Minecraft

Microsoft-owned video game Minecraft banned NFTs from its game to ensure a “safe and inclusive experience” for the players. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the ongoing battle between the traditional gaming world and Web3.

Jul 21, 2022

Microsoft's Minecraft and rapper Post Malone are just the latest to introduce non-fungible tokens or "NFTs" to a mainstream audience. The Hash panel weighs in on how NFTs have become trendy and whether they have staying power and value.

Feb 11, 2021

Markets

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, players earn badges while learning from prominent female scientists.

By Sebastian SinclairFeb 11, 2021

Markets

Goldman talks down cryptocurrencies while Minecraft boots up tokenized assets. It's another episode of Markets Daily from CoinDesk!

By Adam B. Levine, John BiggsMay 28, 2020

Tech

Players can now drop blockchain assets into their Minecraft servers, enabling ownership over in-game items and currencies.

By Sebastian SinclairMay 28, 2020

Markets

A new Minecraft server allows players in the blocky universe to compete against one another to find hidden treasure and receive a bitcoin reward.

By Paddy BakerFeb 3, 2020

Markets

Kids will have a chance to learn about bitcoin and even take their in-game currency to the real world, thanks to games from Minecraft server PlayMC.

By Jon SouthurstJun 26, 2015

Markets

CoinDesk explored a new Minecraft server called BitQuest, which is using bitcoin as an in-game currency.

By Stan HigginsDec 7, 2014

Markets

Game developer Markus Persson has released a tongue-in-cheek game supported by dogecoin.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicJun 9, 2014

Markets

What happens when Bitcoin meets Minecraft? BitVegas, an online casino for lovers of digital currency who are also fanatical about Minecraft.

By Shirley SilukMay 22, 2013