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Yuga Labs, the Web3 startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that former Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre is joining the company as CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses what Alegre's gaming expertise will bring to Yuga Labs' Web3 world.

By CoinDesk Inc

Dec 19, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2022

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Web3 Startup Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

The Bored Ape parent company said Alegre's previous gaming experience will help advance the brand's Otherside metaverse and propel its ambitions for an "immersive Web3 world."

By Rosie Perper

Dec 19, 2022 at 1:05 p.m. UTC

Dec 19, 2022

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Betting on Web 3, Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B In Biggest Gaming Deal in History

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Betting on Web 3, Microsoft to Acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B In Biggest Gaming Deal in History

Microsoft is buying video game company Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Call of Duty,” for nearly $69 billion in a potential bet on Web 3. This comes amid gamers turning their backs on non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 18, 2022 at 7:22 p.m. UTC

Jan 18, 2022

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