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N.Korea-tied hackers executed $620 mn crypto heist: FBI

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 15 08:44 AM

North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game. Read more »

Axie creator raises $150-M to reimburse cyberheist victims

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 06 09:21 PM

The $150 million fund raising was led by Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Sky Mavis said. Read more »

Ronin cites 'external breach' in $615-M heist

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 05:26 PM

Bockchain project Ronin cited an 'external breach' in its investigation of a cyber heist that compromised $615 million in virtual assets. Read more »

Ronin heist underscores crypto volatility

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 01 04:08 PM

The $615-million heist from an Axie Infinity digital ledger underscores the volatile nature of virtual currency investments, a financial planner said. Read more »

Ronin's $615 million crypto heist

Tom Wilson and Elizabeth Howcroft, Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 08:29 AM

Hackers have stolen cryptocurrency worth almost $615 million from a blockchain project linked to the popular online game Axie Infinity, the latest cyberheist to hit the digital asset sector. Read more »

Axie users can’t withdraw assets as cyberheist probed

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 06:59 PM

Nix Eniego, Axie Infinity Philippines lead, said the company is working to ensure that no users’ funds are lost. Read more »

Blockchain project behind Axie Infinity hit by $615-M crypto heist

Tom Wilson and Elizabeth Howcroft, Reuters
Updated as of Mar 30 12:58 PM

Blockchain project Ronin said hackers stole cryptocurrency now worth almost $615 million, in what would be one of the largest cryptocurrency heists. Read more »

Life-changing or scam? Axie Infinity helps PH poor earn

Allison Jackson, with Alice Philipson in Hong Kong, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 15 02:29 PM

Its fans, financial backers and creators -- Vietnam-based Sky Mavis -- say it is a revolutionary step towards the future of the internet. Read more »

'Life-changing' or scam? Axie Infinity helps Philippines' poor earn

Allison Jackson, with Alice Philipson in Hong Kong, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 15 01:50 PM

Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based play-to-earn game, has exploded in popularity in the Philippines as Covid-19 destroyed jobs. Read more »

For some youth, why an online game became an income option

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 09:50 AM

It’s easy to see why some people are drawn to Axie Infinity, even though government is still figuring out how best to regulate the popular game. Read more »

Axie Infinity is most searched game in PH in 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 22 08:54 PM

Axie Infinity is the most searched game in the country in 2021, according to Google. Read more »

Safe ba ang investment mo sa Axie Infinity?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 05:02 PM

Ano ang Axie Infinity? At safe ba ang investment mo sa larong ito? Alamin sa explainer video na ito. Read more »

BSP and SEC not yet requiring Axie Infinity to register

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 05:58 PM

Play-to-earn online game Axie Infinity is not yet required to register with Philippine securities and monetary regulators, but it will be monitored. Read more »

What is Axie Infinity? How do you earn from it?

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 09:01 AM

It’s a game that lets players earn cryptocurrencies, which can then be exchanged for real-world money like Philippine pesos or US dollars. Read more »

BIR can monitor Axie players when they cash in: expert

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 26 09:23 AM

The BIR can monitor the cryptocurrency exchanges where the earnings from online games are turned into real money, a tax expert said. Read more »

BIR tells Axie Infinity players to pay taxes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 24 06:27 PM

The Bureau of Internal Revenue said on Tuesday that income from playing online games like Axie Infinity can be taxed. Read more »