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💀 In 2025, the global gambling black market reached 5.9 trillion USD and is now considered the world’s 3rd largest economy Paid Members Public
💀 In 2025, the global gambling black market reached 5.9 trillion USD and is now considered the world’s 3rd largest economy The industry analysis was conducted by US-based regtech solutions provider Gaming Compliance International (GCI). It is important to note that retail or land-based gambling operations were not included
🏴☠️ Anti-fraud operations: Mastercard introduces a strategy to identify fraudulent merchants Paid Members Public
🏴☠️ Anti-fraud operations: Mastercard introduces a strategy to identify fraudulent merchants Merchant Trust Services is a combined solution leveraging Mastercard’s capabilities in intelligence, cybersecurity, authentication, and analytics to distinguish legitimate merchants from high-risk operators. ➡️ Specifically for merchants, the network is introducing its Merchant Scam and Risk Indicator (MSRI), designed to
👀 New research from Blask: what influences online gamblers’ search behavior and decision-making❓ Paid Members Public
👀 New research from Blask: what influences online gamblers’ search behavior and decision-making❓ The study was conducted during the first quarter of 2026 using a new platform tool — the “Maturity Index” — which mapped and measured the distribution of search intent across more than 50 markets. ➡️ First, it is important to clarify
📈 By 2029, A2A transactions will triple and place pressure on debit and prepaid cards Paid Members Public
📈 By 2029, A2A transactions will triple and place pressure on debit and prepaid cards According to a new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, real-time payments and account-to-account transferscontinue to gain popularity worldwide. 🧬 By 2028, the total number of real-time payment transactions worldwide is expected to increase from 260 billion in 2023
⚡️Kraken and MoneyGram launch global partnership for crypto cash withdrawals across 200 countries Paid Members Public
⚡️Kraken and MoneyGram launch global partnership for crypto cash withdrawals across 200 countries The partnership between crypto exchange Kraken and global payments network MoneyGram will allow users to convert digital assets into cash through a worldwide infrastructure spanning more than 500,000 retail locations. ➡️ The agreement leverages MoneyGram’s physical,
👻 Alleged data leaks involving Polymarket and Kraken raise questions, but no conclusive evidence has emerged Paid Members Public
👻 Alleged data leaks involving Polymarket and Kraken raise questions, but no conclusive evidence has emerged The situation ultimately proved less severe than initially reported. Both companies denied the alleged cyberattacks, while user and market reactions remained relatively calm. 💎 Typical pattern: a seller on an underground forum claims to possess large-scale
🎉 USA🇺🇸: why are stablecoins beginning to dominate the payments industry❓ Paid Members Public
🎉 USA🇺🇸: why are stablecoins beginning to dominate the payments industry❓ Thanks to the GENIUS and CLARITY laws, financial institutions now have greater opportunities to develop proprietary blockchain solutions, build stablecoin reserves, and expand institutional operations. However, regulation is not the only factor behind this growth. ⭐ Experts believe the most important
☠️USA🇺🇸 will confiscate 500 million USD in cryptocurrency from Iran🇮🇷 Paid Members Public
☠️USA🇺🇸 will confiscate 500 million USD in cryptocurrency from Iran🇮🇷 Operation “Economic Fury”, aimed at blocking Iranian financial flows, was launched in March 2025 and, according to statements from the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has already led to a sharp decline in the local currency and a deep economic crisis.