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Crypto scams estimated to cost Americans US$80.7 billion in 2025

30 July 2026 at 6:11am UTC-4
Crypto scams account for over half of all cybercrime losses, according to data from the Consumer Federation of America, costing Americans an estimated US$80.7 billion last year ...

NordVPN uncovers criminal network hijacking brands to redirect to illegal gambling sites

29 July 2026 at 1:25am UTC-4
Popular VPN network NordVPN says it uncovered a large-scale criminal operation that hijacks the names and logos of more than 400 trusted global brands to redirect people toward ...
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Dubai-based airline Emirates launches crypto payment for UAE customers

29 July 2026 at 12:44am UTC-4
UAE-based airline Emirates has announced a partnership with Crypto.com that will allow for UAE residents with an account on the site to pay for their flights in crypto via the ...

South Korean esports star made honorary police officer for anti-gambling campaign

27 July 2026 at 6:55am UTC-4
South Korean esports League of Legends star "Faker" has been made an honorary police officer by the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), as part of a campaign against cyber ...

Nevada legislators introduce bill to ban sports event contracts

24 July 2026 at 6:16am UTC-4
Two Nevada lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban prediction market platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style event contracts nationwide. According ...

SBC partners with Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026

21 July 2026 at 1:25am UTC-4
Events and media group SBC has partnered with affiliate and performance marketing community Conversion Conf ahead of Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, taking place in Lisbon ...
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Prediction markets account for 27% of World Cup bets: report

20 July 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Prediction markets have reported record trading during the World Cup, with data provided by market analytics firm H2 Gambling Capital showing that the platforms accounted for an ...

Crypto.com secures US$400 million investment from Citadel Securities

17 July 2026 at 6:44am UTC-4
US-based market-making firm Citadel Securities has invested US$400 million into cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com at a US$20 billion valuation. The funding represents Crypto.com ...
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Brazil seeks answers from Google and Apple over betting app controls

16 July 2026 at 7:49am UTC-4
Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has given Google and Apple prompt instructions to explain how they ensure betting apps available through their app stores comply ...

Bill proposes mandatory facial recognition for sportsbooks and prediction markets

16 July 2026 at 7:37am UTC-4
A United States Congressman has introduced a bill that would require both sportsbooks and prediction markets to implement facial recognition on their platforms to verify users ...

Michigan AG hits back after CFTC orders Kalshi to honor Michigan trades

16 July 2026 at 7:23am UTC-4
Michigan’s Attorney General has hit back after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to honor pending trades from Michigan ...

DigiPlus joins Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming in support of responsible online gaming ecosystem

14 July 2026 at 2:14am UTC-4
Philippine Stock Exchange-listed DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is deepening its presence in the Brazil market by joining the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR ...

ICE Barcelona adds hall for technology, data and fintech leaders

10 July 2026 at 5:22am UTC-4
ICE Barcelona 2027 is reshaping its exhibition floor, adding a hall for technology, data and fintech sectors, built in consultation with an advisory board of industry leaders ...

DigiPlus approves new US$87 million Share Buy-Back Program in wake of shareholder encouragement

9 July 2026 at 1:57am UTC-4
The board of Philippines online gaming giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp has voted to revive the company’s Share Buy-Back Program just days after a shareholding group urged it to ...

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage in hot water over undeclared benefits from Tether.bet-linked crypto entrepreneur

6 July 2026 at 5:06am UTC-4
British MP Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party in parliament, claims he has “done no wrongdoing” following reports of undeclared benefits from a cryptocurrency ...