Monday, May 19, 2025

Former Binance Executive and Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested in Moscow on May 16 Over $15 Million Fraud
Vladimir Smerkis, former head of Binance's CIS division and co-founder of the tap-to-earn game Blum, was arrested in Moscow on May 16 on charges of large-scale fraud...

El Salvador's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 6,180 BTC, Yielding $357M Profit Under President Bukele
El Salvador has increased its national Bitcoin holdings to over 6,180 BTC through daily accumulation, as part of its long-term crypto strategy...

Panama City Mayor Considers Bitcoin Reserve After Meeting El Salvador Officials; Bukele Reports $357 Million Profit on $287 Million Bitcoin Investment
The mayor of Panama City has indicated plans to create a Bitcoin reserve following a meeting with officials from El Salvador, including Bitcoin advocates such as Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert...

Bitcoin Hits Record Weekly Close Above $106,500 Amid ETF Inflows and Inflation Concerns
Bitcoin has surged to its highest weekly close ever, reaching above $106,500, surpassing its previous record set in January...

Japan's Metaplanet Buys $104 Million More Bitcoin, Holdings Now 7,800 BTC Worth $812 Million
Japanese company Metaplanet has acquired an additional 1,004 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $104 million...

Nepalese gambling restrictions tighten foreign investment
The Nepalese Government is tightening restrictions on foreign investment in the nation’s gambling frameworks. The proposed legislation change would lessen the impact of outside investment and bring ...

Japan to implement new law to make illegal online gambling more difficult
In an effort to try and stop the country’s residents from accessing illegal casinos, Japan looks to be imposing a new law that will make it more difficult. This comes after a recent report suggested...

DraftKings claims top EKG sportsbook spot once again
DraftKings has secured the top position in Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s (EKG) latest evaluation of US online sportsbook apps, and not for the first time. In their rankings for the first half of 2025, D...

South Korea Inspire Entertainment Resort reported to be up for sale
The foreigner-only casino complex, Inspire Entertainment Resort, is now for sale with the process initiated by private equity firm Bain Capital, according to The Korea Times. The publication shared th...

Caitlin Clark leads a surge in WNBA betting interest
Caitlin Clark has been a revelation since she joined the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and with that, a surge in sports wagering on the competition. Highly regarded as the best thr...

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