Jeremy Douglas discussed the findings of a report regarding the pivotal role played by casinos, cryptocurrency, and VIP junkets in fostering underground banking and money laundering in East and Southeast Asia.

A newly released report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime sheds light on the alarming role of casinos, junkets, and cryptocurrency in driving the underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia.

Change is afoot, with 2024 set to be an exciting year. Frank Schuengel takes a stab at what could happen, which regulatory trends will continue and what new tech has survived and will survive the test of time.

NuxGame, the experienced betting and software provider, has announced the integration of Metamask, Aptos and Phantom crypto wallets into its platform, creating a more secure, efficient and streamlined process for operators and players alike.

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has joined forces with the US SEC and the Asian Development Bank in order to combat crypto fraud.

Fast but volatile. Such is the world of crypto - a wild ride, but one which is full of benefits, if companies just know how to maximize the potential. Ana Schultz, from payment service provider FinchPay, points out how crypto adoption can be a major boon to iGaming operators who are still focused on a fiat-based world.

The crypto boom continues, with particular benefits for the iGaming sector, as it facilitates payments quickly and at low cost. But despite the benefits, FinchPay COO Ana Schultz points out that companies are still slower to adopt, investing more resources into providing fiat options than relying on blockchain solutions.

Cryptocurrency-based online casino Stake.com has confirmed that ‘unauthorized’ transactions had occurred on its platform, with the amounts reportedly totaling over $40 million.

After a two-year investigation, Chinese police say that they have broken up an extensive cross-border gambling ring and recovered $160 million in crypto currency.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has sued Coinbase, the largest crypto trading platform in the United States, claiming that the company broke the law by not registering as a broker.