In a major development, Swift is set to begin live trials of digital asset and currency transactions in 2025 This initiative will engage banks across North America, Europe, and Asia, marking a shift from experimentation to real-world applications Leveraging its extensive network, Swift aims to bridge the gap between traditional and digital assets..

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has widened his lead over Democrat Kamala Harris on the prediction market platform Polymarket This surge comes after a powerful joint appearance with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, where both spoke to an enthusiastic crowd According to Polymarket's data, Trump now holds a 508% chance of securing victory in..

Value-added tax (VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions has been formally eliminated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signaling a dramatic change in the country's attitude toward digital assets This new restriction goes into effect retroactively on November 15, 2024, with transactions made before January 1, 2018, being excluded The modification..

Billionaire investor and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban has voiced strong criticism of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler over his regulatory approach toward the crypto industry During a recent interview on the All-In Podcast, Cuban expressed frustration with how Gensler relies on the 1946 SEC v WJ Howey Co case, known as..

The top stablecoin provider, Tether, has announced intentions to produce a documentary highlighting how its USDT stablecoin addresses issues with inflation around the world The company wants to emphasize how USDT has assisted people and companies in inflation-ridden nations in stabilizing their financial transactions as part of its tenth..

Wynn Resorts, based in the United States, has secured the first commercial gaming operator’s license in the United Arab Emirates The company is currently developing a luxury resort on Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah This ambitious project involves a collaboration between Wynn, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding The luxury resort,..

For over ten years, Jamaica has explored ways to enhance its tourism industry One idea that has gained attention is the development of integrated resorts (IRs), which include hotel accommodations, dining, shopping outlets, and casino gambling Jamaica's government is preparing to reopen the bidding process for a new integrated resort license..

PayPal has successfully finished its first commercial transaction with PayPal USD (PYUSD), a proprietary stablecoin According to a Bloomberg story from October 3, this significant milestone involves a payment made via SAP's digital currency gateway to Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four accounting firms The precise amount of the money is still..

With the launch of Horseshoe Online Casino, Caesars is solidifying its position in the iGaming sector The company is now able to run two distinct online casinos with an emphasis on games of chance in the Great Lakes region thanks to this new platform WynnBET granted Caesars the Michigan iGaming skin earlier this year; the deal was finalized in..

Ripple Labs is preparing for another legal showdown with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the regulator filed an appeal to contest a court ruling The July decision by the Southern District Court of New York had determined that Ripple's retail sales of XRP did not violate securities laws, a win Ripple intends to..

There will soon be a significant change to Thailand's gambling laws The government is under pressure from Julapun Amornvivat, the nation's deputy minister of finance, to finalize the legalization of casino resorts, also referred to as entertainment complexes He asks that a structure for tax collection from this new industry be established by the..

In New York, new laws have been passed with the intention of strengthening consumer protection in gaming advertisements Governor Kathy Hochul has approved Legislation S1550/A1118, which requires warnings about potential addiction and associated risks to be included in advertisements for sports betting and gambling This program is an attempt to..

Evolution has forged a new partnership with Atlantic Lottery (AL), the official lottery provider for Atlantic Canada, extending its gaming portfolio to players in New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Nova Scotia This agreement will bring a variety of Evolution’s popular gaming offerings to AL’s online casino platform Through this..

Dollar-pegged stablecoins have become a cornerstone of the Sub-Saharan African crypto ecosystem, making up over 40% of the region’s cryptocurrency transaction volume after Asia, as reported by Chainalysis These digital currencies, such as Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), are increasingly used as an alternative to volatile local currencies and..

Blockchain technology has entered the art ownership space thanks to a partnership between prominent auction house Christie's and cryptocurrency wallet company Kresus Through this partnership, collectors will be able to more easily and securely preserve ownership records by having access to a cutting-edge digital solution for maintaining and..

Bally's has announced its plan to demolish the Tropicana hotel towers, making way for the future Oakland A's baseball stadium According to a local KTNV News report, the implosion is set for October 9 at 2 AM and is expected to take several hours The Tropicana site will soon become home to the new Oakland A's baseball stadium, a project in the..

Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, has shared his plans for the future after his recent release from prison Zhao, who served a four-month sentence, posted an update on X (formerly Twitter) outlining his next steps, with a focus on education, investments, and charity Zhao revealed that Giggle Academy, his education startup, will..

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its latest Gaming Industry Outlook, which shows industry leaders remain cautiously optimistic about the current state of the gaming sector, despite concerns about slower growth ahead Most operators (88%) describe the present conditions as either good or satisfactory However, their outlook for..

Because of a provision in the state's Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006, New Jersey is still one of the few states where smoking is permitted indoors in casinos Ongoing attempts to eliminate this loophole, however, have rekindled debate, with some legislators threatening severe job losses should a smoking ban be enacted without due consideration At..

With yet another significant acquisition, the Bitcoin holdings of the Japanese company Metaplanet have grown The business had earlier on Tuesday disclosed that it had acquired 107 Bitcoin, which was worth $69 million at the time of acquisition The average cost per Bitcoin at the time of acquisition was 926 million yen ($64,168) Metaplanet has..