SAND

24h change: -2.58%. From $0.0722 to $0.0703.

• The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, was targeted in an attempted kidnapping at their home in Villenoy, France. Attackers disguised as delivery personnel attempted to abduct her after she opened the gate, but neighbors intervened. Two teenagers were arrested with fake weapons, restraints, and masks while four others remain at large. The incident forms part of a surge in over 40 crypto-linked kidnapping attempts in France this year alone.
• The Sandbox opened pre-registration for playtesting of NEXT, a mobile battle royale game developed using Unreal Engine. The title features auto-aim, auto-shoot mechanics, and synchronization of identity, progress, and assets with the main Sandbox platform. Updates to the game have included new modes, weapons, and avatars with further features planned. This development aims to broaden accessibility and engagement in the ecosystem.
• SAND trades near $0.072, representing a decline of approximately 99 percent from its 2021 all-time high above $8. Analyses point to challenges including limited user adoption, reduced activity in virtual land, staff reductions, and strategic shifts under Animoca Brands ownership. Despite this, the platform maintains visibility in play-to-earn and NFT gaming rankings with ongoing ecosystem updates.