CryptoKitties

Ethereum

Fur Real? Businesses Test CryptoKitties-Inspired Ethereum Tech

Startup Arianee believes the token technology can be used to help luxury brands create unique identities for bespoke handbags and expensive watches.

Business  ·  22 June 2018
Gaming

How to Explain Crypto Collectibles to Your Banker

When Wells Fargo thinks your video game company is a money services business, it's time to start educating people in other fields about blockchain.

Markets  ·  17 June 2018
Ethereum

Felines to Futbol: NFTs Are Crypto’s Hottest New Buzzword

The crypto industry is buzzing about NFTs, non-fungible tokens, because it's clear CryptoKitties and its clones just might make the tech mainstream.

Tech  ·  15 June 2018
News

CryptoKitties Charity Auction Raises $15K for Children’s Hospital

Bella's Kitty Den, a CryptoKitties marketplace, raised over $15,000 by auctioning donated collectible kitties for the Seattle Children's Hospital.

Markets  ·  25 May 2018
Markets

‘Ebay for CryptoKitties’ Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs

The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Ethereum

NBA Superstar Steph Curry Is Now the First Celebrity CryptoKitty

NBA star Stephen Curry is launching the first celebrity-branded CryptoKitty, with two more on the way.

Business  ·  7 May 2018
Ethereum

A16z, USV Lead $12 Million Funding for CryptoKitties

CryptoKitties will break away from its developer, Axiom Zen, after raising $12 million of venture capital.

Business  ·  20 March 2018
News

CryptoBunnies: China’s Xiaomi Launches CryptoKitties Knock-Off

Xiaomi, one of China's biggest smartphone makers, quietly launched its own CryptoKitties knock-off this morning.

Markets  ·  14 March 2018
News

Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases

Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games.

Business  ·  23 February 2018
Ethereum

Game Over: Crypto Vigilante Shuts Down Twitter’s Favorite Dapp

Only a week. That's how long Crypto All Stars, an ethereum-based collectable game modeled off CryptoKitties, lasted once founder in-fighting started.

Tech  ·  20 February 2018
Ethereum

Ethereum Game CryptoKitties Now Has Some Serious Rivals

CryptoKitties may be the best-known ethereum app, but other games are fast winning users and registering notable volumes for expensive collectables.

Tech  ·  17 February 2018
News

Chinese Search Giant Baidu Just Launched Its Own CryptoKitties

China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets.

Business  ·  5 February 2018
Ethereum

Cats Went Crypto First, Now It’s Time for Consumers

CryptoKitties may have been the breakout blockchain game of 2017 – but it's just the beginning according to one of the viral sensation's creators.

Business  ·  3 January 2018
Payments

Wikileaks to Accept Additional Cryptocurrencies for Donations

Julian Assange stated in a Tweet that Wikileaks is seeking to add new cryptocurrencies in the future after FPF announced the closure of its support.

Business  ·  22 December 2017
Ethereum

Crypto Collectables? Ethereum’s Next Killer App Is on Its Way

The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.

Tech  ·  15 December 2017