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Gigaverse Adds Weekly Item Turn-Ins, With Quadruple Hard Cores for Juice Holders
Gigaverse has introduced weekly item turn-ins for its 'The Awakening' event, allowing players to convert stockpiled inventory into 'hard cores'. Players with an active Giga Juice subscription receive a 4x multiplier on these turn-ins. The event's prize pool, which was restarted at $30,000 USDC due to a bug, is determined by the total hard cores accumulated by players.
Bank of Russia Clears Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for Licensed Trading Venues
The Bank of Russia has approved Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) for trading on licensed exchanges starting August 11, 2026. While qualified investors face no limits, non-qualified investors are capped at 300,000 rubles annually per intermediary. This regulation allows for trading and investment but does not permit domestic payments with cryptocurrency. The approval's impact on crypto gaming remains unclear, as in-game tokens and NFTs are excluded from this framework.
Pixels Rallies Players Behind “Feed the Founder,” a 500,000-Point Community Challenge
Pixels has launched "Feed the Founder," a community challenge asking players to collectively earn 500,000 points by delivering food in-game. This event coincides with the birthday of founder Luke Barwikowski and emphasizes the game's cooperative spirit. Pixels is a free-to-play MMORPG built on the Ethereum and Ronin networks, focusing on farming and resource management.
The Viral Crypto Gaming Death List Counts Four Studios. It’s Really Two — And It’s Already Outdated
A viral list incorrectly identifies four separate crypto gaming studio collapses, when in reality only two studios, 9 Lives Interactive and Bright Star Studios, have shut down. Both studios, responsible for games Nyan Heroes and Ember Sword respectively, ceased operations in May 2025 due to an inability to secure further capital. The article notes that the situation is even more dire, with additional studios like Proof of Play and Forgotten Runiverse also closing, and highlights a significant decline in venture funding for the sector.
Proof of Play winding down, says X post — studio silent so far
Crypto gaming studio Proof of Play is reportedly ceasing operations, according to a post from the account @yellowpanther. The studio, co-founded by Amitt Mahajan, has not confirmed the claims on its own channels. Proof of Play previously shut down its game Pirate Nation in September 2025 due to insufficient audience and operational costs.
Gigaverse Online debuts today as an open-world social RPG from Gigaverse
Gigaverse announced Gigaverse Online, an open-world social RPG set to launch within the next few months, replacing the current Gigaverse 1.0. The new title will feature a seasonal economy designed for long-term sustainability, with player assets carrying over from the previous version through an in-game event called The Awakening. The company also mentioned ongoing development of ROMs 2.0 and highlighted recent initiatives like the on-chain pet-racing game Gigling Racing and the GIGATHON #1 hackathon.
PlayZap sends its debut title to YouTube Playables for review
PlayZap has submitted its first game to YouTube Playables, a browser-game library integrated into YouTube. The crypto gaming platform, built on Polygon, aims to reach a wider audience through this integration. The game is not yet live and is awaiting Google's review and approval for placement.
Loaded Lions: Mane City Mobile Pre Registration
Loaded Lions: Mane City, a desktop strategy game developed by Crypto.com, is now available for pre-registration on mobile platforms via the Apple App Store and Google Play. The game features competitive seasonal play, NFT integration, and a tycoon-style city-building experience with resource management and a $100,000 prize pool for its top players.
Fishing Frenzy Game Ends as Uncharted Shuts Down
Uncharted is shutting down its operations, including its game Fishing Frenzy, due to an unsustainable business model and failure to achieve product-market fit. Servers will shut down on June 25, 2026, with remaining assets to be redistributed based on Karma scores, and the Karma dataset made open-source. Co-founder Derek Lau expressed regret over the venture's challenges.
Fantasy Top Closes Due to Poor Player Involvement
Fantasy Top, a game blending fantasy sports with NFT trading cards featuring crypto influencers, will shut down by June 30, two years after its launch on Ethereum's Blast network. Despite distributing over $20 million to players and $3.2 million to influencers, the company cited unsustainable long-term economics and a failure to find durable market fit for its innovative model. The team plans to reimburse players with unused tickets and ensure stakeholders and investors are repaid.
Why Provably Fair Systems Matter More to Players in 2026
Players are increasingly prioritizing transparency and provably fair systems when choosing online gaming platforms, moving beyond superficial design and large bonuses. Factors like fast withdrawals, clear policies, and verifiable game outcomes are becoming more important, especially as crypto gaming influences traditional expectations. This shift pressures operators to offer more concrete evidence of fairness and reliability.
Upland Introduces Cape Town with New Features and Assets on April 30
Upland is launching its new digital city, Cape Town, on April 30, featuring approximately 20,500 properties across 21 neighborhoods. Exclusive sales for City Passes and property tiers begin on April 27, with prices ranging from 15,000 to 65,000 UPX. The launch also includes new marina properties and weekly collection reveals starting May 7, enhancing the crypto gaming experience.
Top Five Crypto Games Dominating April 2026
April 2026 sees significant activity in the crypto gaming space, with titles like GAMEE's Gold Fest, Heroes of Mavia's Global Tournament, Onchain Heroes' WORLD's Eve, Pudgy World, and The Sandbox's mobile expansion leading the charge. These games are innovating with live economic loops, diverse gameplay mechanics, and accessible entry points, showcasing the dynamic progress in Web3 gaming.
Super Phoenix Sports Launches Star Atlas Clash of Titans Tournament with $1,000 Prize Pool
Super Phoenix Sports is launching the Clash of Titans Star Shooter Tournament within the Star Atlas universe on March 29, featuring a $1,000 prize pool. The tournament, which requires a $10 entry fee, aims to boost viewer engagement through a dual-prizing strategy involving player winnings and a betting bracket pool, with payouts in Solana. Star Atlas, a blockchain-based space exploration game, provides the competitive environment, with recent updates enhancing its gameplay.
