Acid Labs has raised $8M in funding to expand its portfolio of web3 games on Telegram. Led by A16z Speedrun and NFX, with additional backing from Fusion VC, the studio aims to support the development of instant-play blockchain games with chat applications like Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp. The new funding will enable Acid Labs to
Leading self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask has launched early access for its MetaMask Card in select regions—including United States, the United Kingdom, and several others across Europe and Latin America—with global roll-out on the way. The card functions as a debit card linked directly to a MetaMask wallet, enabling users to spend cryptocurrency at any merchant
Ethereum-based social game Nifty Island has introduced a feature allowing players to integrate AI-driven agents into their 3D environments. The update enables users to deploy NPCs that can interact with others, respond to conversations, and perform specific in-game tasks. These AI agents can be customised, allowing for a range of interactive experiences within the platform
Bybit has nearly fully restored its Ethereum (ETH) reserves following one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks in history. The attack, which was linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, resulted in the theft of $1.46 billion in ETH and stETH from the exchange’s cold wallets. However, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that the platform has now
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase Global Inc., marking a significant progress in the ongoing debate over cryptocurrency regulation. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, accused Coinbase of operating as an unregistered securities exchange. Coinbase has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that its business practices adhere
Azuki’s latest anime project—Fractured Reflections—will debut on February 27 at 18:00 PT as part of the ongoing Enter The Garden anthology series. The episode will first be shown on Anime.com before being made available on Azuki’s YouTube channel, marking the second instalment in a planned three-part series. Azuki, originally recognised for its NFT collection, has
Otherside’s Project Dragon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest FPS battle, with more than 1,000 participants expected to take part. The event, set to begin at 12 PM EST on February 22, will be hosted within the Otherside platform and requires participants to access it through Google Chrome. The attempt is
Castle of Blackwater, a new 2D multiplayer social deduction game, is set to make its debut during Steam Next Fest, running from February 24 to March 3. The game will be available as a limited-time demo, offering players their first opportunity to experience its faction-based gameplay, character abilities, and deception-driven mechanics. With a setting inspired
Illuvium has announced a significant restructuring effort, aiming to cut costs and adjust its development focus to an MMO lite model. The company is reducing its monthly spending to $500,000 by March, with cost-cutting measures that include salary reductions, operational adjustments, and team layoffs. Some employees have been given the option to receive payments in
Ronin-based strategy game Apeiron has recently launched Season 5, introducing FURY Avatar, a combat-oriented character class, alongside a $100,000 prize pool for ranked competitions. Players will have the opportunity to compete in leaderboard-based challenges across both PvP and PvE modes. The update also expands the game’s economy, with daily rewards available for players who hold