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This Week in Bitcoin Courtroom Drama
Get your popcorn at the ready as we prepare to chew over the highlights from This Week in Bitcoin and a series of potential courtroom dramas unfolding.
Class Action Complaint Filed Against Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase: Claims 'Insider Trading'
A class action lawsuit was filed against Coinbase this past Thursday on March 1 accusing the exchange of ‘insider trading’ for the bitcoin cash launch last December.
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West Virginia bookies, agents, adminstrators and others will be seeking out March Madness office pool software this year with their beloved Mountaineers destined for the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament.
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Casino Owner Icahn Sells Before Steel Tariff News Hits Stock
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sold nearly 1 million shares of stock in a company tied to the steel industry leading up to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose costly tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.
Bank of England Chief Slams Cryptocurrencies; Urges Action
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday launched a withering attack on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and urged regulators around the world to monitor them in the same way as other financial assets.
600 Computers Used for Bitcoin Mining Stolen in Massive Heist
Some 600 computers used to "mine" bitcoin and other virtual currencies have been stolen from data centers in Iceland in what police say is the biggest series of thefts ever in the North Atlantic island nation.
UK Online Gambling Operators Probed for Withdrawal Roadblocks
UK watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe to determine if online gambling operators are making it too difficult for customers to withdraw their funds.
Digital Fuel Launches New ‘Compliant’ Online Gambling Market Affiliate Market Platform
To kick off March, CalvinAyre.com's Becky Affiliate segment delved into the compliance issues facing today's online gambling affiliates.
JPMorgan Chase Fears Cryptocurrencies to be Disruptive to Competition
An internal report suggests that JPMorgan Chase is feeling threatened by decentralized currency in digital form.
How to Use Bitcoin to Bet the Academy Awards
You can fund your online sports betting account using Bitcoin this Academy Awards and withdraw using that cryptocurrency, then convert it into USD, euros, pounds or other money by connecting to your bank account.
Experts Break Down Future of Cryptocurrencies
“What we’re talking about here is a technology that has the ability to disintermediate some of the trusted participants in a transaction,” one expert said at a gathering held by the Chicago Sun Times Thursday night.
Online Bookie Tips: Learn How To Protect and Store Bitcoins
Bitcoin continues to be favored by online bookies. So, as a bookie, you should know how to protect and store your Bitcoins. Continue reading to find out short-term and long-term storage for your online bookie business.
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New Sexual Assault Allegations Surface Against Steve Wynn
Las Vegas casino and real estate mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape from an incident going back to the 1970’s according to a recent report in the Reno Gazette Journal.
Another Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cryptocurrency Exchange
132 Coincheck customers have banded together asking for a refund of 228 million yen ($2Mn) following a $530Mn USD hacking of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. The hacking occurred on January 26.
SEC Investigating Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the cryptocurrency market, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Nevada January Gambling Revenue Tops $1B Despite 2.1 Percent Drop
Nevada gambling revenue topped the psychologically important $1 billion threshold in January despite a 2.1 percent year-over-year decline that regulators attributed to the timing of the Chinese New Year and the number of weekend days that month.
Coinbase Experiencing Intermittent Delays in Bitcoin Sells and Buys
One of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, CoinBase, announced Wednesday it had been experiencing some delays in buys and sells of Bitcoin.
Man Tried to Launder €11.5m in Bitcoin Drug Money While in Amsterdam
A 38-year-old British man while living in Amsterdam allegedly tried to launder approximately €11.5 million in Bitcoin between 2014 and 2016.
Bill Gates: 'I Don't Think Bitcoin's Anonymity is a Good Thing'
Microsoft founder Bill Gates commented on bitcoin, initial coin offerings, and cryptocurrencies more generally during a Reddit AMA on Tuesday.
FunFair the Latest Blockchain-Oriented Project Geared Towards Online Gambling
On paper, the online gaming and gambling industry has seen a lot of change in recent years. Especially with the shift to digital and online gaming and gambling, a lot of new opportunities have arisen.
DraftKings Hires Head of Sportsbook in Anticipation of U.S. Legalized Sports Betting
Daily Fantasy Sports giant DraftKings has announced the hire of Sean Hurley to head up its new sportsbook division.
LVbet Becomes Official Partner of the German Ice Hockey Federation
The German Ice Hockey Federation eV (DEB) is proud to announce its partnership with digital sports betting company LVbet.
U.S. Justice Dept Ramps Up Efforts to Regulate Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies
Speaking before a caucus filled with American bankers, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said cryptocurrencies are a “new challenge” and the agency is planning on tending to the issue soon.
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Bitcoin Millions Story Was 'Fake News' Rapper 50 Cent Now Claims
The rapper and entrepreneur told TMZ.com he had recently "discovered" earnings of $8.5 million from proceeds of a 2014 album received in Bitcoin and not immediately converted into U.S. dollars.
FundFantasy Simulated Investing Contests Enhances Bonus Structure
With FundFantasy’s presale having been sold out, and their public token sale concluded, the FundFantasy project has made tremendous advancements, and have made some interesting changes to their bonus structure. The new model is simpler and is designed to avoid congestion on the Ethereum network.
Steve Wozniak loses $75K worth of BTC in Bitcoin scam
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has become the latest victim of an elaborate Bitcoin scam, taking the tech millionaire for $70K.
