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Yuga Labs shapes web3 through storytelling, experiences, and community. They are the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club and have acquired CryptoPunks and Meebits.
Yuga Labs: ApeCo Lead Cam to Depart, ApeChain Core Tech and BD Teams Shift to Direct Collaboration
Odaily Yuga Labs CEO Michael Figge announced on X that the team will implement several adjustments to ApeCoin. Previously, due to regulatory uncertainty, Yuga Labs and ApeCo adopted a parallel coordination model, which resulted in lower efficiency. As the regulatory environment evolves, the team has decided to simplify the structure and eliminate the independent ApeCo lead role. ApeCo Lead Cam will depart, while the ApeChain core technology and BD teams will collaborate directly with Yuga Labs. Certain other team members will also be leaving, with the transition set to be completed by June 5.
Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement in RR/BAYC Imposter NFT Lawsuit, Ending Nearly Four-Year Litigation
According to documents disclosed on April 7, 2026, by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Yuga Labs and defendants Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen have reached a settlement agreement resolving all claims in Case No. 2:22-cv-04355. The case originated in 2022, when Yuga Labs alleged that the two defendants had issued counterfeit “RR/BAYC” NFT collections mimicking the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), constituting trademark infringement. The parties will shortly file with the court a proposed consent injunction—a condition of the settlement—marking the formal conclusion of the case.
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Yuga Labs Completes White-Hat Action on Flooring Protocol and Temporarily Takes Control of Multiple High-Value NFTs
Yuga Labs tweeted that it has completed a white-hat operation targeting a newly discovered vulnerability in the Flooring Protocol and is temporarily safeguarding the rescued assets, including 29 Bored Apes, 4 Mutant Apes, 1 BAKC, 2 CryptoPunks, 1 Azuki, 2 Elementals, 26 Captains, 1 Moonbird, and 2 Doodles.
Yuga Labs: ApeCo Lead Cam to Depart, ApeChain Core Tech and BD Teams Shift to Direct Collaboration
Odaily Yuga Labs CEO Michael Figge announced on X that the team will implement several adjustments to ApeCoin. Previously, due to regulatory uncertainty, Yuga Labs and ApeCo adopted a parallel coordination model, which resulted in lower efficiency. As the regulatory environment evolves, the team has decided to simplify the structure and eliminate the independent ApeCo lead role. ApeCo Lead Cam will depart, while the ApeChain core technology and BD teams will collaborate directly with Yuga Labs. Certain other team members will also be leaving, with the transition set to be completed by June 5.
Analysis: If ETH price falls rapidly, Aave may accumulate more bad debt due to liquidation failure
Odaily News: Renowned developer and Yuga Labs Vice President 0xQuit posted on X, stating that the situation at Aave is dire and worsening. Multiple liquidity pools have reached 100% utilization, leaving depositors "locked in" and the protocol facing the risk of further bad debt... If the ETH price falls and Aave is unable to liquidate effectively (which is currently the case), it will ultimately lead to inefficient liquidations, resulting in more bad debt. If the issue is not resolved quickly, this situation could snowball.
Yuga Labs Appoints Michael Figge as CEO; Greg Solano Becomes Chairman of the Board
According to The Block, Yuga Labs, the developer behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection, has appointed Michael Figge as its new CEO, while former CEO Greg Solano has transitioned to Chairman of the Board. Solano stated that Figge joined the company in 2021 and has served as CEO for several weeks, previously holding the role of Chief Product Officer. This leadership reshuffle coincides with Yuga Labs’ ongoing development of its metaverse project, Otherside. The company describes Otherside as a metaRPG platform enabling players to own digital assets and engage in real-time multiplayer interactions. Moving forward, Solano will continue contributing to creative direction, writing, and the development of new ideas.
Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement in RR/BAYC Imposter NFT Lawsuit, Ending Nearly Four-Year Litigation
According to documents disclosed on April 7, 2026, by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Yuga Labs and defendants Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen have reached a settlement agreement resolving all claims in Case No. 2:22-cv-04355. The case originated in 2022, when Yuga Labs alleged that the two defendants had issued counterfeit “RR/BAYC” NFT collections mimicking the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), constituting trademark infringement. The parties will shortly file with the court a proposed consent injunction—a condition of the settlement—marking the formal conclusion of the case.