Bitcoin GTA 6 Rumors, Moonray Launches on Epic Store, Telegram Tap-to-Earn Upgrade Highlighted in This Week’s Crypto Gaming News
The world of crypto and NFT gaming is currently experiencing a surge in activity, with new games launching, token airdrops occurring, and a constant stream of developments. Keeping up with all these events can be overwhelming, but Decrypt’s GG is diligently covering it all. For a quick recap of the latest in crypto video games, look no further than This Week in Crypto Games.
Our roundup over the weekend highlights the major news from the past week and sheds light on some lesser-known updates. Additionally, we feature a selection of our original stories from the week.
**Biggest News**
– **Bitcoin in GTA 6 rumors:** Speculation about the integration of cryptocurrencies in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has been circulating. A Crypto Twitter influencer hinted that GTA 6 might enable cryptocurrency payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, although no official confirmation has been made.
– **Moonray airdrop push:** Moonray, a sci-fi arena combat game, has initiated a play-to-airdrop campaign where participants can earn the project’s native token by achieving certain milestones in the game. This campaign coincides with the game’s launch on the Epic Games Store.
– **Telegram upgrade:** Telegram introduced a “mini app bar” feature on its mobile apps, allowing users to switch seamlessly between multiple open mini apps, including the Telegram Wallet bot and various games. This enhancement aims to enhance multitasking for users engaging with crypto games on the platform.
**ICYMI**
– Nintendo confirmed that generative AI will not be used in its upcoming titles.
– Notcoin and analytics firm Helika launched an accelerator program for Telegram games and projects on The Open Network.
– Milady NFT holders gathered in a Minecraft world for their second annual ball.
– Telegram CEO Pavel Durov stated that Hamster Kombat now boasts 236 million players, positioning it as the world’s fastest-growing digital service.
**GG Spotlight**
Here are some of our standout original stories from the past week that we recommend for a weekend read:
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– **Additional Highlights:** Discover more about Nintendo’s AI strategy, Moonray’s play-to-airdrop campaign, and Telegram’s gaming phenomenon.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of crypto and NFT gaming!
