Crypto Gaming News Roundup: This Week’s Highlights

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The world of crypto gaming is buzzing with activity as popular games launch, airdrops abound, and an array of events unfold. Keeping up with all the action can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, Decrypt’s GG has you covered. To quickly catch up on the latest in crypto video games, check out This Week in Crypto Games.

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Airdrop Alert: Hamster Kombat made waves by launching its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON), attracting a whopping 300 million users. While 131 million were eligible for the airdrop, 2.3 million were excluded for cheating. Despite some players calling their HMSTR rewards “dust” as the token value dropped significantly, trading volume soared to over $1.2 billion within 24 hours. Hamster Kombat also unveiled plans to expand beyond Telegram exclusivity by introducing new games and NFTs, along with a web app for wider accessibility.

Scam Uncovered: Binance assisted in the arrest of four individuals involved in a $47.6 million fraud linked to the Fiewin online betting app. The scammers froze user accounts to siphon funds through cryptocurrency wallets, but Binance’s FIU expertise helped trace the illicit transactions.

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