Tag Archives: Cryptocurrency
Venezuela – Venezuela Casino to accept crypto game currency as payment
A casino in Venezuela has announced that it will accept a number of crypto currencies as payment methods. As reported in CriptoNoticias the casino published the announcement on its Instagram page stating that as well as local currency, US dollars and Euros they would also accept bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH) and tether (USDT). The casino…
US – Resorts World Las Vegas signs cryptocurrency deal
Resorts World Las Vegas and Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, have signed a partnership to explore future opportunities which would allow customers to use their Gemini crypto wallet to enhance the integrated resort experience. This partnership aims to make Resorts World Las Vegas one of the most crypto-friendly resorts on the Las Vegas Strip,…
Belarus – Use of Cryptocurrency in gaming trebled in 2020
A new report from SoftSwiss claims that cryptocurrency gambling traffic saw a threefold increase in 2020. The SoftSwiss Game Aggregator 2020 Corporate Report draws data from over 70 game studios globally, providing more than 10,000 different games, 3,000 of which support crypto in-game. “The absolute and relative value of cryptocurrency gambling traffic has increased threefold…
Argentina – Cloudbet adds Dai Stablecoin to currency options
Cloudbet has added MakerDAO’s Dai to the currencies available to its customers amid interest for the stablecoin in Argentina and South America. To complement the launch, the operator is offering a “Red Card Money Back” promotion to customers who bet on select Argentine soccer events with Dai, as well as 200 free spins in the…
US – Cloudbet integrates Pax Gold coin onto platform
Cloudbet has added Pax Gold to its platform, allowing players to bet online with gold for the first time. The integration of gold betting on a crypto-gaming platform marks a unique milestone in the evolution of tokenisation, whereby a physical asset is made divisible, tradable and easier to exchange through smart contracts and blockchain technology….
UK – Financial Conduct Authority bans retail cryptocurrency trading from 2021
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final rules banning the sale of derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) that reference certain types of cryptoassets to retail consumers. The ban will come into effect on 6 January 2021. The FCA considers these products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the harm they pose…
US – Cloudbet launches second major stablecoin integration with USDC
Cloudbet has added USD Coin to the portfolio of coins available to customers, marking the operator’s second major stablecoin integration after launching USD Tether in May. New players who deposit USDC with Cloudbet are eligible for a welcome bonus worth up to 1000 USDC. Customers can buy the coin on the site with their credit…
UK – Arsenal announces Sportsbet.io as official betting partner
Arsenal Football Club have announced cryptocurrency-based sports betting platform Sportsbet.io as its official betting partner. The partnership will focus on creating exclusive experiences to reward Arsenal’s global fanbase and Sportsbet.io customers. The partnership will also harness Arsenal’s status in women’s football to help grow the game in Estonia, which Sportsbet.io operates from. Arsenal coaches will…
Cloudbet: the crypto conundrum
G3 interviews Cloudbet, the bitcoin sportsbook and casino operator, about the challenges of growing a bitcoin gaming brand, betting on esports with cryptocurrency and catering to crypto’s evangelists and pragmatists. We began by asking about Cloudbet’s recent relaunch of its site. The premise of the relaunch is to boost performance and usability. Speed stands out…
