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346 stories · latest Monday, 24 August 2026
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Pirate Sports Streaming Gambling Fuels Black‑Market Betting
Pirate sports streaming gambling is turning illegal streams into a high‑value acquisition channel for unregulated bookmakers, reshaping the iGaming risk landsca
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Monday, 24 August 2026
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888AFRICA marketing expansion accelerates as African iGaming war heats up
888AFRICA is ramping up CRM, media buying and influencer deals to capture high‑value players, raising AML/KYC risk and player exposure in a fragmented African i
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Evolution board rejects Candle Lake offer as shareholders urged to vote no
Evolution's board recommends rejecting the mandatory cash offer from Candle Lake, arguing the SEK695 per share price undervalues the iGaming leader and could tr
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AI breach costs jump 12%: What iGaming Operators Must Do
IBM reports a 12% rise in data breach costs to $4.99M. iGaming firms must act now with AI defenses and immutable logging to protect revenue.
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Robinhood AI Trading: Risks, Rewards, and the Road Ahead for Robinhood AI Trading
Robinhood AI trading lets autonomous agents place orders, but the settlement rails and regulatory landscape create serious risk. Learn the incentives, consequen
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China’s Digital Yuan Expansion: Strategic Moves and Risks
The PBOC adds eight banks to its digital yuan roster, signaling a massive push to undercut WeChat Pay, Alipay, and foreign stablecoins.
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AG.AL Club Championship Win Signals Shifting Power in Esports Betting
AG.AL clinched the AG.AL Club Championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup, reshaping betting odds, crypto staking, and regulatory focus.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Bitpanda MiCA penalty: Austria sanctions broker and what it means for crypto‑gaming operators
Austria's regulator imposed a €70,000 Bitpanda MiCA penalty, the first under the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets framework, raising compliance pressure for crypto‑g
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South Korea Blocks Polymarket, Raising Stakes for Crypto Prediction Markets
South Korea blocks Polymarket, citing illegal gambling, signaling tougher scrutiny for crypto prediction platforms worldwide.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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AI Supply‑Chain Breach Threatens Crypto & iGaming Ops – 2,500+ Firms at Risk
Over 2,500 firms, including top cloud and gaming providers, face credential theft after a malicious LiteLLM update, raising urgent security alarms.
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Fiji eDollar launch expands digital payments and reshapes island gambling
The Fiji eDollar launch by BSP brings a QR‑based e‑wallet to a wider audience, forcing gambling operators to adapt liquidity, AML and compliance strategies.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Philippines National ID Verification Mandate Hits Banking Sector
The Regulatory Hammer: Why Philippines National ID Verification is Non-Negotiable The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening the noose on
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Tether Audit Transparency: Why USDT Skepticism Persists Amid Rising Stablecoin Card Volume
Tether's first audit report fails to silence skeptics. We analyze the USDT reserve transparency gap and the massive surge in stablecoin card transaction volume.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Trump Wins Crypto Bank License: The Era of the Regulated Pirate
Trump's move to grant crypto bank licenses signals a shift toward "good pirates"—regulated entities that drive aggressive market innovation and liquidity.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Nigeria Regulatory Sandbox for Digital Assets: CBN’s Move to Tame the Crypto Frontier
The Central Bank of Nigeria launches a regulatory sandbox for digital assets to monitor fintech innovation and mitigate systemic risk in the crypto market.
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Stablecoins Hit $135B in Non-Wholesale Cross-Border Payments: What's Next?
Stablecoins reached $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments in 2025, up from $82B in 2024, with business-to-business payments leading the way
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Agentic Claims in iGaming: Separating Fact from Fiction
Agentic claims in iGaming: understand what they mean, how to evaluate their validity, and the implications for operators and regulators
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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UK Regulator Eyes Tokenized Gold Framework
UK regulator explores tokenized gold framework for efficiency, transparency, and security in the gold market
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APAC Cross-Border Payments: Digital Assets Lead the Way
Digital assets drive APAC cross-border payments with 26% share, outpacing QR code and wallet connectivity, and fueling growth in the region's financial landscap
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Australia Shuts Down 96 Crypto ATMs: Regulatory Impact
Australia suspends 96 crypto ATMs due to AML/CTF concerns, impacting the crypto industry and users
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Crypto Winter: Exchanges Face Significant Losses Amid Market Decline
Crypto exchanges face significant losses due to crypto winter with Bullish and Gemini struggling
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Crypto Rulemaking: Federal Agencies Take Charge
Federal agencies step up crypto regulation as Congress takes a break, impacting the market with new rules and guidelines
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Africa Cybercrime: A Growing Threat to Crypto and Gambling
Africa's cybercrime surge threatens crypto and gambling industries, driven by rapid digitalization and weak cybersecurity, with Africa cybercrime on the rise
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Revamping Affiliate Marketing with Blockchain and AI
Affiliate marketing's trust gap and outdated tech hinder growth, blockchain and AI can help with transparency and automation
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Nigeria's Digital Payment Fraud Falls, but Systemic Risks Remain
Nigeria's digital payment fraud losses decreased to $19M in 2025, but systemic risks persist, highlighting the need for robust regulatory frameworks
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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CLARITY Act Delayed: Impact on Crypto and Gambling
The CLARITY Act has been delayed until September, sparking concerns over crypto regulation and its impact on the gambling industry. The delay may affect the pro
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India's Crypto Tax Reporting: New Guidelines for Crypto Tax India
India adds crypto assets and CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines, impacting Crypto Tax India and increasing transparency in the market
Monday, 10 August 2026
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US and UK Unite on Digital Assets: Regulatory Implications
US and UK strike a unified stance on digital assets, focusing on regulatory implications for crypto and financial stability, with a key emphasis on digital asse
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Philippines Digital Economy Growth
The Philippines' digital economy accounts for 2.5% of GDP with fintech adoption on the rise and potential for growth
Saturday, 8 August 2026
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Tokenized Finance Advances at London Blockchain Finance Summit
Tokenized finance advances with focus on real-world assets and regulatory clarity at London Blockchain Finance Summit, improving liquidity and efficiency