Malaysia is looking to expand its presence in the digital economy, and a recent meeting between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) marks a step in that direction Shared on April 22 through social media, the meeting focused on Malaysia’s potential to become a regional hub for blockchain and digital..

A planned casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field continues to stir debate, even as its chances of approval remain alive in Queens Despite State Senator Jessica Ramos refusing to sponsor the required bill, other lawmakers have stepped in to keep the $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal in play Good to know Steve Cohen and..

Alberta is taking a big step toward expanding its online gambling market Bill 48, also known as the iGaming Alberta Act, has passed its second reading in the provincial legislature and is now heading to committee for a deeper review Good to know Alberta is moving to open its online gambling market to private companies Bill 48 has..

Tipping Point Gaming has secured a major court win against Caesars Entertainment, ending a legal battle that stretched over six years A Clark County District Court jury awarded more than $15 million in compensatory damages to Tipping Point, plus an additional $5 million in punitive damages When statutory interest is added, the total Caesars may..

Mike Dreitzer will soon step into a new public role Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that Dreitzer will lead the Nevada Gaming Control Board as Chairman starting June 23 His move comes as Kirk Hendrick prepares to step away from the position he has held since early 2023 Good to know Mike Dreitzer has served as Deputy Attorney..

Paul Atkins is now officially the 34th chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stepping into the role after being confirmed by the Senate earlier this month The vote, held on April 9, ended with a 52-44 result in his favor Good to know Paul Atkins has invested in Anchorage Digital and Securitize, worth up to $6..

ircle is stepping back into the payments spotlight with a new product targeting cross-border transactions The company, known for issuing the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, is preparing to roll out a global payments and remittance network The announcement is expected to take place at its office on the 87th floor of One World Trade Center in New York..

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has opened up about the complex and ongoing efforts to track the $14 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group His update paints a picture of how massive and technical the laundering process has been Good to know Only 384% of the $14 billion in stolen crypto has been frozen so far Around 500,000..

Online betting platforms in Brazil experienced a massive spike in traffic during the first quarter of 2025 According to data from Aposta Legal, visits to betting sites grew by 90% compared to the previous quarter, thanks to the rollout of iGaming regulation at the beginning of the year Good to know Brazil’s online betting sites saw..

March 2025 brought in strong results for Pennsylvania’s gaming industry, especially in iGaming According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the state saw record highs in both total gaming revenue and online gaming revenue Good to know Pennsylvania hit a record $2382 million in iGaming revenue for March 2025 Hollywood..

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO now serving a 25-year prison sentence, has been transferred to a federal correctional facility in Los Angeles According to the Bureau of Prisons, the 33-year-old is currently housed at FCI Terminal Island, a low-security facility with more than 900 male inmates Good to know Sam Bankman-Fried is now..

Accel Entertainment has officially opened its first casino in Illinois, making its debut in the racino sector with Fairmount Park Casino & Racing The new facility opened to the public on Friday, April 18, 2025, bringing a mix of casino gaming and horse racing to the Metro East area Good to know Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is..

Florida’s proposed legislation targeting sweepstakes gaming has passed another committee, edging closer to becoming law SB 1404, introduced by Sen Corey Simon, received a favorable vote from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government This marks the second Senate committee backing for the bill, with..

Kraken has continued to cut jobs across multiple teams as it sharpens its focus ahead of a possible public listing in the United States While 400 roles—about 15% of the workforce—were officially cut in October 2024, people familiar with the matter say the layoffs didn’t stop there Good to Know Kraken has laid off more staff..

Anchorage Digital Bank is now the subject of an inquiry by the US Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Barron’s The agency’s El Dorado Task Force, which focuses on financial crimes such as money laundering, has reportedly contacted Anchorage employees to ask about the firm’s internal practices and compliance..

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have secured land in Idaho’s Treasure Valley for their first-ever casino, setting the stage for long-term community investment The 557-acre site, spread across Ada and Elmore counties, will host a tribally owned gaming facility aimed at supporting jobs, healthcare, and education for..

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is facing a $120,000 penalty after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) found it failed to prevent a dealer-assisted cheating scheme that led to nearly $20,000 in illegal winnings in under a week Good to know Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has now been penalized twice within a..

Codere Group has expanded its presence in the Italian gaming sector by acquiring a majority stake in Codgames, a company focused on video lottery terminal (VLT) and amusement with prizes (AWP) machines The 70% stake was purchased through Codere’s local unit, Operbingo Italia, while the remaining 30% stays with the Manna family, who founded..

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced a major expansion into the US market, setting up a new regional base in San Jose, California The move includes giving US-based users access to both the OKX platform and its integrated OKX Wallet Good to know OKX will now operate in the US with a new hub in San Jose, California Roshan Robert,..

CleanSpark is adjusting its approach to managing Bitcoin reserves by starting regular sales of a portion of its mined BTC The company announced the change on April 15, alongside a new $200 million credit agreement secured through Coinbase Prime, the institutional arm of the popular crypto exchange Good to know CleanSpark will now sell..