Business/Financial
Ethereum Software Upgrade Activated; Ether Reverses Losses, Trades Up
Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, went through a major software upgrade on Thursday, which is expected to stabilize transaction fees and reduce supply of the ether token.
California Fintech, Founders Settle SEC Crypto Fraud Claims
The SEC said in filings in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday that Uulala Inc and founders Oscar Garcia and Matthew Loughran raised $9 million from investors between 2017 and 2019 through an unregistered initial coin offering.
Bitcoin Ecosystem Rallies to Repel Doomed Re-Org Attacks
The attacks work like this: a miner accumulates hash power and creates a chain of competing BSV blocks in secret, which contain transactions written to benefit the attacker, such as by double-spending BSV by appearing to deposit it into an exchange wallet.
What Do Broken Down McDonald's Milkshake Machines Have to Do With a Bitcoin Mastercard Conspiracy?
If franchisees want to switch solutions, the only option that the parent corporation allows is to switch to a software “upgrade” called “Powerhouse Dynamics,” which is owned by the parent company of Taylor, so you can't really escape the system. Enter Mastercard's similar setup with Bitcoin.
The Crypto Beat - July 28, 2021: Bitcoin Crosses Over $40K Again
Plus EU’s ban on anonymous digital currency transfers—a deep dive....cryptocurrency won't be so anonymous any more.
Bloomberg: DOJ Probing Tether of Bank Fraud
A U.S. probe into Tether, a digital token widely used to trade Bitcoin, is looking into whether executives behind the digital token committed bank fraud, a potential criminal case that would have broad implications for the cryptocurrency market, according to a report filed by Bloomberg News Monday morning.
Three Important Features a Pay Per Head Should Offer
When selecting a Pay Per Head sportsbook software, there are three primary things to consider in addition to the required reporting, lines management and customer service component.
BSV Network Attacked: CoinGeek Explains What Happened
The BSV Network has come under attack in recent weeks, more specifically June 24, 2021 and then again on July 1, 6 and 9. This is likely to become a trend targetting all blockchain networks and crypto sites.
Powell Says a Fed Digital Currency Could Undercut Need for Cryptocurrencies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said one of the stronger arguments for the U.S. central bank to set up a digital currency is that it could undercut the need for private alternatives such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
Ethereum’s Virgil Griffith Violates Bail
Plus BSV a boon for advertising and affiliate marketing
What Should You Be Looking At When Choosing a Pay Per Head Service
Running a bookie is a challenge for some operators. As a result, they prefer hiring a licensed pay per head (PPH) company to manage key gambling operations and market their betting options.
UFC Inks $175 Million Crypto Deal, Its Largest Sponsorship Ever
UFC has inked a 10-year, $175 million partnership with cryptocurrency marketplace Crypto.com, thought to be the biggest sponsorship in the promotion’s history.
What is a Master Agent in Sports Betting?
Master agents have to have a specific skill-set in order to be a master of their sportsbook. What else do they need? They need tools that are a bit different than an online bookie agent’s. Find out the 3 main tools Master Agents need.
Start a Bookie Business From The State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin will be a lucrative state for bookies as mobile is not available and the sports betting that is will take place at desigated casinos. The regulated sportsbooks will not be permitted to take bets on college games.
Wright v Cøbra: How Satoshi Took Back the Bitcoin White Paper From BTC
As we reported on Gambling911.com this week, Dr Craig Wright, believed to be a founder of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, was awarded a default judgment Monday in his copyright infringement action against ‘Cøbra’.
Binance Banned in UK
One of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance, has been banned in the United Kingdom effective Sunday June 27, 2021.
Britain's financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, cited the company's inability to curtail money laundering and fraud.
Bitcoin Decline Continues on News of Ongoing China Crackdown
Bitcoin on Tuesday fell below $30,000 for the first time since January, adding to losses sparked a day earlier when China's central bank deepened a crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
Attendees Hospitalized Following Miami Bitcoin Conference
More of those who attended last weekend's Miami Bitcoin Conference have come forward to tell their stories of falling ill, some confirming they tested positive for Covid-19. The organizers point to the fact that vaccinations have been widely available in the United States. According to CoinDesk, most respondents to their inquiries indicated that they had gone to Miami fully vaccinated
What Are The Types of Sportsbook Solutions Available
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Blockchain for Business: CoinGeek’s Zurich Conference is Live & Free With Over 100 Speakers
CoinGeek’s 7th Conference (June 8-10) will feature real use cases in BSV blockchain technology ranging from healthcare to eSports, iGaming to NFTs, and will focus on the environmental impact of digital assets and the future of money itself.
The Crypto Beat - June 7, 2021
U.S. seizes $2.3 mln in bitcoin paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers, CryptoFights battles its way to 18.4% share of BSV network actions and El Salvador has become the first country to onboard to a non-fiat currency.
California Man Gets 2 years in Prison for Laundering Bitcoin
A Southern California man who pleaded guilty to illegally operating kiosks where customers could buy Bitcoin with cash, or sell Bitcoin in exchange for cash has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.
SEC Sues Cryptocurrency Promoters Over $2 billion Scheme
Federal regulators have accused a group of people of promoting a securities offering tied to digital currency that raised over $2 billion from retail investors without being properly registered.
The Crypto Beat - May 26, 2021
Bitcoin no longer ‘fringe asset’ as study finds that stock-market volatility rises after crypto’s ‘extreme’ moves, Canadian Regulator Alleges crypto asset exchange Poloniex Not Complying With Securities Laws, and Russian lawmakers suggest crypto ban could be lifted in country.
CNBC: Bitcoin Traders Using Up to 100-to-1 Leverage Are Driving Wild Swings
CNBC on Tuesday attempted to dissect what is going on with the wild cryptocurrency price swings. Nearly all have been affected, including the Mother of All Coins Bitcoin.
Bitcoin SV the Most Energy Efficient of the Blockchains
BTC’s significantly smaller block size makes it inherently less efficient than Bitcoin SV. Plus, One River Files To Offer Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF
Cryptocurrencies Punch Back After Sunday Sell-Off
Cryptocurrencies fought back on Monday, retaking ground lost during a bout of weekend selling that was fuelled by further signs of a Chinese crackdown on the emerging sector.
The Crypto Beat - May 23
Bug could have taken entire Ethereum network down and Musk reiterates he won't be selling any of his Dogecoin as cryptocurrency prices continue to crash.
Bitcoin Falls 11.3%, Ether Down 16.6% Sunday
Bitcoin dipped 11.33% to $33,250 at 16:00 GMT on Sunday, losing $4,248.98 from its previous close.
Bet the Price of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, ETH
BetOnline has created crypto prop bets, setting over/under odds on where popular coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin will be at the end of May and at the end of 2021.
