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Soccerverse on-chain football game rolls out real player identities with global FIFPRO license

The Sandbox Ecosystem Welcomes Web3 Platform Corners, Beta Now Available to Coin Internet Content

Metaverse Budget Shock: Meta Considers Slashing 30% from Reality Labs

Yat Siu Backs Altcoins Over Bitcoin Ahead of IPO

Animoca’s Yat Siu says altcoins may beat Bitcoin as IPO aims to widen investor crypto exposure.Animoca’s IPO to Boost Investor Access to CryptoWhy Altcoins Could Lead the Next Bull Run

Animoca Brands to focus on stablecoin, RWA in 2026 amid US IPO efforts

Quick Take Animoca CSO Keyvan Peymani told CNBC that it will focus on expanding its stablecoin and RWA initiatives in 2026. Animoca is planning to go public on the Nasdaq next year through a reverse-merger with Singapore-based fintech-AI solutions firm Currenc Group.

50+ Gaming Influencers Launch Gallaxia, First Player-Owned Blockchain Gaming Studio

Over 50 top gaming influencers have launched Gallaxia, a creator-owned gaming studio backed by 200M+ followers. The platform features Planet-X, which has generated $500K in sales.

European Blockchain Convention 2025: Europe’s Maturity Moment

EBC 2025 in Barcelona marked Europe’s blockchain maturity, uniting regulators, banks, and builders to shape the continent’s digital asset future.

From Delisting to Listing on the US Stock Market, Animoca Attempts to Return to the Capital Markets

After taking a long detour, it has finally come into the spotlight.

Axie Infinity (AXS) Price Eyes 20% Move From Descending Triangle

The Sandbox (SAND) Holds Key Support — Could This Pattern Trigger an Upside Breakout?

On-Chain Cultural Assets: Decoding City Protocol’s IP Capital Market

Why Ethereum Game 'The Sandbox' Is Launching Its Own Chain

The Sandbox CEO Robby Yung Unveils Vision With New AI, Web 3.0 and Mobile Initiatives

Floki launches $150k Valhalla tournament, bringing blockchain Vikings to battle

3 Altcoins Showing Strong Exchange Accumulation — But Still Waiting to Break Out

PEPE, JASMY, and SAND are seeing strong accumulation on exchanges even as their prices remain subdued. Technical setups and on-chain data hint at breakout potential.

Metaverse Shows Signs of Recovery as Virtual World NFT Sales Surge

Bitget to decouple loan interest rates from futures funding rates for select coins in spot margin trading

The Sandbox's Strategic Restructuring: A Catalyst for Long-Term Metaverse Growth or a Warning Sign?

- The Sandbox’s 2025 strategic overhaul—marked by leadership changes, mass layoffs, and a memecoin pivot—sparks debate over its long-term viability and user trust. - Co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sébastien Borget exited operational roles, while CEO Robby Yung led a 50% staff reduction and six office closures, raising concerns about creative momentum and regional developer ecosystems. - AI-driven efficiency and memecoin initiatives aim to capitalize on Web3 trends, but risks include diluted user-generated c

The Sandbox’s Metaverse Gambit: From Human Teams to AI-Driven Dreams

- The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse platform, underwent major restructuring under Animoca Brands' leadership, ousting co-founders from executive roles and appointing Robby Yung as CEO. - Over half of The Sandbox's 250 employees were laid off, with staff reductions attributed to AI-driven efficiency goals and closure of six international offices. - Despite $115M in funding and $300M+ in assets, the platform now reports "few hundred" daily active users (many bots) and a 90% drop in SAND token value si

They say The Sandbox is shutting down, but it’s not true

Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Heads to Validator Vote, Could Cut Finalization Times and Boost Network Resilience

Strategic Partnerships as Catalysts for Crypto Payments in the Gaming Industry

- Strategic crypto-gaming partnerships drive $85B market growth by 2025, fueled by 52.1% CAGR and decentralized tech integration. - Sega, Ubisoft, and Axie Infinity leverage blockchain to boost 386% YoY user wallet growth and enable cross-platform NFT trading. - Play-to-earn models generate 62% of 2025 revenue, with Axie Infinity earning $1.4B and The Sandbox selling virtual land for $500K. - Mobile-first design and cross-chain interoperability expand access, while regulatory frameworks like EU MiCA addres

The Synergy of AI and Web3: How Animoca Brands and IoTeX Are Pioneering Real-World AI Integration

- Animoca Brands and IoTeX partner to integrate AI with verifiable real-world data via decentralized infrastructure, targeting autonomous mobility and energy systems. - IoTeX's 40M connected devices and Animoca's $2.9B token reserves create a flywheel effect, accelerating AI-driven DePIN adoption and institutional credibility. - The $400T RWA market and 70% YoY growth highlight strategic value, with IoTeX's staked value rising 73% QoQ and 0G Labs aiming for 50,000x faster AI chains. - Institutional governa

The Sandbox Reboots Its Metaverse Dreams with a MemeCoin Gamble

- The Sandbox cuts 50% of staff globally (250+ employees), reducing valuation from $4B to $1B amid metaverse market decline. - Founders exit operations as Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung takes control, shifting focus to Web3 and memecoin launchpads. - SAND token dropped 90% since 2021 peak; daily users now <500, with governance participation at just 291 votes. - Memecoin pivot sparks debate: seen as necessary adaptation by some, but risks diluting core metaverse identity.

The Sandbox to lay off 50% of workforce as metaverse pioneer pivots to memecoin launchpad: report

Animoca establishes joint venture to seek Hong Kong stablecoin license

Casio America Announces Partnership Between G-SHOCK and The Sandbox to Enter the Metaverse Market

Scrap-metal billionaire Adam Weitsman buys over 5,000 Yuga Labs NFTs

Quick Take Billionaire Adam Weitsman said he bought over 5,000 NFTs from Yuga Labs, the once powerful web3 studio that created the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Weitsman said he hopes to support Yuga Labs’ efforts to build out its metaverse project, Otherside.

The Sandbox Launches Largest-Ever LAND Auction

Snoop Dogg’s $12M Telegram NFT Gift Drop Sells Out in 30 Minutes Amid Market Slump