Business & Financial

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase is making its initial public offering of stock April 14 and this has helped push the price of Bitcoin up to near $64,000 as of Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/14/2021

Sudan Embraces the Blockchain, Arizona One Step Closer to Sports Betting

Sudan Embraces the Blockchain, Arizona One Step Closer to Sports Betting

The Bitcoin Association and the BSV delegation was welcome by the Sudan government last week in an effort to implement blockchain technology and this week Arizona was well on its way to becoming the next US state to legalize sports betting with only the Governor's signature needed.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/13/2021

Suit Filed Against Craig Wright "Father of Bitcoin": Not Author of White Paper?

Lawsuit Filed Against Dr. Craig Wright "Father of Bitcoin": Not Author of White Paper?

Suit seeks to prove Wright is NOT the rightful founder of Bitcoin, but some would argue we will know otherwise in due time.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/13/2021

Ethereum-based Virtue Poker Gets Malta Clearance

Ethereum-based Virtue Poker Gets Malta Clearance

Ethereum-based startup Virtue Poker plans to conduct an initial DEX offering (IDO). While these types of announcements typically get lost in the crypto waste dump - often where they belong - this one has a little more punch.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/12/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification (SPV)

The Bitcoin White Paper:  Reclaiming Disk Space

Continuing in the series of YouTube episodes where Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles discuss the Bitcoin white paper line-by-line, we arrive at the part of the discussion addressing multiple subjects. Both Reclaiming Disk Space and Simplified Payment Verification are talked about including a few other informative topics that sprung up.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/12/2021

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 is known by players as one of the oldest and most respected betting bookmarkers in Asia. In recent years, with the increasing demand for betting by players, the W88 bookie has expanded the betting market to many countries. With the desire to bring players many new experiences, the W88 bookie applies advanced technology for betting products.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/11/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Transactions

The Bitcoin White Paper: Transactions

After watching the interview between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles where they discuss the Bitcoin White Paper in its entirety, you might walk away with a better understanding of Dr. Wright’s original intended purpose for creating Bitcoin. The two discuss several topics that branch off from the original discussion to help you gain the right answers to the question “what is Bitcoin”.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/11/2021

New York's Path to Mobile Sports Betting Questionable

New York is expected to allow for two mobile sports betting master licensees with a minimum of four skins, a model many view as least competitive.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/09/2021

Jeff Ifrah: US Regulators Odds-On to Approve In-Game Tokens

Jeff Ifrah: US Regulators Odds-On to Approve In-Game Tokens

On this week’s CoinGeek Conversations, we spoke to the Founder of Ifrah Law, Jeff Ifrah as he discussed NFTs, possible US regulations in the Gaming and Cryptocurrency industries.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2021

Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap

Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap

Maryland is on its way to becoming the first state with an unlimited (uncapped) number of online sports betting operators, both online and retail.  This means, in theory at least, that the Old Line State could host just about any current legal operator. Wyoming and Tennessee allow unlimited sports betting licensees online.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/07/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Timestamp Server

The Bitcoin White Paper: Timestamp Server

Continuing to review the series of dialogues between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles, where they discuss the Bitcoin White Paper line-by-line, we come to the section concerning the Timestamp Server. Dr. Wright is the inventor of Bitcoin and the Chief Science officer at nChain while Ryan is the founder of Money Button. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/07/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Stealing Bitcoin

In the video discussion about the second paragraph of the Bitcoin white paper between Dr. Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles, the topic of honesty arose with regards to nodes and the security of the system. While there are a number of security features built in to blockchain, the idea of a rogue or criminal node stealing transactions is thwarted from an economic standpoint.  

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2021

Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois

The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/05/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Proof of Work and Network

The Bitcoin White Paper: Proof of Work and Network

In a series of YouTube videos, Dr Craig S. Wright and Ryan X. Charles discuss the Bitcoin white paper line by line. Their discussions both clarify the original purpose and intent of Bitcoin as well as inspire additional thoughts about and future uses of it. Having the creator of Bitcoin explain it in his own words certainly clarifies some of the areas that have been misunderstood by many for a very long time. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2021

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/05/2021

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/05/2021

Sportsbook Software Language - Things You Might Need to Know

Sports betting has become a popular and mainstream activity, due primarily to its widespread legalization following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. It invalidated Nevada’s sole ability to legally offer wagering on sports within the state. Since the ruling, 25 states have passed legislation to allow some types of sportsbooks to operate within their borders.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/04/2021

Prices on Pay Per Head Market

Prices on Pay Per Head Market

The pay per head market fluctuates greatly in both price and quality. There are a dozen and one price per head sites online today. What you get is not always what you see or what you think you're getting. We want to talk about what a price per head can do for you, how much you can expect it to cost you, and if the price up doing business with a price per head is worth it to the overall value of your business.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/04/2021

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/02/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Part One

The Bitcoin White Paper: Part One

Who better to discuss the nuances and mapping of Bitcoin with than the creator himself, Dr. Craig S. Wright. That’s exactly what Ryan X. Charles was able to do in an interview discussing the Bitcoin white paper, line by line. It was an opportunity to share with the world in an open discussion Dr. Wright’s creation and vision. Let’s take a look at some of the takeaways from that interview.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/02/2021

The Bitcoin White Paper: Alert Key

The Bitcoin White Paper: Alert Key

Before explaining what Bitcoin is, allow me to explain what it is not. It may sound somewhat elementary or humorous to established Bitcoin users, however there are many people out there that do not realize it is not an actual coin. Some that are just stepping into the cryptocurrency arena still hold the idea there is some sort of a physical monetary token. Of course, that’s not the case. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/02/2021

KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good

In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/01/2021

What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

Before explaining what Bitcoin is, allow me to explain what it is not. It may sound somewhat elementary or humorous to established Bitcoin users, however there are many people out there that do not realize it is not an actual coin. Some that are just stepping into the cryptocurrency arena still hold the idea there is some sort of a physical monetary token. Of course, that’s not the case. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/31/2021

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings has acquired VSiN (Vegas Sports Information Network) in an effort to boost its own media profile and drive content.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2021

PayPal is the Cart Coming Before the Horse in the Bitcoin Space

PayPal is the Cart Coming Before the Horse in the Bitcoin Space

Jordan Atkins of CoinGeek examines why digital asset providers are not being kept up to their promises, with a special focus on Revolut, one of the more well-known fintech companies to have cropped up in recent years to promise a revolution in money management.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/29/2021

Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook

Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook

At the time of writing, there are only a handful of online sportsbooks available in Illinois. However, there is certainly a quality, not quantity approach to sports betting in the state and that is evident from the selection of sportsbooks. One of which is DraftKings, and this is regarded by many as being the leading Illinois sportsbook. 

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/29/2021

What is an Independent Bookmaker?

What is an Independent Bookmaker?

A private bookmaker is a bookie that chooses to operate their business without the help of an affiliate or a parent company. There are pros and cons to being an independent as well as an affiliate. Let’s explore them so that you can make the best decision for yourself.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/29/2021

Bookies Language

Bookies Language

Sports betting has become very popular and with it an increase in states approving the practice. That has brought new technology to online sportsbooks as well as more operators into the industry. In addition, sports leagues that traditionally tried to distance themselves from gambling are now partnering with sportsbooks in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/29/2021

Top Bitcoin News

Gambling911.com has all your latest news headlines related to Bitcoin and the world of cryptocurrencies.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/28/2021

Can I Send Bitcoin From California to Gamble Online?

Can I Send Bitcoin From California to Gamble Online?

It is legal to use Bitcoin in the United States, and this includes California.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/28/2021

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