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For years, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has tried to build out a video game studio and create video games appealing to the masses. After several misses, Amazon might finally have a hit with the newly released “New World.” What Happened: Amazon released MMORPG “New World...

In 2014, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shocked the gaming world with the acquisition of streaming company Twitch. Amazon paid $970 million and came in while Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) was also in talks. Twitch has been a dominant presence in the video game streaming...

Amazon.com announced the acquisition of the game streaming platform Twitch in 2014. The move has paid off well for Amazon.com as the leader in the U.S. market and also for shareholders who bought or held shares since the acquisition was announced. Twitch Acquisition: On Aug. 25, 2014,...

With so many new cryptocurrency projects hitting the market, it’s important for investors to know what they are holding. A recent example could be the fall of a coin backed by a popular social media influencer. What Happened: Adin Ross, who has 4.1 million followers on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ...

Influencer marketing, which is on track to become a $15 billion industry by 2022, is a unique way for creators to monetize their content and outreach. The problem with this industry is both the supply and demand dynamics, as well as an unfulfilling culture, according to some. More and more,...

Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ: AMZN) ad-supported streaming content now reaches more than 120 million users every month, CNBC reported on Monday.  What Happened: The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said viewership for its advertisement-supported video content was 20 million a month in January...

One of the largest esports gaming companies in the world is closing in on uplisting to a major exchange in the U.S. Nasdaq Uplisting: Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc (OTC: ENGMF) currently trades in Canada and as an OTC stock in the U.S. Plans to uplist on the Nasdaq were filed Thursday morning....

THETA, the native cryptocurrency of video-streaming blockchain network Theta, gained 14% in the past 24-hours, even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped over 6% down to $54,000. What Happened: In the past week, THETA has returned over 51%, as most other cryptocurrencies recorded losses over 15%...

U.K.-based payments platform, Bottlepay, has enabled Bitcoin payments via social media app Twitter. What Happened: The company said users would be able to directly send Bitcoin to others on the platform by linking their Bottlepay and Twitter accounts. True story. And here's how:@bottlepay...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. 2020 will go down as a banner year for esports.  In terms of engagement, time spent watching esports on platforms like Amazon.com Inc...

Set to launch in Michigan on Friday, Jan. 22, the Barstool Sportsbook could be getting a big boost with two new faces joining the promotional team. What Happened: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced two new partners for the Barstool Sportsbook during an episode of the Dave Portnoy Show...

The protests at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and the videos released by President Donald Trump afterward have forced companies to decide whether to take a stand against the outgoing president and if anything he said violates their terms. The violence and protests that happened on Wednesday have...

The video game industry saw major developments in 2020 with the release of new consoles from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE). The sector also got attention as a winner due to the number of people who were at home during the pandemic. Here’s a...