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Axie Infinity reached a record-high of $2.5 billion in trading volume in September. (AxieInfinity.com)

Markets

Number of 'Active' Blockchain Games Doubled in Past Year to Almost 400

The prices of tokens for gaming projects like Axie Infinity have fallen recently, but user metrics in this subsector of cryptocurrencies are soaring.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Jan 19, 2022 at 4:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 19, 2022

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First mover

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Below $40K Before Regaining Ground; Altcoins Fall

The declines followed U.S. stock exchange losses as investors anticipate continued hawkishness by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

By Damanick Dantes Muyao Shen

Jan 10, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2022

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The Sandbox Co-founder on Future of Virtual Real Estate as PwC HK Buys Plot of LAND NFT

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The Sandbox Co-founder on Future of Virtual Real Estate as PwC HK Buys Plot of LAND NFT

PwC Hong Kong, a subsidiary of consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has acquired a plot of LAND on Animoca-owned metaverse The Sandbox. The Sandbox co-founder and COO...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 10, 2022 at 5:55 p.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2022

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This year's top gainer The Sandbox saw its SAND token increase 162-fold. (Image Credit: The Sandbox)

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Bitcoin

Here Are the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies of 2021

Tokens linked to the metaverse, “Ethereum killers” and meme coins dominated gains this year.

By Tracy Wang

Dec 31, 2021 at 3:55 p.m. UTC

Dec 31, 2021

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Metaverse

Consultants Are Entering the Metaverse – Literally

SAND tokens are up on news of PwC Hong Kong acquiring a plot of LAND in The Sandbox.

By Zack Seward

Dec 23, 2021 at 3:47 p.m. UTC

Dec 23, 2021

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Get Ready for the 2022 Metaverse Real Estate Boom

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Ethereum

Get Ready for the 2022 Metaverse Real Estate Boom

Today’s most popular metaverse projects are built on Ethereum, such as Decentraland, Axie Infinity, and The Sandbox, but will they see more growth elsewhere next year?

By CoinDesk Staff

Dec 17, 2021 at 5:54 p.m. UTC

Dec 17, 2021

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Metaverse

Ancient Rome Play-to-Earn Game ‘vEmpire’ Launches

Mythology meets the metaverse in a play-to-earn game you can actually play.

By Eli Tan

Dec 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Dec 16, 2021

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Metaverse

Why Metaverse Tokens Are Getting Hammered in Crypto’s Market Sell-Off

While the future of metaverse and gaming tokens looks bright, there’s little real adoption in the present, according to one analyst.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Dec 6, 2021 at 8:22 p.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2021

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Metaverse

SAND, MANA Tokens Surged in November as Crypto Traders Bet on ‘Metaverse’ Potential

It’s not just Facebook: The metaverse has piqued interest from entities ranging from sportswear giant Adidas to Barbados’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

By Tracy Wang

Dec 1, 2021 at 7:17 p.m. UTC

Dec 1, 2021

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Metaverse Real Estate Posts Record Sales in Sandbox, Decentraland

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Metaverse Real Estate Posts Record Sales in Sandbox, Decentraland

“The Hash” hosts discuss the future of the metaverse as an increasing number of investment firms are acquiring virtual real estate in worlds such as the Sandbox and Decentrala...

By CoinDesk Staff

Nov 30, 2021 at 7:49 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2021

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