Blockchain
October 21, 2022
Turkish Authorities Arrested 46 Suspects in Illegal Betting Ring
An illegal betting investigation in Turkey led to authorities detaining 46 people and seizing crypto worth $40 million, reported Daily Sabah. Organized Crime behind Illegal Betting Following a detention order issued by the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor, 46 people across eight provinces, Ankara, Batman, Bingöl, Kayseri, Kırıkkale, Muş, Van and Yozgat, were arrested […]
Blockchain
September 28, 2022
xQc Admitted Streaming Gambling Content on Twitch Was ‘Wrong’
Popular Twitch streamer xQc tried to save face in the fallout of the ban on unlicensed gambling content on the Amazon-owned streaming platform by admitting that he knew what he was doing was wrong but he would not backtrack on his view on the subject. Doing It for Clout, Money, or What? In a recent […]
Blockchain
September 15, 2022
Counter Strike Skins behind Gambling Streaming on Twitch
Twitch, the popular streaming platform where every day millions of people spend hours watching live streams from their favorite gamers or even solving math problems in real-time, has recently seen the rise of crypto gambling. Tracing Origins to Counter-Strike Commenting in a podcast for Bloomberg Crypto, Bloomberg video game reporter D’Anstasio shared her view that […]
Blockchain
September 12, 2022
Sorare to Introduce F2P Game to Boost NBA Engagement
Engagement is the new currency that sports organizations seek to amass in enviable quantities. The latest such move is undertaken by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) which have struck a partnership with Sorare, a blockchain-focused creator of fan experiences through innovative tech. Fantasy Sports and NFT Technology to […]
Blockchain
September 9, 2022
Decentralized Exchange Betswap.gg Launches in Beta
Betswap.gg, the world’s first decentralized peer-to-peer betting exchange, had its official beta launch. The platform draws attention with its bold claims to shatter the monopoly of high-profile sportsbooks and empower its users. Players wishing to sample this new solution can follow the instructions on Betswap’s official website, though some prior knowledge of blockchain transactions is […]
Blockchain
September 9, 2022
DraftKings Names Steve Aoki as Brand Ambassador
American sports betting and daily fantasy giant DraftKings has named the famous DJ Steve Aoki as a brand ambassador of its DraftKings Marketplace. The Grammy nominee will promote the operator’s brand and its blockchain-based products. Aoki Will Promote DraftKings’ Blockchain Products As per the agreement, Aoki will promote DraftKings’ Web3 content. The partnership will focus […]
Blockchain
August 31, 2022
Crypto.com Won Legal Battle Following $10.5m Wrongful Payment
A popular cryptocurrentcy trading platform accidentally transferred millions of dollars to an Australian woman and failed to notice the error for seven months. Wrongful Refund Made Someone Millionaire Crypto.com, operating as Foris GFS in Australia, made the error while processing a $100 refund in May 2021 and instead of the refund amount, transferred to Thevamanogari […]
Blockchain
August 24, 2022
Mystino Launches SG Veteris Crypto Payment Gateway
Mystino.com, an online casino, has teamed up with SG Veteris, a cryptocurrency payment processor that has enabled the company to accept payments in digital currency. SG Veteris’ proprietary in-house solution, Bitpace, enables Mystino and other vendors to accept cryptocurrency as a viable form of payment. Bringing New Payment Options to Mystino The company argues that […]
Blockchain
August 23, 2022
Australian Sports Betting Regulator Seeks Input on Crypto
Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission, a sports betting regulator which oversees the licensing platform for interactive and land-based wagering operators in the country, is now putting in requests for public consultation on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method in the industry. Cryptocurrencies Explored as Viable Payment Option As cryptocurrency use becomes more […]
Blockchain
August 9, 2022
Pinnacle Deploys Prices and Feed on Blockchain with Azuro
Sports betting supplier Pinnacle Solution has inked a new partnership with Azuro, a decentralized betting ecosystem powered by blockchain technology. As a result, Pinnacle will deploy its esports and sports betting capabilities onto the Azuro blockchain protocol, seeking to break ground into a new medium of interactive wagering experience. Decentralized Betting Coming to Consumers Worldwide […]
