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BTC

$96,668.00

0.38%

ETH

$1,836.91

-0.00%

BNB

$601.63

0.51%

SOL

$147.78

-1.65%

ADA

$0.694585

-1.88%

TRX

$0.24779

1.45%

XLM

$0.271938

-1.02%

SHIB

$0.00001336

-1.28%

BCH

$379.24

4.96%

LTC

$87.41

-1.86%

XMR

$283.97

3.70%

PI

$0.596636

0.06%

WBT

$28.96

-0.93%

PEPE

$0.0000086

-1.70%

TAO

$370.45

3.08%

OKB

$51.48

-0.11%

GT

$21.79

0.17%

KAS

$0.102137

8.43%

TKX

$31.67

-0.55%

CRO

$0.091898

2.24%

MNT

$0.733913

0.03%

VET

$0.02719416

0.01%

POL

$0.238154

-1.08%

FET

$0.708324

-3.29%

S

$0.575033

0.62%

ENA

$0.305764

-4.93%

ARB

$0.336471

-0.80%

BONK

$0.00001847

-1.37%

WLD

$1.024

-2.98%

JUP

$0.461546

-0.72%

MKR

$1,561.85

2.30%

STX

$0.819865

-2.19%

XDC

$0.076939

-0.37%

IMX

$0.653456

10.22%

OP

$0.708456

-2.99%

FLR

$0.01796035

-0.09%

SEI

$0.219423

-2.70%

EOS

$0.722017

2.75%

IP

$4.01

-3.17%

CRV

$0.731196

4.16%

GRT

$0.09805

-3.33%

LDO

$0.854403

-0.23%

GALA

$0.01674703

-2.74%

WAL

$0.57229

-14.29%

BTT

$0.00000071

-0.49%

WIF

$0.636809

2.63%

ENS

$18.52

-1.17%

XTZ

$0.568448

0.64%

XCN

$0.01758888

-1.76%

ZEC

$36.14

-2.30%

RSR

$0.0093473

1.54%

AR

$7.96

7.65%

SPX

$0.556861

2.07%

TEL

$0.00561217

-3.62%

BDX

$0.065584

-2.43%

XEC

$0.00002274

2.34%

APE

$0.542846

0.68%

NFT

$0.00000042

0.60%

BEAM

$0.00791285

-9.67%

CHZ

$0.04234694

-0.31%

CFX

$0.078709

-1.97%

OM

$0.417133

-9.82%

W

$0.087602

-2.64%

JST

$0.03670931

-2.02%

RON

$0.56038

-1.41%

AXL

$0.373029

-4.93%

SUN

$0.01798235

1.88%

AMP

$0.00410497

0.27%

LUNC

$0.00006319

1.34%

TWT

$0.815687

-1.21%

KET

$0.330682

9.78%

CTC

$0.725437

3.27%

DOG

$0.00298423

4.14%

GNO

$113.19

0.11%

ATH

$0.03412833

9.66%

MEW

$0.00310468

8.46%

SNEK

$0.00373151

7.50%

USR

$0.999875

-0.01%

SFP

$0.537342

0.49%

GLM

$0.268461

-1.18%

MX

$2.82

-0.92%

KSM

$15.67

-0.90%

ZIL

$0.01304342

-0.32%

NOT

$0.00242644

-7.57%

SNX

$0.7193

-0.80%
Price data by
Andrew Hayward

Andrew Hayward

Andrew is Decrypt's Managing Editor. He began writing for Decrypt in 2019 as part of a 15-year freelance career, which included bylines at Rolling Stone, Vice, Playboy, Polygon, and more. Andrew has also worked on a film and several books. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings, but he owns some NFTs. Find him at @ahaywa on both Twitter and Telegram.

Stories by Andrew Hayward

  • Image: Rockstar Games

    GTA 6 Preview: Everything You Need to Know About the New Grand Theft Auto

    It’s been over a decade since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released—but what will the sequel bring? The massively popular open-world action franchise has sold over 430 million copies as of August 2024, putting it in the pantheon of the all-time best-selling game series. And that success has ignited widespread excitement over the next entry. Now Grand Theft Auto 6 has been officially revealed, and there’s plenty we already know from the first trailer and announcement, along with subsequent reveals. Her...

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    9 min read
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  • Promotional artwork from MapleStory N. Image: Nexpace

    'MapleStory N' Avalanche Crypto Game Launching This Month

    Nexpace, a blockchain company backed by South Korean gaming giant Nexon, announced Thursday that its Web3 expansion of the popular MapleStory franchise will launch on May 15. The new game, MapleStory N, will blend the franchise's traditional 2D side-scrolling gameplay with crypto assets on the Avalanche blockchain, allowing players to own and trade in-game assets on-chain. The studio has launched its own dedicated Avalanche L1 chain called Henesys, which went live in April. "The launch of MapleS...

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    2 min read
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  • Artwork from Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. Image: Ubisoft

    Ubisoft, LayerZero Launch Network for Cross-Chain Gaming Assets

    Gaming giant Ubisoft announced Wednesday the launch of its Decentralized Verification Network, or DVN, a blockchain-based system designed to secure digital asset transfers across multiple blockchain platforms. The maker of popular games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, and Far Cry collaborated with LayerZero to leverage its interoperability protocol, allowing gamers to move digital assets seamlessly across Ethereum, Solana, Polygon and more than 130 other blockchains. "With the launch of the D...

    NewsGaming
    2 min read
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  • Artwork from One Fight Arena. Image: Animoca Brands/One Championship

    One Championship MMA Game on Sui Blockchain Hits iOS and Android

    One Championship, a prominent mixed martial arts or MMA league, has launched a new iOS and Android game built on the Sui blockchain that combines puzzle and fighting gameplay. The free-to-play game, called One Fight Arena, was developed in collaboration with Notre Game, a subsidiary of crypto game publisher and prominent blockchain industry investor, Animoca Brands. The mobile game features a roster of One Championship athletes, including former champions Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson and Ro...

    NewsGaming
    2 min read
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  • Ubisoft's Might & Magic: Fates is coming to Ethereum via Immutable. Image: Ubisoft

    This Week in Crypto Games: Ubisoft's 'Might & Magic', 'Peaky Blinders' in Development

    The crypto gaming space is ever expanding, and with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and the constant shifting of the markets around them all, it's a lot to take in. Luckily, we're all over it here at Decrypt's GG. And if you're looking to keep tabs on the latest happenings around crypto video games, this weekly roundup gives you a quick overview of the biggest stories we covered over the past week, along with a smattering of other interesting tidbits from around the space. T...

    NewsGaming
    5 min read
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  • United States President Donald Trump. Image: Shutterstock

    President Trump's Solana Meme Coin Plunges After Spike Over Exclusive Dinner

    TRUMP, the official Solana meme coin of President Donald Trump, is deep in the red Thursday after skyrocketing in value Wednesday as crypto traders vied for an opportunity to attend an exclusive dinner for top holders. The coin is down 18% over the last 24 hours to a current price of $11.81, according to data from CoinGecko, showing a substantial dive over the last day. The price fell to about $12 by the end of the day on Wednesday, and then has continued to hover above and below that mark so fa...

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    2 min read
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  • The cast of Peaky Blinders. Photo: BBC

    'Peaky Blinders' TV Show Is Getting a Crypto Game in 2026

    Developer Anonymous Labs has teamed with Banijay Rights to develop a blockchain-based video game inspired by the hit TV series “Peaky Blinders," the companies announced Thursday. The game, slated for release in 2026, will immerse players in Birmingham after World War I with interactive experiences, action sequences, and tokenized in-game currency. The original crime drama is inspired by the historical street gang of the same name. No further details about blockchain network, economic design, or...

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    2 min read
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  • Artwork from Might & Magic: Fates. Image: Ubisoft/Immutable

    Ubisoft Brings 'Might & Magic' to Ethereum via Immutable Card Game

    Ubisoft, the gaming giant behind popular franchises like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, and Far Cry, has announced a collaboration with blockchain gaming company Immutable to develop Might & Magic: Fates, a strategy card game based on the long-running Might & Magic series. The free-to-play game will be available via iOS and Android, offering players the ability to collect and trade hundreds of cards featuring legendary creatures and heroes from the franchise. According to the announcement, player...

    NewsGaming
    2 min read
    Andrew Hayward
  • Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP. Image: Shutterstock

    Dogecoin, Solana and Ethereum Spike as Bitcoin Hits Monthly High

    Bitcoin is back above $90,000 and reaching highs not seen since the start of March, but it's not the only major coin in the green on Tuesday. As of this writing, Dogecoin, Solana, and Ethereum are all showing larger percentage gains on the day. Dogecoin, the original meme coin, has jumped by nearly 9% over the last 24 hours to a current price of $0.172. And while that's still just shy of the coin's highest price so far in April, it's no doubt a welcome respite for DOGE holders who have watched t...

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    3 min read
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  • Image: Shutterstock

    You Can Earn Bitcoin By Playing These Free Games

    Bitcoin jumped back above $90,000 earlier Tuesday, regaining upward momentum after recent volatility. And earlier this year, BTC set a new record price of nearly $109,000 as President Trump took office. If you’re keen on stacking satoshis however you can, then here’s one way that won’t cost you anything but time: You can earn Bitcoin by playing a bunch of free games. Decrypt’s GG has been covering the rising trend of free-to-play mobile games and apps that offer up small bounties of Bitcoin for...

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    8 min read
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  • Image created by Decrypt using AI

    This Week in Crypto Games: Solana Game Pass, 'Ponzi' Games Pop, SEC and CyberKongz

    The crypto gaming space is ever expanding, and with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and the constant shifting of the markets around them all, it's a lot to take in. Luckily, we're all over it here at Decrypt's GG. And if you're looking to keep tabs on the latest happenings around crypto video games, this weekly roundup gives you a quick overview of the biggest stories we covered over the past week, along with a smattering of other interesting tidbits from around the space. T...

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    5 min read
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  • What Is 'Idle Mine'? This Free iOS and Android Game Pays Real Bitcoin

    After finding success with Bitcoin Miner, a vibrant mobile game in which players can earn real Bitcoin rewards for fake-mining an array of cryptocurrencies, Fumb Games has pivoted into a very different kind of mining game. Idle Mine on iOS and Android is cut from the same cloth as Bitcoin Miner, as both are “idle” experiences that require minimal input, typically in the form of pressing buttons and deciding when and how to spend in-game funds on upgrades. In this case, however, your little miner...

  • Solana Game Pass artwork. Image: Solana

    Free Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Access and Crypto Rewards

    As more and more games launch on the chain, the Solana gaming ecosystem aims to get a boost from Thursday's launch of the Solana Game Pass—a free NFT that will provide early access to games and potential crypto rewards to players. Available to mint via NFT marketplace Magic Eden, the Solana Game Pass launches with four weeks' worth of promotions across 30 partnered games, comprising "Season 0" of what's planned to be a multi-season program. Players who hold the free NFT will gain early access to...

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  • Solana. Image: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com

    Solana Hits Highest Price This Month Amid Coinbase Upgrades, Canadian ETF Launches

    The price of Solana (SOL) rose to its highest price so far in April on Thursday, outpacing other top coins following the launch of multiple Solana ETFs in Canada with staking capabilities, along with long-awaited Solana infrastructure upgrades at centralized exchange Coinbase. Solana is currently trading for nearly $136, per data from CoinGecko, reaching that level for the first time since March 28. SOL is up 6% on the day, outpacing daily gains from Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other top 10 coin...

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  • Artwork from Treeverse. Image: Endless Clouds

    Ethereum Game 'Treeverse' Launching First Rewards Season on Immutable

    Ethereum-based action role-playing game Treeverse will launch its first in-game rewards season on April 19 following its multi-platform release last month across iOS, Android, and Windows. The launch includes a 30-day campaign that allocates 2.76% of the game's upcoming END token supply, alongside additional Immutable (IMX) and Pixelmon (MON) tokens to players. The rewards structure targets "grinders and high-level players," according to the announcement. Players can earn rewards through daily q...

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  • Image: Shutterstock

    This Week in Crypto Games: Gaming Tokens Crash Out, Eve Frontier Opens Up

    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, along with a few other tid...

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  • Nintendo Switch 2. Image: Nintendo

    Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Release Date, Price and Launch Games

    The Switch is Nintendo’s best-selling home console of all time, and widely beloved for its rich library of games—a dramatic turn from the middling Wii U before it. But it’s been eight years since the Switch launched, and fans are getting antsy for Nintendo’s next big thing. Luckily, it's coming. Following years of leaks and rumors, and even a couple official acknowledgments that the next-gen model was coming, Nintendo formally revealed the Switch 2 console in January 2025—and now we know when we...

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  • Gaming. Image: Shutterstock

    Immutable Will Combine Its Ethereum Gaming Networks Into One

    Immutable, an Ethereum gaming platform, announced plans this week to consolidate its networks by merging the original Immutable X network into its newer Immutable zkEVM layer-2 blockchain. The merger, which is currently expected in late 2025, aims to unify the company's gaming ecosystem after substantial growth in its zkEVM network, which has processed nearly 150 million transactions since launching in early 2024. "By consolidating hundreds of millions of dollars in assets across hundreds of gam...

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    2 min read
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  • Image: SCOR on Sweet

    NHL, MLS Licensee Sweet Launches Sports Games With TON Token Rewards

    Sweet, the startup behind sports digital collectibles platforms licensed by the NHL and MLS, announced Wednesday that it will integrate a new SCOR rewards token built on The Open Network, starting with a Telegram-based duo of sports mini-games. Playable via the SCOR on Sweet channel on popular messaging app Telegram, the hockey and soccer games—called Ice Snake and Glove Hero, respectively—offer simple gameplay and retro-style graphics, letting players earn digital gems as they play. Earned gems...

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    2 min read
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  • Image: Aavegotchi

    Ethereum Game 'Aavegotchi' Will Dump Polygon for Base, Shutter Layer-3 Network

    Crypto game Aavegotchi is set to migrate from one Ethereum scaling network to another following a successful community vote—and in the process, another gaming-centric network is set to bite the dust. On Tuesday, a DAO vote for Aavegotchi to migrate from Ethereum sidechain network Polygon to Coinbase's Base layer-2 network reached quorum. The proposal, written by Aavegotchi developer Pixelcraft Studios, suggested that the game "perform a full, 'all-in, no-looking-back' migration to Base." Aavegot...

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    3 min read
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