NVIDIA has released a series of 14 GeForce trading card designs celebrating PC gaming history. The launch comes as gamers express dissatisfaction due to NVIDIA prioritizing AI customers and facing GPU shortages, with new gamer GPUs reportedly not expected until 2027. The cards are promotional giveaways, not for sale.
Collector Crypt is testing the real-world asset (RWA) debate with a consumer-facing model involving randomized card packs, USDC sellbacks, and physical redemption. Despite generating significant on-chain activity and fees, the sustainability of demand, custody challenges, and regulatory analogies to paid randomization in gaming raise questions about its long-term viability beyond incentive-driven engagement.
Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project, has launched its trading card game, Vibes Series 3, in Target stores across the US, marking its largest retail expansion to date. This move signifies the project's strategy to broaden its intellectual property into mainstream consumer products and entertainment.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has alerted collectors of high-value items like trading cards that their hobby may be subject to income tax if it constitutes a business activity. The LHDN uses 'badges of trade' to determine taxability, considering factors like transaction frequency, profit motive, and organization.
Cardsmiths and America250 have launched Currency Series 6, a 120+ card collection celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. Limited edition packs are numbered to 1,776, and some cards can be redeemed for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or Dogecoin.
