The Sandbox (SAND) news

The Sandbox’s Metaverse Gambit: From Human Teams to AI-Driven Dreams

- The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse platform, underwent major restructuring under Animoca Brands' leadership, ousting co-founders from executive roles and appointing Robby Yung as CEO. - Over half of The Sandbox's 250 employees were laid off, with staff reductions attributed to AI-driven efficiency goals and closure of six international offices. - Despite $115M in funding and $300M+ in assets, the platform now reports "few hundred" daily active users (many bots) and a 90% drop in SAND token value si

Strategic Partnerships as Catalysts for Crypto Payments in the Gaming Industry

- Strategic crypto-gaming partnerships drive $85B market growth by 2025, fueled by 52.1% CAGR and decentralized tech integration. - Sega, Ubisoft, and Axie Infinity leverage blockchain to boost 386% YoY user wallet growth and enable cross-platform NFT trading. - Play-to-earn models generate 62% of 2025 revenue, with Axie Infinity earning $1.4B and The Sandbox selling virtual land for $500K. - Mobile-first design and cross-chain interoperability expand access, while regulatory frameworks like EU MiCA addres

The Synergy of AI and Web3: How Animoca Brands and IoTeX Are Pioneering Real-World AI Integration

- Animoca Brands and IoTeX partner to integrate AI with verifiable real-world data via decentralized infrastructure, targeting autonomous mobility and energy systems. - IoTeX's 40M connected devices and Animoca's $2.9B token reserves create a flywheel effect, accelerating AI-driven DePIN adoption and institutional credibility. - The $400T RWA market and 70% YoY growth highlight strategic value, with IoTeX's staked value rising 73% QoQ and 0G Labs aiming for 50,000x faster AI chains. - Institutional governa

The Sandbox Reboots Its Metaverse Dreams with a MemeCoin Gamble

- The Sandbox cuts 50% of staff globally (250+ employees), reducing valuation from $4B to $1B amid metaverse market decline. - Founders exit operations as Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung takes control, shifting focus to Web3 and memecoin launchpads. - SAND token dropped 90% since 2021 peak; daily users now <500, with governance participation at just 291 votes. - Memecoin pivot sparks debate: seen as necessary adaptation by some, but risks diluting core metaverse identity.

The Sandbox to lay off 50% of workforce as metaverse pioneer pivots to memecoin launchpad: report

Animoca establishes joint venture to seek Hong Kong stablecoin license

Casio America Announces Partnership Between G-SHOCK and The Sandbox to Enter the Metaverse Market

Scrap-metal billionaire Adam Weitsman buys over 5,000 Yuga Labs NFTs

Quick Take Billionaire Adam Weitsman said he bought over 5,000 NFTs from Yuga Labs, the once powerful web3 studio that created the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Weitsman said he hopes to support Yuga Labs’ efforts to build out its metaverse project, Otherside.

The Sandbox Launches Largest-Ever LAND Auction

Snoop Dogg’s $12M Telegram NFT Gift Drop Sells Out in 30 Minutes Amid Market Slump

4 Best VR Crypto Projects to Invest in 2025

Top Altcoins Trending in Nigeria as Traders Shift Beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum

Nigerian traders are shifting focus as the broader crypto market navigates recent headwinds. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins remain the primary pillars of local trading activity, there is a growing appetite for a few altcoins. To better understand this trend, BeInCrypto spoke with Ayotunde Alabi, Country Manager at Luno Nigeria, a regional branch of the &hellip;

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Top Metaverse Platforms Transform Virtual Gaming and Digital Worlds

Hashed transfers 18.45 million SAND to CEX, approximately $5.79 million

Hashed Transfers $12 Million in SAND to Binance as Market Activity Intensifies

Hashed-linked wallet moved 36.9M SAND to Binance, raising sell-off concerns SAND price holds bullish trend despite whale transfers and looming sell pressure Derivatives open interest rises 2.28%, signaling rising trader activity and volatility

Alchemy acquires no-code NFT launch platform HeyMint

Web3 Game Developer Voya Games Secures $5 Million in Funding

Tariffs will push people deeper into digital worlds, says Animoca co-founder

Share link:In this post: Animoca Brands aims to make digital property rights a global standard. AI agents and digital identity are key for Web3’s future, with Mocaverse leading the charge. Siu sees tariffs boosting digital industries, with no restrictions on crypto or gaming.

Crypto Market: Unlocking Explosive Opportunities in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins

Cryptographic Adventure in MapleStory: The NXDC Wealth Effect, Will the Spring of Blockchain Games Return? (Note: I have assumed the meaning of "NXP

The fate of blockchain gaming is still hanging in the balance.

Animoca Brands Eyes Ambitious U.S. Stock Market Listing Amid Crypto Portfolio Boom

Hashed Deposits 18.45M SAND Coins to Binance

Hashed deposited 18.45 million SAND to CEX 2 hours ago, valued at $6.3 million

AI Agents Set to Spark $615B Boom in Blockchain Gaming Engagement

SAND Surges 20%—Bullish Breakout Signals 90% Move Toward $0.54 Amid Repeating 2024 Pattern

Official 'Black Mirror' Token Turns Social Credit Into Crypto Game

Animoca Brand&#8217;s Robby Yung Shares Insights on AI-Driven Investing, and The US Crypto Market Trends

Robby Yung outlines Animoca Brands’ strategy for an AI-enhanced Web3 future, highlighting regulatory trends, token investment models, and Mokaverse’s evolution.

SAND Breaks $0.3102: Can Rising Volume Push Toward $0.5340 Target?