A rare Alien CryptoPunk NFT (#3100) was sold for 4,000 ETH (around $6 million) in a private sale, resulting in a $10 million loss for the anonymous seller. The NFT had been bought in March 2024 for 4,500 ETH (about $16 million). The sharp drop in Ethereum’s value—down 57% in the past year—contributed significantly to the loss. CryptoPunk #3100, notable for its headband and rarity, has now ranked among the top sales on the marketplace three times. Despite maintaining cultural significance, the collection’s floor price has dropped 44% in the last 90 days.

So, in case you missed it, the Kratos Gaming Network (formerly IndiGG) has decided to make Bahrain the new home for its regional headquarters. Yeah, because who wouldn’t want to set up shop in a country known for its “rapidly evolving tech ecosystem”? This move is all about tapping into the MENA region’s rapidly growing gaming and Web3 sectors. Leading the charge is Faiz Al Wari, who’s going to try to unite gaming communities and publishers with some fancy web3-based universal gamer reputation framework (try saying that five times fast) and a Proof of Gamer user identity system. All the buzzwords are here, folks. Why Bahrain, you ask? Well, co-founder Manish Agarwal mentioned that Bahrain’s been super chill with KGeN, treating them like partners rather than just “vendors or service providers.” He also pointed out the low costs and the fact that the locals speak English—seriously, Riyadh and Dubai must be getting jealous by now. But wait, there’s more! KGeN is already eyeing local and global partnerships, especially in the realms of AI and Web3. So if you thought Web3 gaming wasn’t going to make it, maybe this will change your mind. And hey, with the MENA gaming market projected to hit $2.8 billion by 2026, that’s one hell of a growth opportunity. Oh, and if you're in the area, the Dubai GameExpo Summit returns on May 7-8, 2025. Maybe KGeN will be there rubbing elbows with all the cool AI and Web3 geeks? Let’s see if this Bahrain move turns out to be the next big thing or just another regional play. Thoughts?

Just when you thought the NFT trading cards were as Trumpian as it could get, guess what? The Donald is launching a blockchain-based real estate sim that’s essentially Monopoly Go with a MAGA twist. If you were hoping for something completely original, good news—Bill Zanker (Trump’s hype man) says this game is 100% not like Monopoly Go. Because, you know, when it comes to Trump ventures, there are no rip-offs. Only… innovations. So, what’s in store? Well, here’s a quick rundown: 🎲 Roll across a virtual board🏢 Build structures (probably very luxurious ones)💰 Earn in-game currency (backed by, what, patriotism?)👀 Possibly pump a memecoin (because why not?) But don’t you dare compare it to Monopoly Go, says Zanker’s spokesperson, because this is clearly a groundbreaking, never-seen-before idea. (Except for that one time Trump tried to buy rights to Trump: The Game, which was literally Monopoly but louder. Hasbro was like, “Nah, we didn’t license anything.”) Apparently, this project has been cooking since before Trump even took office, which is either the most dedicated gaming project ever or a long-term scam to tokenize Mar-a-Lago. Who knows? This latest venture is just one part of Trump’s crypto multiverse, which also includes: 🦸 Trump as an NFT superhero (because, why not?)💥 A memecoin called FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC💸 A failed stablecoin attempt (don’t worry, it’s fine)🪙 A DeFi project that’s extremely Web2 with the name “World Liberty Financial”⚒️ Bitcoin mining investment via Hut 8 Blockchain mechanics? Smart contracts? Tokenomics? Nah, no details yet—but when the brand is this strong, who needs ‘em? 🚀 What’s next, though? TrumpLand Metaverse with NFT condos and a DAO-based Apprentice game? Or is this just another Trump-branded pump with a Monopoly skin? Either way, I’m ready to long BoardwalkCoin and stake it for Get Out of Jail Free cards. 

Waylon Wilcox, a 45-year-old from Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court for failing to report around $13 million earned from selling 97 NFTs between 2021 and 2022, evading approximately $3.3 million in taxes. The IRS investigation found the omission was deliberate, not accidental. Under current laws, Wilcox could face up to six years in prison, though his guilty plea may reduce the sentence. This case may set a precedent for how NFT transactions are treated under U.S. tax law. 

Just when you thought Web3 couldn’t get more... creative, ZKcandy — the shiny new L2 on Ethereum from iCandy and Matter Labs — is launching its mainnet with a literal punch. They’ve teamed up with South Korea’s Delabs Games to drop a casual 6 million ZKcandy tokens into the wild through Boxing Star X, their web3 PvP game that’s playable directly inside Telegram and LINE. Yes, the app you ignore group chats on is now your path to token riches. 📅 Starts: April 21⏳ Ends: May 5💰 Breakdown:– 4M tokens via Punch Mode Special Roulette (spin-to-win is back baby)– 2M tokens through weekly leaderboards (top punchers get paid) To get in, you gotta punch your way up via the Layer3 campaign page, spin that roulette like it's 2021, and stack up leaderboard points. CEO of Delabs dropped the usual alpha: “We’re thrilled to offer our community real rewards.” (Translation: We hope this pumps engagement before the next unlock hits.) Honestly, whether you're farming points, throwing digital haymakers, or just here for the airdrop — it’s Web3, baby. Spin the wheel, punch a guy, maybe get a bag. Let’s just hope the gas fees don’t KO us before the rewards land. Bullish or just another airdrop carnival? 🥴

The NFT sector continues its downward spiral, with weekly sales falling by 1.24% to $95.72 million. Despite a few high-performing collections, overall market activity remains weak, reflecting a 95% drop in interest since its 2021 peak. External pressures like ongoing trade tensions and internal stagnation contribute to the decline. Only 338 out of 10,000 tracked collections surpassed $10,000 in sales, while the bottom 3,000 made $4 or less. Ethereum remains the leading blockchain for NFT sales, followed by Polygon, Mythos, Solana, and Immutable. Many platforms are either pivoting away from NFTs or shutting down altogether.

So BPMG, a South Korean B2B tech company that most of us have probably never heard of (until now), just decided it’s time to degen up and join the global Web3 gaming party. They’re not just tiptoeing in either—nah, they’re going full send: 🕹️ Launching Web3 versions of IPs like Fortress, Dragon Flight, and Rappelz M🌍 Expanding to Japan via a partnership with Gala Lab🎮 Dropping games on CROX, a blockchain platform where players can earn GemHubX (which yes, turns into CROX Coin, because we need more tokens, obviously)📱 Creating a social platform called Poplus, launching May 2025, where users earn points → GHUB tokens → maybe something valuable? But wait, there’s more—Poplus isn’t just for games. It’s being pitched as a blockchain-powered social network where you’ll probably get XP just for liking someone’s pet NFT. And in true Web3 fashion, they’re teaming up with hotel chains (??) and short-form video platforms to push out membership NFTs. Because who doesn’t want token-gated access to both anime meme clips and discounted business class stays? CEO Ji-Hoon Cha is calling it their “pivotal moment” as they shift from boring B2B to full-blown community-driven, token-fueled, NFT-infused metaverse vibes™. Real talk: bullish or just another corporate Web2 pivot wrapped in a GHUB token whitepaper? Feels like every traditional company suddenly wants to build “vibrant communities” and “immersive gaming experiences” with 5 different coins and a loyalty NFT. Either way, eyes on Poplus. If nothing else, it’ll make a good chart to short.

CryptoPunk #3100, a popular NFT once purchased for over $16 million in March 2024, was sold this week for just $6 million (4,000 ETH), marking a loss of around $10 million. Although the ETH amount dropped only slightly, the significant fall in Ethereum’s price deepened the dollar loss. This sale highlights the broader downturn in the NFT market, with decreasing interest, falling prices, and reduced liquidity. Once icons of digital art, collections like CryptoPunks are now struggling to maintain their value, especially as the crypto space shifts focus to other sectors like real-world assets and AI.

So Aavegotchi DAO just wrapped up its big "Should we abandon ship?" vote and surprise surprise—93% said yeet us to Base. After 14 days of DAO politicking and 360 votes, the devs at Pixelcraft got the green light to pack their pixel bags and move the whole ecosystem from Polygon to Base. Why? Burn rate too spicy, onboarding too slow, vibes mid. Classic. In case you missed it, they also downsized the team recently, because bear market = lean startup mode. And now, the cherry on top: they’re putting Geist, their Layer 3 that launched just a few months ago (RIP Nov 2024–Aug 2025), straight into the grave. Sunset schedule is set for mid-August. Pour one out. Pixelcraft's Coder Dan says what we’re all thinking: “Mindshare for L3s is consistently down.”Translation: no one cares about L3s right now unless you’re a giga-brain DeFi nerd or ZK rollup enjoyooor. So it came down to Arbitrum vs Base. Ronin didn’t even make the cut because of slow block times (Axie still catching strays). Arbitrum was too DeFi-pilled, so they picked Base for the smoother UX and better onboarding, aka "coin go up potential for normies." And in true Web3 fashion, this is a full, irreversible migration. Old assets on Polygon? Frozen. Locked. Done. You’ll still own them (in the metaphysical sense), but you won’t do anything with them. Devs will clone everything 1:1 and re-mint it on Base. Estimated 6-week job—but Coder Dan says they’ve already knocked most of it out. Also, say goodbye to burning Alchemica for rewards. GOTCHI points and tokens are being merged into good ol’ GHST. One token to rule them all, one chain to bind them. TL;DR:🔹 Polygon is old news, Base is the new haunt🔹 Geist L3 lived fast, died young🔹 If you’re holding assets—migrate before mid-August or enjoy your Polygon museum pieces🔹 Devs still shipping, just more... cost-effectively Is this the glow-up Aavegotchi needed, or just another "let’s try something else" in the Web3 pivot parade?Let’s hear it—bullish Base Gotchis or fading into the ghost chain? 👻

So Horizon Blockchain Games—you know, the Canadian web3 devs you probably only know because of Sequence—have officially rebranded... to Sequence. Bold move, considering that’s what everyone’s already been calling them for years. According to CEO Peter Kieltyka, the rename is a “commitment to clarity,” which in Web3 usually translates to we pivoted so many times we forgot what we originally built. But in this case, it kinda makes sense—Sequence is their tech suite, and now it’s the company too. Lean branding. Very sleek. But it’s not just a name swap. They also announced they’ve acquired Light, a Web3 infra builder that does blockchain abstraction (aka, helps make all this fragmented multi-chain madness suck less). Apparently, the endgame is making it possible for users to click once and somehow send, receive, and summon liquidity across chains like it’s a basic web2 app. Kieltyka says they want users to “transact on any chain, from any wallet, using any liquid asset – with just one click.”So… basically the holy grail of Web3 UX. No big deal. Shun Kakinoki, founder of Light and now Sequence’s Head of Cross-Chain Things™️, doubled down: devs want full access to Ethereum’s buying power, users want seamlessness, and Sequence is promising to make it all fast and “intuitive.” We’ve heard that tune before, but hey, maybe this time someone actually delivers it with a working product. In the meantime, bullish on rebrands, abstraction layers, and companies realizing nobody can pronounce “Horizon Blockchain Games” without checking their notes. What do you think—legit evolution or just another shiny wrapper on the same spaghetti?