Payments & Fintech
Payment solutions, cryptocurrency adoption, banking regulations, and fintech partnerships in iGaming.
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Payments & FintechTrending
Crypto.com and Robinhood in Landmark Prediction Market Partnership Talks
Crypto.com and Robinhood in talks for a landmark prediction market partnership to expand retail investor access to event contracts.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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Payments & FintechTrending
Cryptocurrency Prediction Market Volume Explodes 44x in 2026 YTD
Cryptocurrency volume across prediction markets has skyrocketed 44 times in the first seven months of 2026, signaling explosive growth in blockchain-based wagering platforms.
Marcus De Luca·
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Payments & FintechTrending
Trump Fintech Executive Order Gives Fed 120 Days to Open Payment Infrastructure to Crypto and Non-Bank Firms — Direct Implications for iGaming Payment Providers
President Trump's May 19 executive order directing the Federal Reserve to review payment infrastructure access for crypto and fintech firms within 120 days could reshape the cost and speed of iGaming payment rails in the US — as stablecoin payment providers, instant bank transfer platforms, and non-bank PSPs gain a regulatory pathway to Fedwire access previously reserved for insured depository institutions.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Payments & FintechTrending
Polymarket Launches Paid Fee Model on March 30 as ICE-Backed Platform Enters Monetisation Phase
Polymarket began charging trading fees on March 30, 2026, ending its free-to-trade model. Backed by a $2 billion Intercontinental Exchange investment since January, the platform now projects $800K–$1M in daily revenue from probability-scaled fees across its market categories.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Paysafe Completes Core Payments Infrastructure Overhaul, Targets 50% of iGaming Deposits in Key European Markets
Paysafe has completed a multi-year core infrastructure upgrade and set a target of processing 50% of online gambling deposits in the UK, Germany, and Sweden by end of 2027.
Illia Lisovskyy·
25SponsoredNuvei Launches Dedicated iGaming Payment Orchestration Layer with Real-Time Fraud Intelligence
Payment technology firm Nuvei has launched a purpose-built orchestration platform for iGaming operators, combining multi-PSP routing, real-time fraud scoring, and regulatory compliance automation.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Payments & FintechTrending
Crypto Payment Adoption in iGaming Accelerates as Stablecoin Integration Becomes Standard
A new industry report shows 38% of licensed iGaming operators now accept at least one cryptocurrency, with USDT and USDC leading adoption driven by cross-border transaction efficiency.
Sofia Eriksson·
55Open Banking Adoption Surges Among iGaming Operators as Instant Pay-Out Becomes Table Stakes
A new industry survey finds that 67% of licensed European iGaming operators now offer open banking payment options, with instant withdrawal capability cited as the primary driver of adoption.
Illia Lisovskyy·
28Open Banking Gambling Deposits Hit 12% Share in UK Market, Challenging Card Payment Dominance
Open banking payment methods now account for 12% of all UK online gambling deposits, with operators reporting faster settlement, lower fees, and improved player verification compared to cards.
Sofia Eriksson·
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