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According to Foresight News, Anthony Sassano, the founder of the Ethereum-focused video program The Daily Gwei, has announced that The Daily Gwei Refuel will return to its regular update schedule in 2026. Starting January 5, new episodes of the 'Refuel' program will be released every Monday. The program will remain free and continues to express optimism about Ethereum.

According to Foresight News, ALT5 Sigma has announced a leadership change as its CEO, Peter Tassiopoulos, has been suspended by the board and relieved of his duties. Jonathan Hugh has been appointed as the interim CEO, effective immediately. This management shift comes as the company's stock has fallen nearly 20% in the past week. Data from InvestingPro indicates that the stock is down 83% from its 52-week high of $10.95. ALT5 Sigma is scheduled to release its next financial report on November 18.

According to BlockBeats, Orange Cap Games CEO Spencer announced that the company is engaged in one of the largest transactions in Moonbirds' history. On May 31, the blockchain gaming studio revealed its acquisition of Moonbirds, Mythics, and Oddities from Yuga Labs. This move is part of Orange Cap Games' strategy to integrate these series into its expanding Web3 gaming ecosystem.

According to Foresight News, the National Hockey League (NHL) has entered into a licensing agreement with prediction market startups Kalshi and Polymarket. This move aims to support their challenge against established sports betting operators like DraftKings and FanDuel. The upcoming multi-year agreement marks the NHL as the first major U.S. professional sports league to permit prediction markets to use its trademark.

According to Foresight News, SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has announced the appointment of three industry veterans to its senior management team. Mandy Campbell has been named Chief Marketing Officer, Matthew Sheffield as Chief Investment Officer, and Michael Camarda as Chief Development Officer.Mandy Campbell previously served as the Head of Marketing at Bain Capital Crypto, where she was responsible for marketing digital assets and early-stage crypto venture funds. Matthew Sheffield led U.S. spot trading and managed the OTC trading desk for digital assets at FalconX. Michael Camarda comes from Consensys, where he was responsible for strategic development, including capital raising and mergers and acquisitions.

According to PANews, SharpLink Gaming, based in Minneapolis, has announced a registered direct offering agreement with an institutional investor valued at $76.5 million. The deal involves the issuance of 4.5 million common shares at $17 per share, representing a 12% premium over the October 15 closing price of $15.15. This price also exceeds the net asset value of the company's holdings of over 840,000 ETH.The investor has also been granted a 90-day premium subscription right, allowing the purchase of an additional 4.5 million shares at $17.5 per share by January 15, 2026. If fully exercised, this option could bring in approximately $78.8 million for the company.

According to BlockBeats, investment bank Citizens has initiated coverage on Ethereum treasury company SharpLink Gaming (SBET), assigning it an 'outperform' rating with a target price of $50. This suggests a potential upside of over 200% for the stock. Citizens' optimistic stance on SBET is driven by a long-term positive outlook on Ethereum's price trajectory, forecasting that ETH could surpass $7,000 by 2026 and potentially exceed $20,000 by 2030.

According to BlockBeats, Web3 smartphone manufacturer Nothing has announced the completion of a $200 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors including GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF, and Tapestry. This latest funding brings Nothing's total financing to over $450 million. The company plans to launch its first AI-native devices next year.Previously, BlockBeats reported that in July 2023, Nothing partnered with Polygon to integrate Polygon's technology into its Nothing Phone (1) smartphone.

According to Foresight News, SharpLink Gaming has reported unrealized profits amounting to $760 million. This information was initially shared by Cointelegraph, highlighting the company's substantial financial position.

According to BlockBeats, GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME) has announced a strategic partnership with the Animecoin Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the Animecoin ecosystem. This collaboration aims to enhance GameSquare's presence in the Web3 sector by adding high-potential digital assets to its balance sheet and securing a position in the rapidly growing global market.In collaboration with the Animecoin Foundation and its early contributor Azuki, an anime company based in Los Angeles that operates Anime.com and develops original IP, GameSquare plans to purchase up to $2.5 million worth of Animecoin on the open market. This move will expand its crypto-native treasury with a culturally significant digital asset that holds substantial market growth potential.Under the terms of the one-year agreement, GameSquare will serve as the official agent for the Animecoin Foundation and will receive $2.5 million worth of Animecoin in exchange for providing creative and agency services. GameSquare will assist the Animecoin Foundation in broadening its influence and solidifying its position within the global gaming enthusiast community.

According to PANews, MapleStory has announced that the MapleStory Universe website will undergo temporary maintenance, potentially affecting accessibility. The maintenance is scheduled for May 19, 2025, from 06:00 to 08:00 UTC+8, lasting two hours. The maintenance will impact the MapleStory Universe website, MapleStory N website, MapleStory N game client, MSU market, exchange and transfer functions, MSU explorer, and NXPC claims. The purpose of the maintenance is to conduct server checks.

According to Decrypt: Ethereum-based NFT and gaming project CyberKongz has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended its multi-year investigation into the project, with no enforcement action taken. This marks yet another regulatory victory for Web3 companies under the crypto-friendlier climate of the Trump administration.SEC Closes Case Without ActionCyberKongz revealed via X (formerly Twitter) that the SEC had concluded its inquiry, which had spanned more than two years and included the issuance of a Wells notice last December—a formal letter indicating the possibility of legal action.“After years of litigation, unjust allegations, crippling legal fees, and the biggest hurdle we could possibly encounter—we are free,” CyberKongz stated in a celebratory post.An SEC spokesperson declined to comment, a consistent stance the agency has taken amid a string of recent dropped investigations, including high-profile cases involving Yuga Labs (creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club) and OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace.Why Was CyberKongz Under Investigation?The SEC’s scrutiny reportedly centered around:The BANANA token, used within CyberKongz’s ecosystemA blockchain gaming componentThe 2021 migration of its Genesis Kongz NFT contractRegulators allegedly interpreted these elements as potential unregistered securities offerings, raising broader implications for Web3 gaming projects that integrate tokens.CyberKongz criticized the SEC’s token interpretation, calling it “very concerning rhetoric” that could pose risks to the entire Web3 gaming industry. With the case now closed, the team expressed hope that this outcome would provide greater clarity for similar projects.What’s Next for CyberKongz?Following the regulatory green light, CyberKongz is aiming to return to its creative roots, according to its pseudonymous founder and artist Myoo:“We have taken some hard hits; but ultimately we have come through the other side—stronger and more determined than ever. The next chapter involves going back to our roots and doing what Kongz does best.”CyberKongz originally launched its Genesis NFT collection on Ethereum in 2021 and has since expanded with companion projects, including a blockchain game on Ronin, a gaming-focused Ethereum sidechain. The game, Play & Kollect, migrated to Ronin in 2023 to better support scalable gameplay.NFT Market ContextWhile CyberKongz NFTs once fetched over $300,000 in sales, current floor prices have dropped significantly. According to NFT Price Floor, the Genesis CyberKongz collection now starts at approximately $5,447 (in ETH equivalent).Despite lower valuations across the NFT sector, this regulatory win positions CyberKongz to rebuild momentum and potentially attract renewed investor confidence in the evolving Web3 gaming space.

According to Cointelegraph, the token associated with crypto gaming leader Immutable experienced a 15% increase in value following the announcement that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had concluded its investigation into the company without further action. On March 25, the Immutable (IMX) token rose to nearly $0.74 after the firm revealed that the SEC had closed its inquiry, effectively resolving the Wells notice issued last year. The IMX token reached its highest price since March 3, prior to a broader market downturn influenced by ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and interest rates, which had pushed the token down to $0.46 by March 11. At the time of publication, IMX had adjusted to $0.67, as reported by CoinMarketCap. A potential rise back to $0.70 could eliminate approximately $449,500 in short positions, according to CoinGlass data. Over the past 30 days, IMX has seen a modest increase of 0.34%, as noted by CoinMarketCap. Despite the positive news, the token's price remained relatively stable when Immutable disclosed in November that it had received a Wells notice. However, the broader market was already gaining traction as Trump's chances of winning the election appeared strong in the days leading up to his victory on November 5. Immutable's co-founder, Robbie Ferguson, expressed in a March 25 post on X that the SEC's decision to drop the investigation marked "an enormous win for Web3 gaming," emphasizing the resolution of a threat to digital ownership rights. In the gaming crypto sector, several tokens have experienced an upswing over the past 24 hours. Gala (GALA) increased by 2.78%, The Sandbox (SAND) rose by 3.78%, FLOKI (FLOKI) climbed by 1.91%, and Axie Infinity (AXS) advanced by 1.50%. IMX reached its all-time high of $9.32 in November 2021 during a significant rally in gaming tokens. Speculation continues regarding when gaming tokens might experience another substantial uptrend, as historically, they have surged following broader crypto market movements. However, over the past 30 days, the total market capitalization of gaming tokens has decreased by 3.65% to $13.13 billion, while trading volume has suffered a more significant decline, dropping 33.45% to $1.75 billion. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment and trading activities involve risk, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making decisions.

According to BlockBeats, Arbitrum DAO is currently evaluating a proposal to withdraw funding from the Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) and reclaim 225 million ARB tokens previously allocated. The proposal argues that the program was approved under overly optimistic market expectations and has proven unsustainable. Key supporters, including Treasure DAO, have exited Arbitrum, and other significant contributors have either left or shown decreased enthusiasm. The GCP has faced criticism for lack of transparency in fund usage, increased team salaries, and reduced reporting obligations. The proposal claims the project has failed to establish basic operational and transparency standards. David Bolger, a member of the GCP committee, responded by highlighting Arbitrum's role as a significant hub for gaming projects, attracting over 25 game-related chains, including Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Tap Nation, to build on its technology stack. Launched in March 2024, the GCP aimed to foster the development of the Web3 gaming ecosystem on Arbitrum, with plans to allocate most of its funds to gaming projects over three years. Community governance discussions are ongoing, and no clear consensus has been reached yet.

According to Cointelegraph, gaming activity on certain layer-2 blockchains experienced a remarkable increase of over 20,000% in February 2025, despite a decline in the number of daily unique active wallets (dUAWs). A report by DappRadar highlights that Abstract, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain developed by Igloo, the parent company of NFT collection Pudgy Penguins, led the growth with over 20,000% in daily active unique wallets (dAUWs). Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum L2 blockchain, followed with a growth of over 3,200%, while Linea, another L2 blockchain, saw over 1,000% growth.The report identifies two games as the primary drivers of this activity surge: Treasure Ship on Abstract, which currently boasts around 72,000 UAWs, and Evermoon on Soneium, with approximately 32,000 UAWs. Despite the increase in gaming activity on layer-2 blockchains, the overall number of dUAWs dropped by 16% compared to January, settling at around 5.8 million. The report notes that while blockchain gaming has historically maintained strong market dominance, shifting economic conditions have redirected investor focus towards decentralized finance (DeFi). With market uncertainty prompting traders to exit positions, DeFi now emerges as the most dominant sector.In terms of dUAWs, the most prominent blockchains for gaming include opBNB, a layer-2 blockchain built on the BNB Smart Chain; Aptos, an independent layer-1 blockchain designed for decentralized applications; and Nebula, a Skale chain. The report also highlights a significant increase in blockchain gaming investments, which soared to $55 million in February, marking a 243% rise from January, with 92% of the funds directed towards infrastructure development.As Cointelegraph reported, blockchain gaming activity saw a substantial year-over-year surge, with daily unique active wallets increasing by 386% to 7 million. This sharp rise has led some industry observers to speculate about a potential blockchain gaming bull run in 2025, although this prospect remains under debate. One game drawing attention to blockchain use in gaming is “Off The Grid,” which plans to utilize an Avalanche subnet and generated over 100 million transactions in its first month.Despite these advancements, the sector faces challenges. Gunzilla Games Web3 director Theodore Agranat expressed concerns about the lack of new capital entering the system, noting that existing funds are merely being recycled between gaming projects. "They will just go from project to project and extract whatever value they can from that project," he explained. "And once there’s no more value to be had there, they are going to move on to another project."

According to Cointelegraph, blockchain gaming experienced a substantial increase in onchain activity in January 2025, with a threefold rise compared to the same period last year. A report from blockchain analytics platform DappRadar highlighted that Web3 games attracted over 7 million unique active wallets (UAW) daily last month, marking a 386% surge from January 2024.DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas noted that this growth indicates strong momentum and resilience within the industry, despite short-term fluctuations. She emphasized that blockchain gaming is entering a maturation phase, driven by advancements in layer-2 technologies, evolving token economies, and collaborations with AAA game developers, such as Gunzilla Games' "Off The Grid." The emergence of new gaming ecosystems, the increasing traction of artificial intelligence, and the refinement of gameplay mechanics, reward structures, and community engagement in top-performing titles were also highlighted as key factors in this growth.OpBNB emerged as the leading gaming blockchain in January, followed by Matchain, while Polygon recorded a 100% increase in gaming activity compared to the previous month. Gherghelas pointed out that new ecosystems, although not all meeting the traditional AAA gaming standards, demonstrated significant technical advancements and creative approaches that are shaping the future of blockchain gaming. The report also noted the growing integration of AI elements into gameplay, reflecting a broader industry trend.In related developments, stablecoin issuer Tether announced its venture into AI applications on February 6. CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company is developing an AI translator, voice assistant, and a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet assistant. Across the entire decentralized application (DApp) ecosystem, there were 26.7 million daily UAW, with decentralized finance (DeFi) slightly outpacing gaming by a margin of 1%.Despite the growth in blockchain gaming activity, investment in the sector saw a decline. In 2024, blockchain gaming and metaverse projects attracted $1.8 billion, representing a 38% year-over-year decrease. Gherghelas attributed this drop to broader economic trends and a shift towards deploying previously raised capital into active projects. She added that while investment figures began conservatively, key funding rounds indicate continued confidence in Web3 gaming infrastructure and innovation.

According to Odaily, Turkish venture capital firm Laton Ventures has successfully raised $50 million to invest globally in seed and pre-seed stage gaming and application startups. The firm has clarified that the funds will not be allocated to Web3 or cryptocurrency-related business models. Last April, Laton Ventures launched a $35 million global gaming venture fund, emphasizing the significance of artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies in gaming.Laton Ventures' investment portfolio includes mobile gaming studios and innovative social gaming platforms. The fund's investors comprise over 40 prominent entrepreneurs and senior executives from the gaming and technology sectors across more than 10 countries, including founders or former executives from companies like Peak, Gram, Loop, and Huuuge. Additionally, major corporations such as Supercell, the developer of 'Clash of Clans,' and Tibas Ventures, the venture capital arm of Turkey's largest private bank İş Bankası, along with several institutional investors and family offices, have supported the fund.

The UAE is leveraging the Web3 gaming industry as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on oil, according to ChainCatcher. With a gaming market valued at $420 million and 90% of adults engaging in gaming, the UAE is positioned to become a regional leader in the sector.Key initiatives include Dubai's "Gaming Plan 2033," which targets:$4 billion contribution to GDP by 2030.Creation of 27,000 jobs within the next decade.The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has emerged as a hub for the Web3 gaming ecosystem, attracting over 100 gaming companies. By offering financial support, incubation programs, and talent recruitment initiatives, the DMCC fosters innovation and collaboration between gaming and cryptocurrency sectors, further propelling industry growth.    

According to Odaily, CoinGecko data reveals a strong community sentiment towards GMT, with 81% of participants expressing a bullish outlook. Currently, GMT is priced at $0.1798, marking a 35.3% increase over the past seven days.

According to Cointelegraph, the blockchain-based gaming industry is experiencing a shift towards a more top-heavy structure as it gains mainstream traction. This insight comes from the Blockchain Gaming Association's fourth annual survey, which is the largest of its kind to date. The 2024 survey compiled data from 623 respondents within the Web3 gaming sector, including a range of professionals from C-suite executives to e-sports players. The survey highlights that while trust and user experience issues continue to hinder widespread adoption, there has been significant growth in the C-suite, with an influx of talent possessing prior gaming industry experience. Notably, 73.2% of respondents held upper management positions, with 46.7% occupying founder, director, or C-level roles, marking the highest representation in four years. This concentration of senior roles is attributed to industry consolidation, tighter budgets, and hiring slowdowns following the "crypto winter" and the NFT boom of 2021. The survey also reveals a notable shift in expertise within the industry. More than half of the respondents, 52.5%, identified gaming as their primary area of expertise, a significant increase from previous years. Conversely, those identifying as blockchain or cryptocurrency specialists have decreased to 10.8%, down from 21% in 2022 and 2023, and 27.4% in 2021. This influx of gaming talent suggests a potential for the Web3 gaming sector to make a strong entry into the AAA gaming market by 2025, with major companies like Ubisoft and Square-Enix preparing for mainstream launches. Despite these advancements, the sector faces challenges, particularly in demographics and diversity. The survey indicates that only 6.1% of respondents were aged 18 to 24, highlighting a potential difficulty in engaging younger audiences and developing future talent. Additionally, gender diversity remains a significant issue, with 82% of respondents identifying as male. This disparity is even more pronounced at the highest levels of employment, where 87.2% of CEOs, founders, directors, and C-level executives are male, compared to just 12.5% female. These statistics underscore the ongoing challenges the blockchain gaming sector must address as it continues to evolve.