Has the future of gaming come down to Banana clickers and Hamster Kombat? | Star News - June 28, 2024

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This week, a tap-to-earn hamster themed game causes a governmental stir, and the most profitable sectors of the crypto industry for the first half of 2024 are revealed. Let us know your thoughts on this week’s stories in the comments below!

??In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, gaming execs from five web3 projects, including Stardust partners Shrapnel, discuss how video games are increasingly embracing blockchain technology and how they see the future of web3 gaming developing.?

?? @Jonathan DeYoung | @CoinTelegraph

Read Now: https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-gaming-industry-experts-predict-takeoff

Rodent invasion alert! You might have heard of the Banana clicker game on Steam, but what about Hamster Kombat on Telegram? Officials in Iran are reportedly concerned about the rising popularity of the web3 "tap-to-earn" game Hamster Kombat, which has captivated millions of citizens amid worsening economic conditions and hyperinflation.

?? @AsadJafri | @CryptoSlate

Read Now: https://cryptoslate.com/telegram-based-web3-game-hamster-kombat-draws-irani-generals-ire-amid-rising-local-player-base/?

?? Bitcoin fell below $60,000 for the first time since May 3rd on Monday. The flagship cryptocurrency has been stuck in a narrow range between $60,000 and $70,000 since March. However, investors and analysts are optimistic that the cryptocurrency will recover and reach a new record high this year.

?? @TanayaMacheel | @CNBC

Read Now:?https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/24/crypto-market-today.html?

?? The most profitable sectors in the cryptocurrency industry for the first half of 2024 have been revealed! Memecoins dominate with an astounding 1,834% return that dwarfs Bitcoin and ETH. Want to find out what sector is close behind? Read on!

?? @VinceQuill | @CoinTelegraph

Read Now: https://cointelegraph.com/news/most-profitable-crypto-sectors-first-half-2024-revealed??

?? A recent survey has revealed that over half of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in cryptocurrency within the next three years. After hearing from 500 investment managers, findings show that 60% of respondents see crypto as a valuable diversification opportunity, while 38% appreciate its low correlation with other investment assets.

?? @DaniellMarlow| @TheDailyHodl

Read Now: https://dailyhodl.com/2024/06/25/more-than-half-of-japanese-institutional-investors-looking-to-invest-in-crypto-survey-from-nomura-arm/?

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