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Last year’s wave of Telegram tap-to-earn gaming hype may have died down, but one new title has scrapped the tapping part and is bringing in a ton of users as a result—even if it arguably feels like even less of a game than others. Zoo is the new hit on the messaging platform, bringing a FarmVille-style vibe to the world of Telegram games with a promise of payouts in tokens to players. You build up your zoo, filling it with more and more animals, which all results in earning more in-game currency—and yes, that will supposedly translate to on-chain tokens…

  Key U.S. economic releases this week, including JOLTS and ADP data, may trigger volatility in crypto markets as traders assess macro trends. Stablecoins show resilience with rising inflows, while Bitcoin and Ethereum react to tightening liquidity concerns. This week, the U.S. economic calendar is packed with significant events, including the release of employment data, Fed meeting minutes, and labor market surveys. These developments could heavily influence investor sentiment and drive volatility across cryptocurrency markets. Understanding these events is critical for predicting potential market movements as crypto increasingly reacts to macroeconomic cues. Major U.S. economic events to watch The S&P…

NFT super app Pixelport has unveiled its incentivized testnet, inviting developers, creators, and early adopters to explore its innovative features. By leveraging Analog’s Generic Message Passing (GMP) protocol, Pixelport delivers a seamless solution for creating, managing, and trading NFTs across multiple blockchains.—Pixelport is set to redefine the NFT landscape with a platform that simplifies cross-chain minting, fractionalization, and transfers. The integration of Analog GMP ensures users can interact with NFTs across any blockchain in a liquid, secure, and cost-efficient manner. Central to Pixelport’s offering is its turnkey SDK and API, which provide developers with powerful tools to enhance NFT functionality.…

Ending the year on a high note, December’s sales of non-fungible tokens climbed to $877 million, making it the second-best month in 2024. Blockchain-based digital collectibles had a strong December, with $877 million in sales, making it the second-best month of 2024. This boost wrapped up a wild year for the NFT market, which saw a sharp recovery in the last quarter. CryptoSlam data shows that NFT sales for 2024 finished at $8.83 billion, surpassing 2023 by over $100 million. While the 1.1% growth might not seem huge, it highlights the market’s ability to bounce back after months of falling…

XRP’s market cap has doubled in the last few months. The doubling has made it the third-largest asset behind Ethereum. The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing with Ripple’s[XRP] remarkable rally, which has pushed its market capitalization closer to Ethereum’s[ETH]. With XRP’s price crossing $2.30 and its market cap reaching $206.9 billion, discussions about XRP potentially flipping ETH are gaining traction. XRP’s rise in numbers According to the coin’s market cap chart, XRP’s recent surge has been phenomenal. The asset has gained significant momentum since late 2024, with its price nearly tripling over the last quarter. Its market cap skyrocketed to $206.9…

ZKcandy, the first Layer 2 real gaming blockchain based on ZKsync, has completed a $4 million private offering round. This comes after the open- test net phase for ZKcandy recorded good growth, attracting over 2.4 million wallets within two weeks. The funding will position ZKcandy strategically in the Web3 gaming market by advancing technological execution and user interface designs. It also supports preparations for its mainnet launch in the first half of 2025. The current round was headed by Wemix Pte. Ltd, with contributions from Animoca Ventures, Perlone Capital, Spartan Group, Animoca Brands, Prometheuz Lecca Ventures, Presto Labs, Flowdesk, and…

Jeju Island, a subtropical region of South Korea with its own unique legal framework, is set to issue NFT-powered visitor cards in 2025 to attract younger, tech-savvy tourists. The island plans to use these digital cards, which will be linked to NFTs, to provide discounts and travel subsidies to visitors. The island has been trying to leverage crypto-powered growth since 2018 but has faced challenges due to South Korea’s strict regulations on ICOs and NFTs. However, Jeju officials are now pushing for change. As reported by Maeil Kyungja, the initiative is aimed at appealing to the Millennial and Gen Z…

MetaHub Global, a prominent decentralized entity that fills the gap between affiliate marketing and AI, has announced an exclusive partnership. As per MetaHub Global, the collaboration targets to combine blockchain technology, gaming, and innovation. The platform took to social media to disclose this development. 🚀PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀MetaHub x Fruit Ton🤝We are thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with @fruits_ton 🎉🍉 Fruit Ton is a watermelon merging game on #TON!Dive into the TON #ecosystem with new Fruit Ton #mini-game: merge fruits, smash watermelons, and win… pic.twitter.com/kumpHwGU7G — MetaHub Global (@MetaHubGlobal) January 5, 2025 MetaHub Global Collaborates with Fruit Ton to Advance…

Ethereum follows MicroStrategy’s pattern from 2021 to 2025 suggesting thatETH could hit $14K. High volatility continues for ETH in the short and long term, creating opportunities. Ethereum’s [ETH] price action, alongside MicroStrategy’s stock performance from 2021 to 2025, showed a similar pattern that could hint at substantial growth for ETH. In 2021, ETH fell by 81.92%, mirroring MicroStrategy’s 89.92% drop in the same period. However, both charts showed a recovery phase where higher lows suggested strengthening confidence among investors. ETH, from its low point, showed consolidation and an uptrend, reaching $3,632.81 recently. If ETH continues to mimic MicroStrategy’s recovery pattern,…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week-plus—this is an extended edition due to the holidays—along with a few other tidbits…