Crypto Payments Gambling News.
Cryptocurrency is reshaping how gambling businesses handle deposits, withdrawals and cross-border transactions. We cover the regulatory shifts, operator adoption and technology developments driving crypto payments across the industry.
Polymarket’s UMA Vote Concentration Raises Dispute Risk
Nine anonymous wallets reportedly control around half of UMA votes used to settle Polymarket disputes, with contested market volume on the rise and a promised governance reform still stalled.
BC.GAME Expands $BC Utility as Burn Model Ties Supply to Staking
The operator has updated its $BC white paper with new staking-linked burn mechanics and additional token utility features designed to reduce circulating supply over time.
Brazil Watchdog Flags AML Gaps as Banks Target Illegal Bets
Brazil's TCU says weak coordination between federal agencies limits oversight of illegal betting, while the Central Bank will use Pix fraud tools to flag suspect transactions.
EU Weighs Online Gambling Tax for 2028 Budget Expansion
Brussels confirmed the gambling sector is now part of discussions around future EU financing, as member states resist higher national budget contributions.
Costa Rica Draws Crypto Casino Operators to Low-Cost Legal Base
Legal firm Inteliumlaw identifies Costa Rica's data processing licence as a cheaper formation route for crypto-native casino startups that face higher costs in traditional iGaming jurisdictions.
Cloudbet Adds 16 ELA Games Slots to Crypto Casino Lobby
Cloudbet has added ELA Games to its supplier roster, with 16 selected titles from the Malta-certified studio now live in its crypto casino catalogue.
UKGC Defends Financial Checks at Ethical Gambling Forum
Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller said evidence-based reform remains necessary despite mounting criticism over financial checks and concerns about illegal gambling growth.
New York Targets Coinbase, Gemini Over Prediction Markets
The state alleges unlicensed betting activity tied to event contracts and seeks penalties linked to profits.
US Prediction Markets Push Lobbying as CFTC Rules Loom
Operators are stepping up lobbying in Washington as US regulators move closer to defining how prediction markets will be treated under federal law.
Macau Police Bust $6.7M Laundering Ring Using Casino Exchange
Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border money laundering operation that channelled approximately CNY45.6 million ($6.7 million) through illegal currency exchanges linked to casino activity. The case involves 65 suspects across Macau and mainland China, with the network active since early 2025. Investigators say the scheme relied on gamblers to...
Italian Expert Links Crypto Flows to Betting in Mafia Laundering
Vincenzo Musacchio says organised crime groups are using crypto tools and online betting together, with gambling platforms acting as a key stage in converting funds.
Vyking Enables Crypto Casino Without Migration or Extra Cost
Vyking launched a crypto casino across its Core, Edge, and Flex tiers on 27 February 2026. Operators can enable cryptocurrency play without migration or changes to their setup.
UK Gambling Commission Opens Door to Crypto Payments
Tim Miller asked the Industry Forum to explore how cryptoassets could fund legal gambling, citing growing consumer demand and illegal market concerns.
Paysafe Launches Crypto Deposits for US iGaming Operators via MoonPay
Pay with Crypto lets US iGaming players deposit using stablecoins or cryptocurrency. Deposits convert to US dollars instantly at the operator's cashier.
BC Poker Moves on Game Integrity With AI Anti-Cheating System
BC Poker has launched an AI system to detect cheating like collusion, bots, and unusual play in real time. It tracks activity across tables and flags behaviour that looks coordinated or automated.