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NEWPlatformJul 25, 2026

Bet-velvet begins passkey rollout

Bet-velvet is introducing passkeys in stages. Eligible players will be able to sign in with a credential protected by their phone or computer, without entering a password. Because the credential is tied to the site, it also reduces the risk of stolen passwords and fake login pages.

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PaymentsJul 24, 2026

Visa network tokens enter card-deposit pilot

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PaymentsJul 23, 2026

USDC withdrawal pilot extends beyond bank hours

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PartnershipsJul 22, 2026

Bet-velvet explores a Chainlink reserves dashboard

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PaymentsJul 21, 2026

Ramp adds stablecoin payments and accounts with Stripe

Bill Pay sends stablecoins from bank funds; a separate account holds balances.

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GuidesJul 20, 2026

EU AI Act sets disclosure duties for player-facing AI

Article 50 covers AI interactions and certain generated content from 2 August 2026.

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GamesJul 19, 2026

Bet-velvet and Evolution prepare a live studio

Studio testing covers camera views, dealer routines and playback on supported devices.

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EventsJul 18, 2026

Pragmatic Play joins the tournament calendar

Planned events include sprints, collection challenges and weekly finals.

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GuidesJul 17, 2026

Brazil requires prominent warnings in betting ads

From 17 July, one prescribed warning must occupy at least 10% of the ad area.

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PaymentsJul 16, 2026

Visa launches a stablecoin platform beta

Selected institutions can test wallet operations and controls, starting with Open USD.

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EventsJul 15, 2026

Daniel Negreanu leads a five-part Decision Lab

Interactive hand replays examine the evidence behind each poker decision.

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PaymentsJul 14, 2026

ECB selects 36 providers for digital euro pilot

The 12-month test is planned for the second half of 2027.

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PlatformJul 13, 2026

Bet-velvet rolls out Fraud Shield

Session and payment checks can pause an action or send it for review.

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GuidesJul 12, 2026

Responsible Play Center brings account controls together

Players can review active limits, request breaks and reach independent support.

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PaymentsJul 11, 2026

Withdrawal tracker shows five processing stages

Each request displays confirmed updates, required actions and a timing estimate.

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GuidesJul 10, 2026

Dutch regulator pursues €420000 penalty over Polymarket

The Ksa says an earlier enforcement order was breached; court appeal remains available.

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PaymentsJul 9, 2026

Mastercard plans more frequent card settlement

The staged expansion includes weekends and regulated stablecoins alongside fiat currencies.

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PlatformJul 8, 2026

FIDO estimates five billion passkeys in use

Its 2026 research also tracks consumer adoption and workplace deployment.

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GuidesJul 7, 2026

Britain moves deposit-limit deadline to 30 September

Operators get more time to implement a common definition of gross deposit limits.

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BonusesJul 6, 2026

Britain caps bonus wagering requirements at 10x

Rules in force since 19 January also restrict mixed-product qualifying conditions.

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