Tag Archives: Blockchain

Fastex ups network security with Testnet launch

SBC News Fastex ups network security with Testnet launch

Fastex Chain has committed to improving the efficiency and security of its blockchain product with the February 1 launch of its Testnet mechanism, featuring the latest consensus feature, Proof of Stake Autonomy (PoSA). Part of the SoftConstruct group of brands, Fastex is a Web3-driven exchange that allows developers, builders and businesses the opportunity to build and scale decentralised applications. Vigen …

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FeedConstruct becomes the latest to accept FTN

SBC News FeedConstruct becomes the latest to accept FTN

FeedConstruct will continue to bring its partners “even closer to the most innovative changes” in the digital space after announcing that it will begin to accept Fasttoken (FTN) as a payment method from 1 February 2023. FTN is the “official cryptocurrency” of the Fastex ecosystem, a Web3-driven exchange developed by SoftConstruct. The move towards accepting FTN has been heralded as …

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Speed Media snaps up CoinPoint’s crypto casino websites

SBC News Speed Media snaps up CoinPoint's crypto casino websites

Speed Media, an iGaming digital marketing company owned by JKR Investment Group, has acquired premium blockchain agency CoinPoint Group’s network, including its flagship site BestBitcoinCasino.com. Founded in 2013 as as the first consultation and marketing agency focused on blockchain technology and crypto solutions, CoinPoint Group has created a wide network of websites, including iGaming websites BestBitcoinCasino.com and BestBitcoinSlots.com as well …

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CrustLab: Top trends that will disrupt the industry

CrustLab: Top trends that will disrupt the industry

Adam Gontarz, CEO for custom software development company CrustLab, writes for SBC News about the emerging trends across the betting and gaming industry, and how 2021 promises some interesting technological developments. With the constant evolution and advancement of technologies within the betting and gaming industry, what was maybe considered ‘hot’ one day may be replaced by a new development or …

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Greentube ventures into ‘uncharted territory’ with HERO esports acquisition

Greentube ventures into ‘uncharted territory’ with HERO esports acquisition

Greentube has made its first foray into the esports and blockchain space after acquiring HERO, in an agreement which will diversify the NOVOMATIC Interactive division’s portfolio. The HERO esports platform enables players ‘to challenge other enthusiasts without the interference of bookmakers setting the odds’.  Celebrating the acquisition, Michael Bauer, CFO/CGO at Greentube, said: “At Greentube, we aim to hold a …

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Bitcoin, Brazil and the Bombay Club: Tim Heath on all things Coingaming

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Tim Heath recently stepped down as CEO of the Coingaming Group to focus on its fast-growing venture capital (VC) fund. He explains how Christmas musings brought lift off for the group and how its VC fund opens doors for Bitcasino.io and Sportsbet.io, before discussing his “new baby” and first of its kind for the industry – the Bombay Club. You …

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MannBenham forms ‘specific advisory’ for transforming global gambling marketplace

SBC News MannBenham forms 'specific advisory' for transforming global gambling marketplace

Isle of Man-based law firm MannBenham has announced the formation of a new igaming-specific legal advisory, offering counsel on the changing dynamics impacting the global gambling sector. The advisory has been developed by MannBenham to offer legal advice on new disciplines such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, alongside further guidance on changing compliance directives impacting all industry stakeholders. In its statement, …

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BETR launches multi-cryptocurrency betting

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Blockchain-technology focused BETR has adapted its decentralised betting system to give customers the opportunity to now place bets using multiple cryptocurrencies. As part of the new system changes, punters will have the option to decide which currency they wish to place a bet in. Wagers will then be stored in any one of the supported currencies, and can then mixed …

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BETR sportsbook app gets design and navigation uplift

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Blockchain-based BETR has released a new client version of its app –https://bet.betrodds.io, designed to be more familiar to traditional sportsbook users. It is another update to the app first released ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June 2018, just four months after the close of the company’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Since then, the app – which provided one of the first …

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