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BitMart Loses Bid to Limit FTC Probe, Gambling Kingpin Arrested

BitMart Loses Bid to Limit FTC Probe, Gambling Kingpin Arrested

On August 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an order denying the petition sought by the New Jersey-based Bachi.Tech Corporation to quash or limit portions of a Civil Investigative Demand (CID).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/16/2022

Micro-Betting Explained: What Are the Sports Best Suited for This Wagering Model?

Micro-Betting Explained: What Are the Sports Best Suited for This Wagering Model?

Speaking to iGaming NEXT, venture capitalist and managing partner of Sharp Alpha Advisors Lloyd Danzig said: “Soccer is a low-scoring game with a continuous clock, minimal stoppages, and far fewer discrete events as compared to the most popular US sports. Basketball, baseball, and American football appear to be especially well-suited for micro-betting.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2022

Hashing it Out: Tyler Farnsworth - Chief Marketing Officer - Built By Gamers

Hashing it Out: Tyler Farnsworth - Chief Marketing Officer - Built By Gamers

Micropayments are set to disrupt the current revenue models in the gaming space, especially following recent news that YouTube influencer and boxer Jake Paul has launched his own microbetting-focused sports betting website.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2022

Why Do Crypto Bettors Prefer Provably Fair Casino Game

Why Do Crypto Bettors Prefer Provably Fair Casino Game

When we place wagers on casino games, we’re betting on the outcome of randomly generated numbers. In traditional online gaming, operators control the RGNs, but in provably fair casino games, those randomly generated numbers are out of the casino operator’s control.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/12/2022

SEC Launches Probe Into Coinbase’s Staking Programs, Plus PositivelyDisruptive Companies Under Ayre Ventures

One of the CoinBase's long term goals is to become the #1 staking provider. Staking platforms deploy the staked crypto to help verify transactions and boost blockchain security.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/11/2022

What is Microbetting When it Applies to Sports Betting? Jake Paul's New Sportsbook Betr

What is Microbetting When it Applies to Sports Betting?  Jake Paul's New Sportsbook Betr

Micro-betting is described as the "TikTok-ification of sports betting" whereby individuals can place the tiniest of wagers on such things in real time as pitches & at-bats of baseball games and plays & drives of football games.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2022

Twitch Streamers Making a Killing Driving Folks to Crypto Casinos: Service May Stop Gambling Promos

Plus WazBettorIQ on Twitter had an excellent observation over the weekend regarding the changing landscape in the sports handicapping sector.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/08/2022

Learn How to Optimise the Payment Journey and Navigate Compliance Standards in Online Gambling

The "Payments and Compliance Zone"  is the perfect space to engage with operator Heads of Payments, Responsible Gambling Managers and Compliance Directors, connect with financial institutions and meet safer-gambling specialists.

The "Payments and Compliance Zone"  is the perfect space to engage with operator Heads of Payments, Responsible Gambling Managers and Compliance Directors, connect with financial institutions and meet safer-gambling specialists.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/04/2022

How Crypto and Esports Are Fueling Each Other’s Growth

Plus drawing parallels between Bitcoin and the New Internet.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/04/2022

£9.9 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Binance, Kraken, Others

£9.9 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Binance, Kraken, Others

A £9.9 billion class action lawsuit has been filed against Binance, Bittylicious, Kraken and Shapeshift.  The plaintiffs are mostly BSV Blockchain investors.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/02/2022

Crypto Casinos - Are They a Blessing in Disguise?

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Crypto casinos are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional online casinos.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/01/2022

VERDICT: Peter McCormack Liable for Defamation on All Counts

VERDICT: Peter McCormack Liable for Defamation on All Counts

The judge also found that McCormack’s defamatory tweets had caused serious harm to Wright's reputation in the United Kingdom.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/01/2022

Anonymous Betting vs. KYC Betting Pros & Cons

Anonymous Betting vs. KYC Betting Pros & Cons

If you’re not familiar with Know Your Client, or KYC betting don’t worry. Although it sounds complicated, it’s simple. KYC betting means that as a player you must provide identification proving who you are.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/28/2022

Mark Cuban Anticipates SEC to Impose 'Nightmare' Crypto Registration Rules

Mark Cuban Anticipates SEC to Impose 'Nightmare' Crypto Registration Rules

And another serial entrepreneur, Calvin Ayre, asks: "How is anyone surprised that the SEC thinks most token platforms are securities when we have published this", directing folks to an article appearing on CoinGeek entitled: 'Ethereum 2.0 – Ether’s journey from a security to a security'

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/27/2022

Coinbase SEC Probe Triggers More Pain for Crypto

Coinbase SEC Probe Triggers More Pain for Crypto

The pain continues as Coinbase's 20% decline leads Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana's SOl into negative territory.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/26/2022

Why Sports Bettors Fell in Love with Bitcoin

Why Sports Bettors Fell in Love with Bitcoin

Everybody knows what Bitcoin is, but it wasn’t always like that. In the early days of the world’s foremost cryptocurrency, few adopted the notion that Bitcoin was going to change the finance industry.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/26/2022

Ayre Goes Off on "Crypto Wankers"

Ayre Goes Off on "Crypto Wankers"

"(He or she) thinks they should be able to buy zero utility tokens pre-mine, illegally manipulate up the markets and then dump to general public and get rich only stealing from the world,"

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/24/2022

5 Things to Know Before You Play at a Bitcoin Sportsbook & Casino

5 Things to Know Before You Play at a Bitcoin Sportsbook & Casino

Although earlier this year the price of Bitcoin fell the way everything else did, BTC remains the most popular cryptocurrency in the world. Not only that, but Bitcoin adoption, even at a depressed price, is on the rise. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/24/2022

The Anti-Crypto Letter to US Congress and What it Means

The Anti-Crypto Letter to US Congress and What it Means

Patrick Thompson of CoinGeek reported Monday that 26 computer scientists, software engineers, and technologists wrote a letter to the U.S. Congress and congressional committees urging them to “take a critical, skeptical approach toward industry claims that crypto-assets are an innovative technology that is unreservedly good.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

Discover How LTC Sports Betting Sites Work In 2022

Discover How LTC Sports Betting Sites Work In 2022

The world of sports betting has experienced some profound changes in recent years. With the world advancing towards a more technology-based direction, many sports betting sites seek a better transaction system.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/16/2022

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin is the Future of Online Betting

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin is the Future of Online Betting

Bitcoin remains the world’s most popular and adopted cryptocurrency. BTC uses will continue to rise, which is why we feel it’s safe to say that Bitcoin is the future of online betting.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/15/2022

Peter Wuille Resigns as BTC Core Code Maintainer as Investors Predict Bitcoin Dropping Below $10K

Retail investors are likely more apprehensive about cryptocurrencies whereas professional investors tended to be more open-minded.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/12/2022

Many Coins Will Not Recover This Crypto Winter

Many Coins Will Not Recover This Crypto Winter

Whether it's the Doug Polk-promoted CoinFlex or the nearly worthless MiamiCoin, the Crypto Winter will have its casualties.  But there is room for optimism as well, especially as it pertains to blockchain technology. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jul/05/2022

Why The Crypto Casino Industry Is Blooming

Why The Crypto Casino Industry Is Blooming

The online casino industry is always open to modern technological innovations, and thus, new technologies have hit the industry at a rapid rate. Today, blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies have positively impacted the industry to the extent that they are already making waves. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/05/2022

Doug Polk Steps Down as CoinFlex Ambassador: Company Halts Withdrawals

Poker pro and self-tanner pitchman's promotion caused many to get burned though...at a time when Polk's been calling out various fellow players as "scammers" and "cheaters"...gulp.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/02/2022

Bitcoin Set for Worst Quarter in Over a Decade

Bitcoin Set for Worst Quarter in Over a Decade

We also look at ensuring transparency and authenticity on chain, even as it pertains to the world's third most faked food: Honey.  Plus gambling and the blockchain as it pertains to payment solutions.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/30/2022

Players Breeding Their Own Horses to Compete in Metaverse

Players Breeding Their Own Horses to Compete in Metaverse

Metarace bills itself as offering the first Metaverse competitive game, in the form of horse racing, that is now live on the metarace gaming platform.  It also features a ‘ play-to-earn ‘ feature.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/28/2022

Crypto Hedge Fund in Default

Crypto Hedge Fund in Default

Plus BitOasis exchange lays off employees amid downturn, Dr. Craig Wright calls Hashgraph useless and more funds betting against Tether.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/27/2022

Things to Consider When Choosing a Reliable Bitcoin-Winning Site

Things to Consider When Choosing a Reliable Bitcoin-Winning Site

Crypto casino industries are known to be very profitable industries, as well as one of the increasingly popular gaming industries. There are various Bitcoin casino sites that result in making it difficult in regard to making a good casino choice.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/27/2022

Bitcoin Miner Prices Likely to Keep Stressing Crypto Sector

Plus massive layoffs, lawsuits and a "crypto ice ag"?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jun/25/2022

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