIN NFT HERO officially launched v2.1 with an open beta test on June 1. Along with that news, an official announcement was made that the S1 Million Dollar Season event will be launched on June 15.According to the official announcement, WIN NFT HERO S1 season game scenario is a PvP points tournament. Only players with 3N and above quality heroes can participate. WIN NFT HERO's S1 season event includes an abundance of $NFT, $WIN, $WNH and high-quality NFT rewards.New players who want to participate in the WIN NFT HERO S1 season must first obtain a HERO NFT. The cost of the WIN NFT HERO depends upon what version it is. There are 5 qualities to choose from, ranging from low to high: N (green), R (blue), SR (purple), SSR (orange), and UR (red). The higher the quality of the HERO, the stronger the HERO is.Currently, the WIN NFT HERO game contains a total of 58 heroes in 11 lineups, 19 of which are new heroes added when v2.0 was launched. Since the new heroes have different attributes, skills, bond effects, etc., players with new heroes will be able to experiment with more strategic combinations as well as have a greater advantage in matchmaking.To celebrate the upcoming S1 season and help players achieve better scores, WIN NFT HERO announced that a new Hero Mystery Box sale will go live on APENFT Launchpad on June 16, 2023. 200 Hero Mystery Boxes will be available, priced at 10 USDD per box. Each box will include five new heroes, distributed according to the rarity.These limited v2.1 HERO Mystery Boxes are exclusive to the APENFT Launchpad. As the S1 season approaches, expect these highly scarce new HERO NFTs to be even more popular.About WIN NFT HEROWIN NFT HERO is a "GameFi + NFT" strategy game, built on the TRON blockchain. It offers all kinds of heroes, equipment, and other NFT in-game assets for individual players to enjoy as they play, earn, and collect.WIN NFT HERO requires players to match different strategic formations according to hero attributes in order to win on the battlefield. The goal of WIN NFT HERO is simple – to unite players around the world through blockchain gaming with a shared economy that transcends real world values. This “GameFi + NFT” game provides players with an unprecedented experience in immersive entertainment.Learn more about WIN NFT HERO at their:Website:https://www.winnfthero.io/Twitter: https://twitter.com/winnftheroTelegram: https://t.me/WINNFTHEROENDiscord: https://discord.gg/j9jsQKXq8MMedia ContactJane [email protected] APENFT MarketplaceAPENFT Marketplace is an NFT trading platform native to the TRON blockchain, launched by the APENFT Foundation, with additional support from the world’s largest distributed storage system BitTorrent File System (BTFS). It provides a range of NFT-related services, including NFT minting, trading, and creation. By converting more artworks as NFTs and bringing more GameFi projects on the blockchain, APENFT Marketplace not only makes art unique and eternal but also boosts transparency in the exchange and transmission. With higher speed and zero transaction fees, APENFT Marketplace helps boost a more diverse ecosystem and a stronger community.The APENFT utility token ($NFT) is the official governance token issued by the APENFT Foundation. It is a decentralized digital asset that is backed by TRC-20 protocols, and serves as proof of rights on APENFT. With the designation of TRON as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, $NFT has been granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the country effective on October 7th, 2022. Currently, $NFT is traded on over 27 CEXs and DEXs including OKX, Huobi, KuCoin, Bybit, Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and SunSwap.Learn more about APENFT at their:Website: https://apenft.io/Twitter: https://twitter.com/apenftorgTelegram: https://t.me/apenftENDiscord: https://discord.gg/Hq8GETYTrDContactLorna [email protected]
344 days ago • cryptodaily
From Play-to-Earn to Virtual Reality: The Thriving Subgenres of Crypto Gaming
The crypto game market is still young, but it's expanding quickly. Several reasons contribute to its expansion, making it more appealing to players. The growing acceptance of blockchain technology is one such cause. Owing of its safety, openness, and decentralization, this technology is used in various sectors, including the gaming industry.
The rising need for interactive and immersive experiences is also contributing to the expansion of the crypto gaming industry. These days, players want games that feel more like the real world, and crypto games provide that.
Another appealing feature of crypto gaming is the possibility of profiting from crypto. Participating in games, performing tasks, and winning tournaments all provide players with opportunities to earn cryptocurrency. The development of the crypto sector is stimulated by this monetary incentive to participate in crypto gaming.
While still in its infancy, the crypto gaming sector shows great promise as a future powerhouse in the gaming sector. More sophisticated crypto games will likely be created as the sector matures, with more options for players to earn cryptocurrency and engage in immersive and interactive experiences.
Play-to-Earn Games
The popularity of Play-to-Earn games has skyrocketed in the crypto gaming community because they allow players to earn crypto as they play. These games' economies are based on cryptographic tokens and are constructed using blockchain technology. As a result of the popularity of these games, more play-to-earn games have emerged, making this genre one of the most exciting in cryptocurrency gaming companies.
Virtual Reality Games
While the concept of virtual reality (VR) games is not new, incorporating blockchain technology has increased the sense of realism experienced by players. Blockchain technology makes a safer and more transparent method of exchanging virtual assets and monetizing gaming experiences possible. Players of VR games have access to a 3D digital environment in which they may create, play, and sell their assets. Notably, this subgenre of crypto gaming also shows great potential for development and expansion.
This article will focus on 2023's best crypto games and where they rank. We will investigate which games have the greatest room for expansion and innovation based on their existing offers and future ambitions. By examining these games, we seek to inform players about the state of the crypto gaming industry and direct them toward the games with the most potential.
My Lovely Planet
My Lovely Planet by Ubisoft Lab is a mobile game with a simple but powerful idea. It lets you have fun while making a difference in the real world. As a player, you take on the part of a Lovely Protector whose goal is to make a safe, green, and beautiful island. There are minigames in the game that let you earn seeds, tickets, and stars that you can use to plant trees and get new pieces of scenery, and build places. Every time a tree is planted in the game, a real tree is also put in the real world. This makes it an unforgettable moment.
My Lovely Planet has already made a big splash, with 8,000 regular players, 30,000 members, and a 4.7 review on the App Store and Play Store. On the other hand, the game's goal is to bring together 100 million players by 2030 to plant 1 billion trees, clean up 1 million tons of trash from the ocean, and protect 40,000 threatened species. My Lovely Planet got the Unity For Humanity award for making a difference and is planning a token sale to reach more people and add new features, including its token sale coming up in a few days.
Blocklords
Blocklords, a strategy game resembling Age of Empires and Crusader Kings, allows players to begin as characters from various social classes and accumulate a fortune by conducting conflicts and collecting taxes. The community-first approach of MetaKing Studios is revolutionizing the game development industry, allowing players to experience the game, provide feedback, and collaborate with developers to influence the game's direction.
Blocklords is well on its way to becoming a significant force in the gaming industry, having received a staggering $15 million in pilot stage funding from well-known game industry titans such as Square Enix, Krafton, Fun Plus, Makers Fund, BITKRAFT, Delphi Digital, Animoca Brands, and ShimaCapital, among others. The Community-Beta version of the game is presently available, enabling players to experience its distinctive features and gameplay mechanics. Notably, by entering the community and obtaining a free in-game hero, players are able to collaborate with others, expand their empires, and defeat their adversaries for free.
OVAL3
OVAL3 is an innovative concept that fuses sports, gaming, and technology to create a one-of-a-kind Rugby gaming experience. The game provides a realistic and exciting take on the sport of Rugby by letting players collect, play, and win actual digital cards. OVAL3 has licenses for 42 clubs, over 2,000 players, and three leagues in France and the United States, and it seems set to shake up the gaming sector. Additionally, OVAL3 has partnered with Web3 industry leaders ERA2140, Pyratz Labs, and Markchain to provide state-of-the-art technical and promotional assistance.
Numerous aspects of OVAL3 make it a desirable choice, including the fact that the world's finest Rugby player, Antoine Dupont, is both an ambassador and a stakeholder. There are already over 3,000 users in the game's marketplace, and weekly transactions total over $30,000. The game is slated for release shortly, and the company is launching a token sale in the next few days to create the Rugby ecosystem token, which combines sports, gaming, and finance freshly and innovatively.
Fungiball
Fungiball is a one-of-a-kind fantasy game developed on the Polygon blockchain by combining professional tennis with NFTs. In-game NFTs reflect the current market worth of real-world tennis players. Avatars may be customized by the user, given NFTs, and used in tournaments for prizes. In Fungiball, NFTs stand in for different tennis abilities, and their relative scarcity establishes their relative value.
In addition to providing a great gaming experience, Fungiball also includes a marketplace for NFT trading and a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that encourages participation from the community in policymaking. Players participating in tournaments and challenges can win Ethereum, NFTs, and other unique prizes. Rareness is used to classify the NFTs that stand for different tennis abilities. There is a well-defined plan in place for the future of Fungiball and a solid staff, partnerships, and licensing back it. The initial auction of 48 NFTs will occur during the French Open in early June, and the game's release is scheduled for the end of the year.
In Brief
Cryptocurrency gaming has gone a long way and will likely keep expanding. In-game asset trading and monetization have been made safer and more transparent via blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Some of the most exciting potential areas for development and innovation in the crypto gaming business include play-to-earn games and virtual reality games. We may anticipate the release of ground-breaking new games that expand the gaming universe as the industry develops.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.