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Pocket Gamer Connects conference discusses the market growth in 2020, an uptick in M&A activity, and how revenue models are changing the industry. [more]

Roblox, an online game platform, filed an amended prospectus in preparation for a direct listing on the NYSE in February, under the ticker “RBLX”. The latest financing values the Company at $29.5B, making Roblox one of the most valuable private companies. [more]

The video game and esports industry is experiencing high growth as multiple companies list publicly and raise capital. In addition, the number of users playing video games has surged as consumers stayed home due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. [more]

Cryptocurrencies have regained market interest as Bitcoin reached an all-time-high price of $41,940 per BTC at the beginning of this year. As digital currencies experience stronger adoption, more capital is flowing into investments related to crypto. [more]

Last week, Fandom Sports Media announced plans to undertake the development of Non-Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) to reward esports fans on its All-Age Prediction Platform. [more]

This past quarter, the cryptocurrency industry experienced high M&A and capital markets activity, as digital asset funds become more regulated and cryptocurrency exchanges facilitate greater adoption of digital assets. [more]

The eSports betting industry is experiencing heightened activity as companies vie for market share, innovate with new software & platforms, and announce IPOs, financings, and M&A activities. [more]

In this past week’s PGC Conference, a key topic of discussion was the changing trends in the gaming industry, with speakers and keynote presentations from companies including Doppio Games, Gameloft, Headup, and Netmarble. [more]