Telegram, TON Ink Exclusive Deal; TRUMP Coin on Rivalry; Ronin Launches Meme Coins

The crypto and NFT gaming space has been buzzing with activity lately, with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and a constant stream of news. This week, we've seen some significant developments in the world of crypto gaming, including an exclusive deal between Telegram and TON, the addition of the TRUMP Solana meme coin as a form of payment on the Rivalry betting platform, and the launch of meme coins on the Ronin network.

Telegram and The Open Network Foundation (TON) announced an exclusivity deal on Tuesday, requiring Telegram mini apps with crypto integrations to use TON. Telegram will also provide various benefits to projects that utilize the network. This move comes after Telegram initially created TON, then known as the Telegram Open Network, but later abandoned the project due to regulatory scrutiny. Development continued externally, and TON was eventually launched as The Open Network.

In other news, crypto casino Rivalry added the recently launched TRUMP Solana meme coin as a form of payment on its platform. This move took place last weekend, just before Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Users of the Rivalry betting site can now deposit and wager their TRUMP tokens, and those choosing to wager TRUMP will receive exclusive rewards until February 1, in the form of a multiplier on NUTZ tokens earned for each bet.

Meanwhile, the Ronin network, which powers the popular game Axie Infinity, has seen the launch of several meme coins. These coins, which often feature humorous or satirical themes, have gained popularity in the crypto community and have been embraced by the Ronin network's gaming ecosystem.

These developments highlight the growing integration of crypto and NFT gaming, as well as the increasing acceptance of meme coins in the gaming community. As the crypto and NFT gaming space continues to evolve, we can expect to see more innovative projects and partnerships emerging in the coming weeks and months.