Gala Games token GALA stumbled after blockchain-based gaming platform Gala Games deleted a tweet announcing its partnership with a top Hollywood star. Monday’s tweet that the company is working with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg helped raise GALA more than 70% to around 5 US cents, the highest since September 13, according to CoinDesk data. Gala Sports deleted the tweet without any explanation, and the mark is now more than 20% down to almost 4 cents.
“As you read this, we are producing two movies featuring The Rock (aka Dwayne Johnson) and Mark Wahlberg! Two great forces in the entertainment industry. You’ve seen their work on screen, but I think their presence can be even stronger on screen and we’re glad we had the opportunity to work with them,” read the now-deleted tweet, along with an image posted. Controversy.
The tweet added that, as part of the partnership, users of the Gala ecosystem can scan a QR code to buy movie tickets for the movie Rock Rock and get digital rewards on Netflix. CoinDesk – UnknownTweet wrote on Jan 9 that the blockchain-based gaming platform has joined The Rock. (Twitter) (Twitter)
CoinDesk reached out to Gala Games, and a representative responded several hours later via email noting that Gala’s CEO recently shared good news about the company’s plans for the coming year, including a move into gaming. phone. “The narrative around the Gala token rise being tied to the ‘announcement’ of Hollywood names is false,” according to the rep.
The rep added that “The Rock’s company, Seven Bucks, and Mark’s company, Unrealistic Ideas, have movie deals with Gala.”
“The announcement post was meant to be a closed message for the Discord community and was not meant to be shared in a public place,” according to Gala’s rep. “This is also part of a larger discussion on Discord about where Gala Film is going. Gala removed the tweet out of respect for all partners involved, but we look forward to sharing this information and projects with others on the future. close.”
Nevertheless, the case quickly attracted the attention of crypto-enthusiasts on Twitter, with many questioning the validity of the initial announcement. They called for a short or took an investment position and bet on the decline of the cryptocurrency.