News Highlights

• Loaded Lions: Mane City announced the Bunny Hop Blitz event, running April 24 to May 1, 2026, featuring a prize pool of over $15,000 in CRO. The prize pool draws from 100% of in-game Diamond currency spent, with 60% directed specifically to this blitz.
• Yuga Labs officially settled its long-standing trademark infringement lawsuit against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen regarding their alleged copycat “RR/BAYC” collection, ending a two-year legal battle. The settlement includes a permanent injunction preventing Ripps and Cahen from using Yuga's imagery and trademarks. The specific terms of the settlement remain undisclosed.
• Ethereum-based NFT marketplace Foundation announced its shutdown and liquidation after its planned acquisition by digital art platform Blackdove failed.

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