Crypto

PUBG-developer Krafton has struck a deal with Solana Labs, stirring up rumours about its potential plans to add crypto and NFT elements to its games. As part of the partnership, Krafton has secured official rights to build blockchain games on Solana networks. These games are likely to have a metaverse feel, supporting interactive digital avatars along with crypto-related rewards and services. The deal comes under the backdrop of Krafton accelerating its efforts to keep with the emerging Web 3 sector.South Korea-based…

The US has linked North Korean hackers to the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency tied to the popular online game Axie Infinity, the US Treasury Department said on Thursday.Ronin, a blockchain network that lets users transfer crypto in and out of the game, said digital cash worth almost $615 million (roughly Rs. 4,710 crore) was stolen on March 23.No one has explicitly assigned blame for the hack, but on Thursday the US Treasury identified a digital currency address used by the hackers as…