The parent company of the social platform Truth Social, controlled by the Trump family—Trump Media—recently applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) named "Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF," aiming to further expand its layou
The latest data from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) shows that a series of player protection measures implemented in the second half of 2024 significantly reduced the average loss of players by 31%. These measures include stricter deposit limits and affordability assessments, aimed at minimizing
Leading iGaming content developer Spinomenal recently announced a new round of collaboration with operator Starcasino, officially expanding their successful partnership model from Belgium to the Dutch market.This collaboration will enable Dutch players to experience a variety of popular games on th
Ant Group and JD.com are jointly pushing for the People's Bank of China's approval to launch a yuan-pegged stablecoin in Hong Kong, aiming to break the current dominance of dollar-backed stablecoins in the international market.According to a Reuters report on July 3, sources revealed that these two
The "DGCX Xin Kang Jia" virtual currency platform, which illegally operated under the name of "Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange," recently collapsed suddenly, causing millions of investors to lose huge investments. According to a report by Beijing Business Today, online messages indicate that the p
Recently, Thai police launched a crackdown on online gambling, targeting the well-known illegal platform "VIPGAME66". They conducted simultaneous raids on three residences in the city of Ubon Ratchathani, successfully arresting three main suspects and seizing a total of 17 items of related assets, v
Facing the increasingly high calls for a "total ban on online gambling" in Philippine society, the three major casino resorts in Manila—Solaire, Newport World Resorts, and OKADA Manila—issued a rare joint statement on July 12, firmly opposing the "one-size-fits-all" policy. The three companies empha
Malta and the European Commission have clashed over Amendment 56A to the "Gaming Law". In June, the EU issued a formal warning to Malta, stating that this provision prevents the recognition and enforcement of judgments made by courts in other EU member states against Maltese gaming operators, allege
A study supported by the Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority recently indicated that promotions such as bonuses and free bets offered by gambling operators may encourage players to increase their betting amounts, especially for those with gambling problems, where this "incentive" effect is more pron
The bill to introduce casino resorts in Thailand has once again encountered significant resistance. Due to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being embroiled in a political scandal, the bill has been removed from this week's parliamentary agenda, leaving its reform prospects unclear.On July 1, th
To commend the heroic performance of Filipino rescuers during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar in March 2025, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) awarded a total of 6.9 million pesos (approximately $123,000) in cash rewards to 138 personnel involved in the humanitarian mi
Japanese technology company Mixi has officially received approval from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in Canada, advancing its acquisition of Australian gambling company PointsBet. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and its subsidiary iGaming Ontario (iGO) have both conf
As the NBA Summer League is about to kick off, Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley remains at the center of a federal gambling investigation. According to ESPN, Beasley is the third NBA player to be investigated in recent years, following former Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was permanently bann
The Thai government's long-standing push for the legalization of casinos has once again encountered a major setback, as officials confirmed that the controversial entertainment complex bill will be withdrawn from the current parliamentary agenda.This move occurs during a period of heightened polit