Europol has dismantled a massive online child exploitation platform with help from crypto exchange Binance The investigation, named Operation Stream, focused on a disturbing site called Kidflix that operated on a global scale and used cryptocurrency to fuel its operations Good to know Kidflix had 18 million users and ran an abuse-based..

Ohio’s attempt to legalize online casino gaming has run into heavy resistance, with a recent hearing highlighting the wide range of concerns from businesses, lawmakers, and interest groups The hearing revealed how complex the road ahead could be for Senate Bill 197, which proposes major changes to the state’s gaming landscape Good to..

Playtech has taken another clear step in its strategy to exit the consumer-facing gambling market The company has finalized an agreement to sell its German sports betting brand HappyBet to NetX Betting, a subsidiary of Pferdewetten AG The move is part of a broader plan to offload non-core businesses and concentrate on B2B operations Good to..

Brian Quintenz, former CFTC commissioner and a well-known figure in the crypto policy space, is in the spotlight again US President Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission With his Senate confirmation pending, Quintenz has made his financial interests and industry connections public, drawing attention to how..

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is now under scrutiny in an anti-money laundering (AML) investigation related to its credit approval practices, according to information unintentionally revealed during a recent Nevada Gaming Commission meeting Good to know Fontainebleau’s credit procedures are under review in an AML context The resort..

VGW Holdings Limited has started pulling its promotional sweepstakes operations out of New York The decision arrives just as debates around social gaming regulation heat up across several US states Good to know Players in New York can still use Gold Coins to enjoy free-to-play games New York's recent bill changes have triggered..

Elon Musk has kicked off the limited test phase of X Money, a new digital payment and banking feature on his social media platform, X The service is expected to launch officially in 2025, but for now, only a small group of users is trying it out Good to know X Money aims to become a digital wallet for payments, transfers, and possibly..

Tether plans to keep its attention on overseas markets while watching how the United States handles stablecoin regulation Chief executive Paolo Ardoino made the statement as lawmakers move forward with the Genius Act, a bill aimed at creating a framework for stablecoins pegged to the dollar Good to know Tether stopped serving US..

Vitalik Buterin has shared fresh thoughts on Ethereum's future use, this time in the context of Sweden’s experience with going nearly cashless Reacting to recent developments in the Nordic country, the Ethereum co-founder pointed out how Ethereum could step in to fill some of the gaps that centralized digital systems have struggled to..

Dubai is moving ahead with blockchain integration in real estate through a new pilot project that allows tokenized property ownership A major part of this effort is being led by Ctrl Alt, a digital asset infrastructure company selected as the official tokenization partner for the Dubai Land Department’s latest initiative Good to know..

Coinbase is once again in legal trouble following a recent security breach and fallout tied to a UK regulatory matter A new lawsuit claims that the crypto exchange and two of its top executives failed to protect user data and did not properly inform investors about an agreement issue with the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK Good to..

The US Treasury is showing a renewed push toward crypto innovation under the Trump administration A key voice in this shift is Scott Bessent, who made clear that the current leadership wants to build a stronger digital asset ecosystem, unlike the approach taken in recent years Good to know The administration plans to focus heavily on..

Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, will no longer travel to Norway for the Oslo Freedom Forum after a French court denied his request to leave the country Despite the decision, Durov still plans to speak at the event via livestream The Human Rights Foundation, which hosts the event, called the court's ---ruling unfortunate, especially given..

The Thai government is preparing to move forward with a plan that could reshape its entertainment and tourism sectors As reported by the Bangkok Post on Saturday, a new bill aimed at legalising entertainment complexes, including casinos, will be a top priority when parliament meets in July, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun..

Blackstone is exploring the possibility of selling Clarion Events, a global event organizer known for ICE and iGB L!VE expos The potential deal could be worth up to £2 billion ($27 billion), according to sources familiar with the discussions Good to know Blackstone acquired Clarion in 2017 for £600 million ($80979 million)..

Texas may soon join a small but growing group of US states preparing to hold Bitcoin as part of a strategic reserve Governor Greg Abbott has expressed support for a new bill that would set up a cryptocurrency reserve fund if signed into law Good to know The Texas House has already passed Senate Bill 21, and it now awaits the..

A luxury dinner with Donald Trump turned into a crypto spectacle in Virginia, where hundreds of investors paid big to attend an exclusive event tied to the $TRUMP memecoin Good to know Guests had to hold large amounts of $TRUMP to earn a seat at the dinner Over $148 million worth of $TRUMP was bought by attendees A new bill now..

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has introduced a refreshed look and new features on its gaming floor, enhancing its appeal to high-end players with expanded Asian-themed gaming and hospitality The updates are designed to create a more immersive experience for guests who value both tradition and luxury --- Good to know..

Concord Wilshire Capital (CWC), a US-based developer, has wrapped up a $120 million deal to acquire the Grand Lucayan Resort and the nearby Reef Golf Course in Grand Bahama The acquisition covers 56 acres of beachfront land and a 160-acre golf course and marks the start of an $827 million redevelopment Good to know New cruise port..

Unibet has landed in trouble with Australian authorities over serious lapses in following self-exclusion rules Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, which trades under the Unibet brand, failed to close nearly a thousand customer accounts even after those users had registered to self-exclude That failure has now cost the operator over $1 million in..