๐ NOVEMBER 11, 2026
๐ฅ 5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN CRYPTO & iGAMING
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IBIA LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE ON CRYPTO & BETTING INTEGRITY๐น The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched The Next Bet, a new industry publication exploring digital assets, blockchain and payment technology in regulated sports betting.
๐น Betsson Group, Pay4Fun and the Malta Gaming Authority are among the participants.
The initiative highlights the growing role of stablecoins, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention in betting payments.
Source: https://igaming.org/sports-news/ibia-launches-new-initiative-on-digital-assets-and-betting-integrity/โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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PNC BANK & COINBASE TEST USDC PAYMENTS
PNC Bank is partnering with Coinbase to pilot incoming USDC payments for corporate and institutional clients.
Received USDC will be automatically converted into US dollars.
The initiative reflects growing interest among traditional banks in stablecoin infrastructure and faster cross-border payments.Source: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/pnc-offer-stablecoin-payments-clients-coinbase-partnership-2026-11-09/โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
3. ๐ง๐ท BRAZILโS BETTING RESTRICTIONS AFFECT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY
Brazilโs restrictions on regulated betting are creating problems not only for operators but also for payment providers, technology suppliers and contractors.๐น Industry participants report unpaid invoices, cancelled contracts and financial uncertainty.
Legal challenges remain unresolved as the Supreme Federal Court reviews the constitutional questions.Source: https://next.io/news/regulation/brazil-betting-ban-hits-entire-supply-chain/โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
4. ๐ฑ๐น LITHUANIA CONSIDERS MANDATORY PLAYER CARDS
Lithuaniaโs parliament is considering amendments that would require players to use personal gambling cards and eliminate cash payments in gambling venues.๐ The proposed system would allow authorities to monitor deposits and winnings across operators.
๐ The next parliamentary discussion is scheduled for December 17.
Source: https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/3110233/seimas-spres-del-privalomos-losejo-korteles-losimu-be-grynuju-iteisinimoโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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BRAGG GAMING ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITION๐ Bragg Gaming Group has appointed COO Morten Tonnesen as interim CEO following Matevลพ Mazijโs departure.
๐น Mazij will remain involved as a strategic advisor.
The companyโs priorities include improving financial performance, strengthening cash flow and continuing to develop its technology and gaming content.Source: https://investors.bragg.group/pr/news-details/2026/Bragg-Gaming-Group-Announces-Leadership-Transition/default.aspxโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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