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Moscow, Russia, October 13th, 2026, Chainwire
A7 International enables businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets, while recipients receive a regular bank transfer, reflecting A7’s international positioning and expanding the geography of settlements available to foreign clients.
In two years of operation, A7 has become one of the key players in the international settlements market. Founded in 2024 to serve the foreign economic activity of Russian businesses, it currently serves around 15,000 companies, processing 10+ trillion roubles in 2025 alone. The services A7 offered domestically sparked interest among businesses from other countries, prompting the company to come up with a new product for foreign clients.
The launch of A7 International marks a new stage in A7’s journey. In response to requests from foreign entrepreneurs, the company is expanding its positioning and creating an export offering for businesses in various countries. It is a remote service compliant with local legislation on digital assets and available only in those jurisdictions where cryptocurrency circulation is permitted.
“We are presenting not just a new product in the lineup, but a new image of A7. We have adapted our service so that it can be used remotely from anywhere in the world. This is precisely the key demand of market participants today. They want to be able to transfer money around the world in a few clicks in the shortest possible time – directly from your smartphone, without lengthy paperwork, hidden fees, or unjustified holds on funds. And we are packaging this demand into a convenient and competitive form,” said Chairman of Bank PSB Petr Fradkov.
The mechanics of the service are simple: the client transfers USDT, and A7 arranges a bank transfer via SWIFT using the counterparty details specified in the invoice. The recipient does not need to accept cryptocurrency or open a crypto wallet: the funds arrive in their bank account.
To submit an application, you need to register in your personal account on the website a7.biz. Individuals undergo identity verification (KYC), and companies undergo corporate data verification (KYB). Then the client uploads the invoice and the necessary documents. The built-in algorithm automatically recognizes the invoice data and helps fill out the application.
“The system operates as follows. AI analyzes the sender and beneficiary, jurisdictions, and key risk factors of the transaction. Based on the verification results, a risk profile of the payment is formed and the available options for processing it are determined. The system compares compliance requirements with the capabilities of the existing payment infrastructure. After that, it recommends the optimal payment route taking into account its cost, speed, reliability, and applicable restrictions. Routing dynamically adapts to changes in conditions and the availability of payment channels. Data accumulated over the years makes it possible to continuously improve the quality of decisions made by the system,” noted A7 CEO Ilan Shor.
At launch, A7 International accepts USDT on the TRON network. Bank transfers are available in US dollars, euros, Chinese yuan, and UAE dirhams. Other currencies are available by prior agreement. The commission is 0.3% for both businesses and individuals. After uploading the invoice, the client sees the final cost of the payment, including commission, in advance.
Payment execution time is from one business day. After the operation is completed, the client receives a SWIFT message or another confirming document. For currency and customs control, the service also provides closing documents.
The presentation of the service took place on a symbolic date and time — October 13 at 13:13.
Video of the official presentation and Customer journey here.
About A7
A7 is a global financial technology company specializing in international payments and settlement solutions for international trade. It was established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank.
A7 is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across more than 100 countries, combining global financial expertise, advanced technology and regulatory compliance. The company’s products include international payments, digital financial assets and promissory notes.
A7 Group works with 15,000 clients, with around 2,000 transactions processed through the system every day. In 2025, approximately 19% of Russian companies’ cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. In October 2025, A7 received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.
ContactCMOAlex FedorovA7info@a7.biz
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Bitzo, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.

Schalke 04 finished the 2025-26 2. Bundesliga on 70 points, eight clear of the next club. Racing Santander took LaLiga 2 with 82, and Venezia and Frosinone went up automatically from Serie B.
Second divisions draw loyal crowds and long seasons, yet sportsbooks price them with less data and thinner liquidity than the first divisions. Margins often widen, market menus shrink and odds can move sharply on team news.
Each league also follows its own promotion system, and those formats shape late-season prices in ways that top-flight bettors rarely meet.
Three Leagues Side by Side
Squad sizes, season lengths and playoff formats differ across the three divisions, and each difference affects how outright and late-season markets behave.
Detail
Serie B
2. Bundesliga
LaLiga 2 (Hypermotion)
Clubs
20
18
22
Matchdays
38
34
42
Automatic promotion
1st and 2nd
1st and 2nd
1st and 2nd
Extra route up
Playoffs for 3rd to 8th
3rd plays the Bundesliga's 16th
Playoffs for 3rd to 6th
2025-26 promoted
Venezia, Frosinone, Monza
Schalke 04, Elversberg, Paderborn
Racing Santander, Deportivo La Coruña, Málaga
Last verified: October 2026
Goal rates also differ. The 2. Bundesliga averaged 2.93 goals per match last season, while LaLiga 2 averaged 2.63 across 462 games, so totals lines in Germany tend to start higher.
What Changes Below the First Division
Second-tier football rewards a closer look at context, since several factors move prices more than they would in a first division:
Playoff tie-breaks: a level Serie B aggregate favours the higher-placed club, which sent Monza past Catanzaro after a 2-2 final
Relegated clubs: sides that drop from the first division often keep larger budgets, which can distort early-season prices
Squad turnover: loan deals and late transfers reshape line-ups more often than in the first division
Fixture load: LaLiga 2's 42 rounds stretch squads across a long season, with midweek rounds in places
Information flow: fewer press conferences and less statistical coverage mean late team news can shift a line quickly
Market menus also tend to narrow outside headline fixtures, especially for corners, cards and player props. Our look at Championship betting shows the same pattern in England's second tier.
3 Crypto Sportsbooks for Europe's Second Tiers
Order weighs the range of second-tier markets, the data behind settlement and the tools available on a matchday. Each entry includes one point to weigh before a stake.
1. Dexsport
Dexsport names 39 football market types in its rulebook, covering Asian handicaps, half-by-half totals, corners, cards and shots on target next to the match result. Settlement leans on official league and broadcaster sites such as raisport.rai.it and bundesliga.de, backed by WhoScored data and Flashscore when a figure goes missing.
Combo+ adds a multiplier from 1.08 to 1.5 on accumulators of four to ten legs, and Cash Out covers open bets. Market depth on a second-tier fixture may trail a top-flight match, so the menu deserves a look before kick-off. Dexapp LTD operates it under an Anjouan licence.
2. Cloudbet
Cloudbet, a crypto bookmaker since 2013, has built a reputation for high limits and competitive margins on European football. Its board reaches into second divisions, with Asian handicaps, totals and live markets on many Serie B, 2. Bundesliga and LaLiga 2 fixtures.
Long-running operation and a Curaçao licence give Cloudbet a lengthy public record. Its higher limits suit bettors who stake larger amounts, though limits on lower leagues can still trail those on top-flight games, so check the maximum on the slip before a large bet.
3. Stake
Stake, online since 2017, prices football across a wide range of European leagues, second divisions among them. Its bet builder combines several outcomes from one match, such as a result, total goals and cards, on many fixtures.
Cash Out helps manage open bets, and the same account opens a large casino, which suits players who use both. Bet builder availability tends to focus on bigger matches, so smaller second-tier fixtures may show only core markets such as the result, handicaps and totals. Stake operates under a Curaçao licence.
Reading Second-Tier Markets Across a Season
Promotion and relegation stakes grow sharper as spring approaches, and late-season motivation can outweigh form. Clubs safe in mid-table may rotate, while sides in the playoff race or the relegation fight push hard to the last round.
Specialist markets need a little extra care. Corner and card lines rely on referee and team data that second-tier coverage supplies less often, and our guide to corners and cards explains how those lines form.
Outright markets add another angle. Promotion and relegation books let a bettor back a club to go up or down without a call on the champion, and prices on those books shift through the winter transfer window. Spanish fans can compare the second tier with first-division LaLiga markets for a sense of depth.
Conclusion
Serie B, the 2. Bundesliga and LaLiga 2 each run long, unpredictable seasons with distinct routes to promotion. Last season sent Venezia, Frosinone and Monza up from Italy, Schalke, Elversberg and Paderborn from Germany, and Racing Santander, Deportivo and Málaga from Spain.
Dexsport, Cloudbet and Stake all price these divisions, each with its own mix of market depth, limits and matchday tools. Second-tier lines can move sharply on team news, so check the menu close to kick-off.
Betting laws differ from one country to another, so look up local rules first. Stake only at legal age, accept that KYC or AML checks may apply, and keep stakes within a budget set for the whole season.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. League formats, market menus, limits and promotions change over time and vary by country, so check each sportsbook's current offer before you bet. Some platforms named here may not be available where you live. Betting carries risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please bet responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

Responsible play tools help most when they exist before the first deposit. Once a session goes badly, a player who wants a limit may find the option buried, delayed or missing altogether.
Crypto casinos vary widely here. Some publish deposit caps, reminders and timed breaks in account settings, while others offer self-exclusion by email and little else.
Ten features separate a casino that plans for problem moments from one that leaves them to chance. They fall into three groups: protections that work before money moves, tools that act during a session, and exits for a player who wants to stop.
Before Money Moves
Four features show up on the signup page, the cashier or the terms, so a new player can confirm them before they hand over an email address.
1. Stated Minimum Age and a Plan to Enforce It
Terms should name a minimum age of 18 or the local legal age, whichever is higher in that country. Look also for a line on how the casino enforces it, such as document requests before a withdrawal, since a checkbox alone does little.
2. Deposit Limits With a Delay on Increases
Deposit caps work daily, weekly or monthly. The important detail hides in the small print: a well-built tool applies a decrease straight away but makes an increase wait, often 24 hours or longer, so a heated moment cannot undo a calm decision.
3. Bonus Offers You Can Decline or Delay
Welcome offers tie a balance to wagering conditions, which can keep a player at the tables longer than planned. Casinos that let you skip or postpone the bonus at signup give you control over that commitment.
4. Opt-Outs for Promotional Messages
Promotional emails and push alerts can pull a player back on a bad day. Clear opt-outs in account settings, separate from service messages, keep unwanted offers out of your inbox.
During a Session
Three tools work while the cards are dealt and the reels spin, and each one targets a different warning sign.
5. Loss and Wager Limits
Loss limits stop play once net losses reach a chosen figure for the day, week or month, while wager limits put a ceiling on total stakes. Quick-fire crypto games, from dice to crash, burn through stakes in minutes, so a wager cap often matters more than a deposit cap for those formats.
6. Reality Checks
Reality checks pause the game on a timer and display a pop-up with minutes played and the net result so far. Players choose the interval, often between 15 and 60 minutes, and the reminder breaks the time blur that long sessions create.
7. Readable Account History
Transaction and bet history should show deposits, withdrawals, stakes and results in one place, with dates. Crypto amounts swing with price, so a history that shows dollar values next to coin amounts gives a truer picture of what a session cost.
When You Want to Stop
Exits matter most and receive the least attention at signup. Three features decide how easily a player can step away.
8. Timed Breaks
Cooling-off periods freeze play for a day, a week or a month while the account stays open. Strong versions lock the account for the full period, with early reversal off the table.
9. Self-Exclusion With a Clear Route, Length and Scope
Self-exclusion should explain three things: how to request it, how long it lasts and what it blocks. Some casinos offer an account button, others an email address, and the scope may cover games only or the whole site. Our look at self-set limits compares how several crypto casinos handle exclusion periods.
10. Self-Assessment and Named Support Services
Short questionnaires help players spot warning signs, for example a habit of play on borrowed money or a pull to win back losses. Pair that with named outside services, for example Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare or Gambling Therapy, and a player has somewhere to turn outside the casino itself.
Dexsport's Email Route to a Break
Dexsport accepts exclusion requests by email to info@dexsport.io, sent from the address on the account, or through its support team. Players state "self-exclusion" and the period they want, and the account locks within 12 hours of receipt.
That lock applies to gaming services. Dexsport's policy adds that its decentralised design means it cannot shut off the website itself, so the site stays reachable. Players who want a wider barrier can add a blocker app on their devices alongside the exclusion.
Dexsport's responsible gambling page also hosts a short quiz of six questions on gambling habits, names Gamblers Anonymous, Gambling Therapy and GamCare, and gives parents advice on device passwords and content filters.
At signup, the bonus choice defaults to "I'll choose later", so new players can open an account without a commitment to any wagering target.
Its terms set a minimum age of 18, or higher where local law requires it. Dexapp LTD operates the platform with an Anjouan licence, and features the page leaves undescribed, such as deposit caps, are worth a question to support before a first deposit.
Two Minutes on Any Casino's Website
Every feature on this list leaves a trace somewhere public, so a quick tour of a casino's site shows what it offers before you register.
Feature
Where to look first
Minimum age and enforcement
Terms and conditions, eligibility section
Deposit, loss and wager limits
Responsible gambling page or account settings
Bonus opt-out
Signup flow and bonus terms
Marketing preferences
Privacy policy and account notifications
Reality checks and timed breaks
Responsible gambling page
Account history
Wallet or transactions tab
Self-exclusion
Responsible gambling page and terms
Self-assessment and support links
Footer link to the responsible gambling page
Last verified: October 2026
Each licence also shapes which tools an operator must provide, since regulators set different minimum standards. Our walkthrough on licence checks shows how to look up a casino licence in a public register.
Conclusion
Ten features cover the full arc of play. Before money moves, look for age enforcement, delayed limit increases, a bonus you can decline and a marketing opt-out. During a session, loss and wager limits, reality checks and a clear history keep spending visible. When a player wants out, timed breaks, self-exclusion with a defined scope and named support services give a real exit.
Casinos rarely offer all ten, so decide which ones matter most to you and confirm them before registration.
Online gambling laws vary between countries, so confirm the rules where you live. Sign up only at legal age, keep in mind that KYC or AML checks may apply, and treat every deposit as money spent on entertainment.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Responsible gambling tools, policies and processing times vary by operator and change over time, so check each casino's current policy before you sign up. Gambling involves risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, contact a support service such as Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare or Gambling Therapy.

Rain starts at 4-4 in the second set, the covers come on, and the live odds on your slip turn grey. Play might resume in twenty minutes, tomorrow morning or never.
Each outcome settles differently. Whether the bet stands, settles on the score so far or returns at odds of 1 depends on the sport, the market and the sportsbook's clock.
Outdoor sports produce stoppages every week, from washed-out cricket to suspended baseball and red-flagged races. Esports adds its own version through server faults and forfeits.
Live Markets Freeze Within Seconds
Sportsbooks suspend in-play markets the moment play halts. Odds lock, new bets bounce back from the slip, and Cash Out usually disappears until trading reopens.
Pre-match and in-play bets placed before the stoppage keep their original odds. Bookmakers price them on the line at the moment of acceptance, so a long delay does not reprice an open slip.
Trading resumes only when officials confirm a restart. Odds then reflect the new situation, which can look quite different after a long break, since a server who held serve easily before rain may face a damp court and cold legs afterwards.
Two Clocks Decide the Rest
Once a stoppage drags on, two separate time windows usually govern settlement:
Postponement window: an event that has yet to start and moves past a set number of hours, often 24 to 48, voids and returns stakes at odds of 1
Interruption window: an event that starts, stops, and fails to finish within a set period settles markets the score has already decided and refunds the rest
The second rule explains why a half-played match can produce a mixed settlement. Any first-half total already exceeded by the stoppage pays out, while the full-time result returns the stake. Our breakdown of void bet rules covers postponement windows and palpable errors in more depth.
Sport-by-Sport Treatment of a Stoppage
Each sport has its own vocabulary for an unfinished game, and sportsbooks often write separate rules to match.
Sport
Common stoppage
Typical treatment
Tennis
Rain delay, retirement, walkover
Delays: bets stand once play finishes. Walkovers void. Retirements vary by book
Cricket
Rain, bad light, washout
Revised targets count. A no result voids match bets
Baseball
Rain, suspended game
Moneyline stands once the game becomes official. Totals need a full game
Golf
Weather cuts rounds
Outrights settle on the official result if enough holes finish
Motorsport
Red flag, shortened race
Settles on the official classification
Esports
Server fault, technical defeat, forfeit
Pauses keep bets live. Forfeits and walkovers often void
Last verified: October 2026
Tennis
Tennis books usually let rain-delayed matches run on, even into the next day, because officials almost always complete them. Walkovers, where a player withdraws before the first point, void match bets at virtually every sportsbook.
Retirement mid-match causes the most disputes. Some books void the match winner market, some settle it once a set finishes, and some pay the player who advances. Our comparison of Grand Slam coverage shows how tennis menus differ between books.
Cricket
Limited-overs cricket uses the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to reset targets after rain, and sportsbooks settle the match result on that official outcome. Matches that end without a result void match bets, while Test cricket keeps the draw as its own outcome. Player and innings markets follow separate rules, which our guide to cricket markets explains.
Baseball
Major League Baseball treats a game as official after five innings, or four and a half when the home side leads. Under rules in place since 2020, the league resumes games halted before that point from the moment of suspension. Many books settle a moneyline once a game turns official, yet totals and run lines usually need nine innings, or eight and a half with the home side ahead.
Esports
Technical pauses happen often in Counter-Strike, Valorant and similar titles, and bets stay live while organisers fix the problem. Forfeits and technical defeats work differently: some books void, while others settle on the official result, based on how many maps or rounds finished first.
Combos After a Stopped Leg
Accumulators react leg by leg. Each voided selection drops out at odds of 1, so a four-leg combo becomes a three-leg combo with lower total odds, and any boost tied to leg count may shrink.
Partial settlement adds another twist. One leg might settle on a decided market while another refunds, so the final payout reflects only the legs with a firm result.
Dexsport's Clocks for a Stopped Event
Dexsport publishes both windows in its betting rules. Fixtures pushed back past a 36 to 48 hour window return at odds of 1. Games that begin and stay incomplete for 12 to 48 hours pay out on the score when play stopped, and outcomes still open at that point return at odds of 1.
On combos, the Dexsport Combo+ multiplier recalculates when a leg refunds, and it falls to 1 once more than two legs return. Dexsport's terms also cover technical defeats and walkovers for esports titles such as Counter-Strike, Valorant and Overwatch.
Players who disagree with a settlement have 10 days to raise it with support. Dexapp LTD, the company behind the sportsbook, works under an Anjouan licence.
Weather and Rules Deserve a Pre-Match Look
Outdoor fixtures reward a few minutes of preparation before the stake goes down.
Forecast: rain, wind or heat warnings for the venue on match day
Sport rules page: the book's treatment of retirements, washouts and shortened events
Market choice: markets that settle early, such as first-set or first-five-innings lines, depend less on a full finish
Combo exposure: how many legs share the same weather system
Conclusion
Stoppages follow a predictable path. Live markets freeze within seconds, open bets keep their odds, and two clocks then decide whether a bet stands, settles on the score so far or returns at odds of 1.
Each sport adds its own twist: tennis lets delayed matches finish, cricket counts revised targets, baseball waits for an official game, and esports separates pauses from forfeits. Retirement rules in tennis vary the most between sportsbooks, so they deserve a check before any outdoor bet.
Sports betting rules differ by country, so read your local law first. Bet only at legal age, allow for possible KYC or AML checks, and keep stakes within a weekly budget, especially during rain-hit tournaments.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Settlement rules, time windows and sport-specific treatment vary by sportsbook and change over time, so read each operator's current betting rules before you bet. Betting carries risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please bet responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

Digital table games deal blackjack, roulette, and baccarat without a camera or a croupier. Software draws every card and every pocket, rounds take seconds, and stakes often start lower than at a live table.
Three formats share the label. Studio RNG tables come from slot developers, First Person titles from Evolution copy its live studio games in software, and in-house originals belong to the casino itself.
Each format settles a hand in its own way, and the size of a digital table range differs widely between crypto casinos.
Three Formats Behind the Digital Table Label
Lobbies rarely separate these formats, yet the source of each result changes what a player can check and how quickly a session moves.
Format
Who builds it
How the result forms
What a player can check
Studio RNG table
Slot studios such as Play'n Go, Red Tiger, or Playtech
Certified random number generator on the studio server
Published RTP and the studio's test certificate
First-person game
Evolution
RNG engine inside a copy of a live studio game
Published RTP, plus a button that moves the player to the live version
In-house original
The casino itself
Seeds from the server and the player, often provably fair
Each round's hash, checked after the round ends
Last verified: October 2026
Studio tables and First Person games rely on independent test labs, while many originals let a player verify each round directly. Our explainer on fairness proofs compares those two kinds of evidence.
Where Digital Tables Differ From Live Ones
Rules on paper often match the live version, yet several practical details shift once the dealer disappears.
Pace: a digital blackjack hand takes seconds, so a player may finish several hundred rounds while a live table deals sixty
Stakes: minimums commonly start at a few cents, well under the usual live table floor
Shuffles: software reshuffles after every hand on many titles, so card counters lose any edge
Rule sets: studios publish dealer rules, payouts, and side bets in a help panel, and these vary from one title to the next
Speed deserves the most attention. The house edge applies to each hand, so more hands per hour mean a higher expected cost per hour, even at a low stake.
First Person Games Explained
Evolution launched its First Person range as RNG versions of its studio hits. Each title recreates the look of a live game, complete with a 3D table, and adds a "Go Live" button that opens the live studio table with the same rules.
The range covers First Person Blackjack, Roulette, Lightning Roulette, Baccarat, Dragon Tiger, and Dream Catcher, among other titles. Players use the digital version to learn a layout at low stakes, then move to a dealer once they feel comfortable.
Rules on First Person tables often mirror the equivalent live game closely, which keeps the move between formats simple. Blackjack basics still decide most of the edge, and our walkthrough of blackjack variants covers the rule changes that matter.
11 Crypto Casinos With Digital Table Ranges
Order weighs the number of RNG table titles, the presence of First Person games and the spread of studios that supply the tables. Each entry notes one practical point to know before a session.
1. Dexsport
Dexsport tags around 200 RNG table titles, and roulette, blackjack and poker make up the largest groups, plus smaller sets of baccarat, craps and Dragon Tiger. Evolution First Person adds about two dozen titles, and Relax Table Games contributes its own range.
The menu's Table collection shows only part of that total, so provider pages and search reveal more. Table rounds count toward the x2 casino turnover Dexsport sets on each deposit before a payout, and Dexapp LTD operates under an Anjouan licence.
2. Cloudbet
Cloudbet, active in crypto gambling since 2013, lists around 35 blackjack, 25 roulette and more than 40 baccarat titles in its card and table sections. Those games come from a provider pool of 80-plus studios, among them Playtech, Play'n GO and Pragmatic Play.
Cloudbet has also built a reputation for high table limits, which suits players who raise stakes as a session goes on. Its full catalogue holds over 2,500 casino games, so table formats make up a sizeable share, and a Curaçao licence covers the operator.
3. Stake
Stake, launched in 2017, builds its own Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette and Hilo games among more than 20 in-house originals. Each one uses provably fair seeds, so a player can check any round after it ends.
Studio RNG tables fill out the rest of the table offer, next to a broad live lobby from several major studios. Players who want both formats can compare an original blackjack hand with a studio version on the same account, and a Curaçao licence covers the operator.
4. BC.Game
BC.Game, active since 2017, aggregates more than 10,000 titles from over 80 providers, and its table titles come from studios such as Play'n GO and Red Tiger. Its in-house originals focus on Crash, Limbo, Mines, Plinko and Dice.
Digital card and wheel tables therefore come from third-party studios, with live versions from Evolution in a separate section. BC.Game moved its licence to Anjouan in December 2024, and its large coin list helps players fund a table session in less common assets.
5. 1win
1win offers roulette in European, American and French versions, blackjack in Classic, Multi-hand and Vegas Strip formats, and poker titles such as Texas Hold'em, Caribbean Stud and Three Card Poker.
Baccarat completes the core set, and each game type comes in several studio variants. The catalogue spans thousands of games in total, so filters by game type help narrow the table section quickly. Live versions of the same games have a separate area for players who want a dealer.
6. Duelbits
Duelbits offers 14 in-house originals, and three of them suit table players: Blackjack, Roulette and Duel Poker. Its original Blackjack lists an RTP of 99.21%, above the figure on many studio versions.
All Duelbits originals use provably fair technology, and studio table games from outside providers complete the range. The originals play at a brisk pace, so a per-session hand limit makes sense, and the site also hosts a sportsbook and esports markets on the same account.
7. BitStarz
BitStarz, a crypto casino since 2014, keeps a table section with blackjack, roulette and baccarat played against the computer, plus several video poker varieties. Studios behind the catalogue include BGaming, Habanero, Endorphina and Platipus.
Evolution supplies the live versions of the same games, so a player can practise a format digitally and then move to a dealer. BitStarz draws on a smaller studio pool than some newer sites, yet its table range covers every classic format.
8. Shuffle
Shuffle, launched in 2023, stocks variations of blackjack, roulette and baccarat from outside studios across a catalogue of more than 2,000 games from around three dozen providers.
Its in-house originals include Shuffle HiLo, a card game built on provably fair seeds, alongside Crash, Plinko, Mines and Wheel. The live lobby adds Evolution and Pragmatic tables, and the platform's SHFL token ties into its loyalty rewards for regular players. Studio tables differ in rules, so the help panel matters here.
9. Gamdom
Gamdom, founded in 2016, built its name on an in-house roulette game, and Roulette and Hi-Lo remain part of its originals set. In December 2025, Gamdom announced a 100% RTP figure across all of its originals.
Studio table titles join the originals in the main lobby. The RTP change applies only to Gamdom's own games, so studio blackjack and roulette keep their published returns, and the help panel on each title shows which figure applies.
10. Rainbet
Rainbet builds a set of provably fair originals that includes Hi-Lo and War, a card game added in May 2026, alongside Dice, Keno, Mines and Plinko.
Studio tables from outside providers add blackjack and roulette, and a live lobby with Evolution content stands next to them, which helps a player compare digital and dealer formats in one place. Its original card games lean toward quick rounds with simple rules, and each round's seeds stay open to checks after play.
11. Roobet
Roobet, in business since 2019 under Raw Entertainment B.V., centres its in-house range on Crash and other provably fair originals, with more than 6,000 slots in the wider catalogue.
Its strength lies in live play, with 500-plus live tables from Evolution and Pragmatic Play, while RNG table games form a smaller share of the lobby. Players who prefer a dealer but want a digital warm-up will find both formats on one account.
Four Details to Confirm at Any Digital Table
Titles that share a name can pay differently, so a short look at the help panel before the first hand pays off.
Detail
Where to look
Why it matters
RTP figure
Help panel or game info icon
Shows the long-run return for that exact version
Dealer and payout rules
Rules tab
Blackjack at 6:5 or a dealer hit on soft 17 raises the edge
Stake range
Chip selector
Confirms the table fits a session budget
Fairness method
Game info or provider page
Tells you whether to rely on a lab certificate or a per-round hash
Last verified: October 2026
Table maximums matter as much as minimums for players who raise stakes during a session. Our look at table limits explains how studios and casinos set them.
Conclusion
Digital tables come in three forms: studio RNG games, Evolution's First Person range and casino originals. All three remove the dealer, cut minimum stakes and speed up play, yet each proves fairness in its own way.
Dexsport heads this list with around 200 RNG table titles and about two dozen First Person games, followed by Cloudbet, Stake, BC.Game, 1win, Duelbits, BitStarz, Shuffle, Gamdom, Rainbet and Roobet. Rules differ even between tables with the same name, so open the help panel every time.
Gambling rules depend on where you live, so check them first. Play only at legal age, expect that KYC or AML checks may apply, and set a hand count or time limit before a quick digital session.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Game counts, studios, RTP figures and rules change over time and vary by country, so check each game's help panel before you play. Some platforms named here may not be available where you live. Casino games involve risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

Moscow, Russia, October 12th, 2026, Chainwire
On 13 October, the Russian international settlement system A7, created by Bank PSB, is set to present A7 International, a service enabling payments for a foreign counterparty's invoice in USDT, with the funds arriving via a standard SWIFT bank transfer in the required currency.
The service will cater primarily to foreign trade operators, but individuals are also eligible customers. The fee remains fixed at 0.3 percent.
Petr Fradkov, Chairman of PJSC Bank PSB, and Ilan Shor, CEO of A7, will provide a glimpse into its new offering on 13 October at 13:13.
To join the live broadcast and learn about the new project, follow the links:
https://a7.biz/live
About A7:
A7 is a global financial technology company specializing in international payments and settlement solutions for international trade. It was established in 2024 with the involvement of PSB Bank.
A7 is developing an independent global payment infrastructure across more than 100 countries, combining global financial expertise, advanced technology and regulatory compliance. The company’s products include international payments, digital financial assets and promissory notes.
A7 Group works with 15,000 clients, with around 2,000 transactions processed through the system every day. In 2025, approximately 19% of Russian companies’ cross-border trade settlements were processed through A7. In October 2025, A7 received an AA(RU) credit rating with a Stable outlook from ACRA.
ContactCMOAlex FedorovA7info@a7.biz
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Bitzo, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.

Ledger confirmed on Oct. 10 that one affected customer device contained an unauthorized hardware implant, marking the first confirmed physical tampering finding in its investigation into theft reports tied to devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. Ledger said it was contacting impacted users, while CryptoBilis suspended hardware-wallet sales during the investigation.
Ledger confirms implant; CryptoBilis halts sales
The hardware-wallet maker disclosed the finding in a support update, without specifying how many customers had been affected or explaining how the implant may have been used. Its confirmation is limited to one customer device.
While the review continues, CryptoBilis has suspended hardware-wallet sales, removing the products from sale. Ledger said it was reaching out to impacted users, without providing a timetable for the investigation or further public findings.
Ledger warning to recent buyers
One day earlier, Ledger said it was investigating reports of stolen funds associated with devices sold by CryptoBilis. It asked the reseller to halt sales and shipments and advised recent buyers not to initialize their devices, according to its Oct. 9 statement.
Initializing a hardware wallet generally involves setting it up for use and creating or restoring access to crypto holdings. Ledger's instruction was a precaution directed at recent CryptoBilis purchasers while the company examined the reports.
Reported losses and unresolved attribution
Bitquery's Oct. 11 estimate was $93.2 million drained from 315 wallets across six networks. The blockchain analytics firm also said that only one implanted device had been confirmed and that the broader cause remained unresolved.
CoinDesk reported on Oct. 9 that investigator Specter had traced more than $86 million in suspected losses across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses. The report added that neither the reported amount nor a connection to the reseller had been independently verified at that time.
These reported figures should not be treated as a confirmed tally caused by Ledger's single identified implant. The scope and cause of the broader theft reports, including whether they were connected to CryptoBilis, remained unresolved.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

The XRP Ledger activated its BatchV1_1 batch-transactions amendment and the fixBatchV1_2 security amendment on Mainnet on Oct. 9, according to the XRP Ledger Foundation. The paired activation means the transaction-batching capability went live only after a rule change intended to remove a mixed-version consensus risk.
The rollout follows an emergency software release issued on Sept. 25. That release, xrpld 3.4.1, delivered the validation fix associated with Batch and made upgrades necessary for server operators seeking to remain synchronized after the amendments activated.
fixBatchV1_2 closes the Batch consensus risk
The XRP Ledger Foundation said fixBatchV1_2 eliminates a consensus risk that could arise when XRPL nodes run different software versions.
The amendment requires nodes to reject Batch inner transactions using any wrapper other than RawTransaction. It therefore narrows the permitted wrapper for those transactions and establishes the validation behavior required for Mainnet activation.
fixBatchV1_2 and BatchV1_1 became active together, rather than as separate feature and remediation events.
Batch processing is available under the revised validation rule.
xrpld 3.4.1 made operator upgrades necessary
The Foundation’s xrpld 3.4.1 release notice described the update as an emergency release carrying the Batch validation fix. It said server operators needed to upgrade to maintain synchronization once activation occurred.
That requirement placed the software update ahead of the Oct. 9 amendment activation. The available disclosures do not provide figures for operator adoption, transaction use, or any immediate change in network activity following the launch.
BatchV1_1 brings up to eight transactions into one submission
BatchV1_1 allows users to submit up to eight transactions as one unit. The feature supports an all-or-nothing mode, in which the grouped transactions are handled together, and an independent-execution mode, according to the Foundation’s Oct. 9 disclosure report.
The distinction gives submitters a choice between linking the outcome of transactions in a batch and allowing them to execute independently. The maximum remains eight transactions per submission under the activated feature.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Oct. 9 proposed defining contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather as swaps under federal law, while separately moving to exclude sportsbook wagers and casino games from that definition. The paired actions set out a proposed federal boundary for prediction-market derivatives and an immediately operative regulatory exclusion for casino-style gambling products once published in the Federal Register.
CFTC proposes event-contract definition as a federal swap category
In its proposal, the CFTC said event contracts connected to sports, political, cultural and weather outcomes would be swaps. The agency also asserted that these products fall within its exclusive jurisdiction under federal law.
The action remains a proposal, not a final definition, and places contracts based on the listed event categories within the agency’s framework for financial products, subject to the outcome of the rulemaking process. The CFTC announced it in a Oct. 9 release.
Interim rule excludes sportsbook wagers and casino games
The CFTC issued an interim final rule excluding casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook wagers and casino games, from the definition of a swap.
According to the agency's announcement, the rule takes effect upon publication in the Federal Register and provides a 30-day period for public comments.
The split between prediction derivatives and state gambling
Together, the actions frame the CFTC's distinction between products it characterizes as financial event contracts and products it regards as traditional gambling. The agency describes event contracts as federally regulated prediction-market derivatives, while treating sportsbook bets as casino-style gambling products associated with state regulation.
The contrast is consequential because both sets of products can involve a payment linked to an uncertain outcome, but the CFTC's actions propose different regulatory treatment based on product category. The federal designation for event contracts will not be settled until the proposal is completed, while the casino-style exclusion is structured as an interim final rule with a comment window after Federal Register publication.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

Ethereum mainnet can make a small casino deposit expensive. Arbitrum, Base and Optimism move the same ETH and stablecoins for a fraction of the fee, so cashiers now list them as separate routes.
The three networks look alike from a wallet: same address format, same fee coin, similar speed. They differ on who built them, which tokens a given cashier accepts on each and how they suit the wallet or exchange you already use.
Below: what a layer two does, the three networks compared, the route for each wallet, three pitfalls, and withdrawals.
What a Layer Two Does
Layer twos process transactions away from Ethereum mainnet, then post compressed batches back to it. Arbitrum, Optimism and Base all use a design called an optimistic rollup, which assumes batches are valid unless someone challenges them.
Fees dropped sharply after Ethereum's Dencun upgrade in March 2024, which cut the cost of the data they post to mainnet. All three charge fees in ETH, so a wallet needs a little ETH on the chosen network even when it sends a stablecoin.
The well-known seven-day wait applies to withdrawals from a rollup back to Ethereum through its official bridge. Transfers within one layer two, such as a casino deposit, confirm far quicker.
Three Networks at a Glance
The three routes share a design but differ in origin and token list. Here they appear side by side, with the assets Dexsport accepts on each.
Network
Public launch
Built by
Fee coin
Own token
Dexsport assets
Arbitrum One
2021
Offchain Labs
ETH
ARB, a governance token
ETH, USDC, USDC.e, USDT, ARB, PYUSD
Optimism
2021
OP Labs and the Optimism Collective
ETH
OP, a governance token
ETH, USDC, USDC.e, USDT, OP, WLD
Base
2023
Coinbase, on the OP Stack
ETH
Launched without one
USDC, ETH, PONKE
Last verified: October 2026
Dexsport lists six assets each on Arbitrum and Optimism and three on Base, among 26 networks at its cashier. Its deposit screen labels Arbitrum as ARB1 and Optimism as OP.
Which Route Fits Your Wallet
The lowest-cost route usually starts where your funds already live. Common situations map to a layer two as follows.
Your situation
Route that fits
Why
Funds on Coinbase
Base
Coinbase supports Base sends directly
Funds already on Arbitrum
Arbitrum
Skip a bridge and its fee
Holding OP or WLD
Optimism
Both tokens trade there
Holding USDT
Arbitrum or Optimism
Dexsport lists USDT on both, not on Base
Holding USDC.e
Arbitrum or Optimism
Bridged USDC has its own entry on each
Last verified: October 2026
Routes that start on an exchange depend on which networks that exchange supports for withdrawals, so check its list before you pick one.
Three Common Pitfalls
Layer twos remove most of the cost, though a few mistakes still catch new users.
Bridged USDC Versus Native USDC
Arbitrum and Optimism each host two kinds of USDC: native USDC issued by Circle and older bridged USDC.e. Dexsport lists them as separate entries, and its deposit screen shows USDC.e as "Bridget". Our piece on USDC.e mix-ups explains how a mismatch can cost a deposit.
Zero ETH for Gas
Every transfer on these networks pays its fee in ETH. Wallets with 100 USDC and zero ETH on Base cannot send the USDC, so add a small ETH balance on the network first.
The Wrong EVM Network
Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism and Base share one address format, so a deposit address looks identical on all four. Send on a network the cashier did not show for that address, and recovery may depend on the operator. Read the chain name on the deposit screen before every send.
Withdrawals Back to a Layer Two
Withdrawals follow the same logic in reverse: pick the network your wallet will receive on, and confirm the token matches. Our look at network fees shows how the choice of chain affects cost.
Each coin on each layer two has its own minimum at Dexsport, pegged to a dollar figure. Before a first withdrawal, each deposit needs one round of sports bets at odds of 1.3 or higher, or x2 turnover in casino games, and Cash Out settlements stay outside that count. Dexapp LTD holds the platform's Anjouan licence, and the asset list evolves over time.
Conclusion
Arbitrum, Optimism and Base all run as optimistic rollups on Ethereum, charge fees in ETH and cut deposit costs sharply compared with mainnet. They differ on origin, token list and fit: Base suits Coinbase users, Arbitrum suits DeFi holders, and Optimism suits OP and WLD holders.
At Dexsport, Arbitrum and Optimism each list six assets, USDT and USDC.e among them, while Base lists three. Keep a little ETH on the network, match USDC with USDC.e correctly, and confirm the label before you send.
Check the law where you live, play only at legal age, and expect that KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling includes a budget set before any transfer.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Network features, fees and supported assets change, so confirm current options on the platform before you deposit. Casino games and betting involve risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

Main markets look simple until a match ends level. Football prices the draw as its own outcome, basketball books often fold overtime into the result, and ice hockey can offer both versions on the same game.
The draw rule changes price, risk and settlement: favourites lose on a draw in a three-way market, yet gain extra time to win in a two-way market with overtime.
Below: the difference between three-way and two-way markets, how each major sport handles the draw, the markets that remove the draw, and what to check on the bet slip.
Three-Way and Two-Way in Brief
Three-way markets list home win, draw and away win, settled on the result at the end of regular time. Two-way markets list two outcomes and handle a level score in one of three ways, as the table shows.
Market type
Outcomes
What happens on a level score
Three-way (1X2)
Home, draw, away
The draw wins; home and away bets lose
Two-way with overtime
Home, away
Extra time or a shootout decides the winner
Two-way, draw no bet
Home, away
Stakes return if the match ends level
Two-way, no draw possible
Home, away
The sport's rules always produce a winner
Last verified: October 2026
Three-way prices on the favourite usually look longer than two-way prices, because the draw takes a share of the probability.
How Each Sport Handles the Draw
Each sport's rules decide which version a book offers by default. The table maps the main ones.
Sport
Usual main market
Draw note
Football
Three-way, 90 minutes plus stoppage time
Extra time and penalties excluded
Ice hockey
Three-way regulation, or two-way with overtime
Both versions often listed
Basketball
Two-way including overtime
Some books also offer a three-way regular-time line
American football
Moneyline including overtime
Ties remain possible in the regular season
Rugby union and league
Three-way
Draws happen more often than many expect
Cricket
Three-way in Tests, two-way in many limited-overs games
Ties can occur in limited-overs matches
Tennis, baseball, volleyball
Two-way
Rules always produce a winner
Boxing
Three-way or two-way
Draws come from the scorecards
Last verified: October 2026
Football
Football's 1X2 market settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. In knockout matches, extra time and penalties decide who advances, yet the 1X2 bet still settles on the score after regular time. Our guide to 90-minute settlement covers how books treat those extra periods.
Ice Hockey
Hockey books often price a regulation three-way market and a two-way market that includes overtime and shootouts. The three-way version pays more on the favourite but loses if the game goes to overtime.
Basketball
Basketball winner markets usually include overtime. Some books also list a three-way market on regular time, where a level score after 48 minutes in the NBA, or 40 in FIBA games, settles as a draw.
Markets That Remove the Draw
Several markets let a bettor take the draw out of a football or hockey bet, each at a different price.
Draw No Bet
Draw no bet returns the stake on a level score and pays a shorter price than the 1X2 win. It suits a bettor who backs a side but fears a draw.
Double Chance
Double chance backs a pair of results, such as home or draw. Prices drop sharply, since the bet wins in two of three results.
Asian Handicap Zero
Zero handicaps work like draw no bet: a win pays, a draw refunds and a loss loses. Our explainer on Asian handicap lines covers the split lines in detail.
Main Markets at Dexsport
Dexsport prices football with a Match Result (1X2) market plus double chance options: home or draw, draw or away, and home or away. Its ice hockey menu lists a match result with a clean victory or draw, its basketball menu offers a three-way match winner, and its rugby menu lists the draw as a separate market.
American football has a team win market and a market on tie scenarios, while tennis, volleyball and baseball run on two-way winner markets. Settlement follows Dexsport's published betting rules, and an Anjouan licence covers its operator, Dexapp LTD.
What to Check on the Bet Slip
Four details on the slip decide how a level score settles.
Market name: 1X2, moneyline or match winner can each mean a different thing
Time period: regular time, or overtime and shootouts included
Draw treatment: separate outcome, refund or loss
Combo effect: a refunded leg changes combined odds and any boost
Conclusion
Three-way markets list the draw as an outcome and settle on regular time, while two-way markets either include overtime, refund on a draw or cover sports where a winner always emerges. Football and rugby lean three-way, basketball and American football lean two-way with overtime, and hockey often offers both.
Draw no bet, double chance and a zero handicap give bettors ways to soften or remove the draw. Each one trades price for protection, so compare them on the same match.
Check the law where you live, bet only at legal age, and expect that KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling means a careful look at the slip before you confirm.

Live poker at a crypto casino rarely means a poker room full of other players. It usually means table poker against the house, dealt by a live presenter, with fixed paytables and a known edge.
Five formats cover most of these tables, from Casino Hold'em to Caribbean Stud. Each one rewards a different set of decisions, and each offers side bets that cost far more than the main game.
Below: how live table poker differs from player poker, five formats with their edges, why strategy matters, what side bets cost, and eight crypto casinos ranked on their live poker range.
Table Poker Versus Player Poker
Poker rooms pit players against each other and charge a fee, called rake, on each pot. Table poker works like blackjack: every player faces the dealer's hand, and the house takes its share through the rules and paytable.
That difference changes what skill can do. In table poker, good decisions reduce the edge but cannot overturn it, while a poker room rewards an accurate read of opponents.
Five Live Poker Formats
Each format pairs a main bet with optional side bets. The table compares the main game under optimal play, with the edge stated against the ante.
Format
How it plays
House edge on the ante, optimal play
Casino Hold'em
Two cards each, five shared; call at 2x the ante or fold
About 2.16%
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Ante and blind, raise up to 4x before the flop
About 2.19%
Three Card Poker
Three cards each; play or fold against a dealer who needs queen-high
About 3.37%
Caribbean Stud
Five cards each; dealer needs ace-king to qualify
About 5.22%
Texas Hold'em Bonus
Ante plus staged bets on flop, turn and river
Varies by paytable
Last verified: October 2026
Evolution lists a 96.63% return for its live Three Card Poker, in line with the edge above. Paytables differ between studios, so check the help panel at each table.
Why Strategy Matters Here
Table poker asks for decisions, and each one changes the return. Too many folds hand the house extra ante money, while calls or raises with weak hands throw good money after bad.
Published basic strategies exist for every format. In Three Card Poker, for example, the standard rule plays any hand of queen, six, four or better and folds the rest, and similar guides cover when to raise in Ultimate Texas Hold'em.
Side Bets Cost More
Each format offers side bets on the cards themselves, such as Pair Plus in Three Card Poker, the AA Bonus in Casino Hold'em and Trips in Ultimate Texas Hold'em. They pay on strong hands whatever happens against the dealer.
Their edges usually run well above the main game, often several times higher, and paytables vary from table to table. Our look at baccarat side bets shows the same pattern in another game.
8 Crypto Casinos With Live Poker
Order weighs the number of live poker tables, the spread of studios and the range of formats on offer.
1. Dexsport
Dexsport tags 21 live poker tables and 29 digital poker titles, within roughly 870 live tables overall. Live studios on the platform include Evolution, Playtech Live, Ezugi and Pragmatic Play Live, so formats and paytables vary from table to table.
Poker hands count toward the casino turnover Dexsport asks for before a payout, equal to twice each deposit. The operator, Dexapp LTD, holds an Anjouan licence.
2. Stake
Stake hosts Evolution's live poker tables, among them Casino Hold'em, inside one of the larger live lobbies in crypto gambling.
3. Shuffle
Shuffle lists Evolution's Three Card Poker in its live section, next to blackjack, baccarat and roulette tables.
4. Rainbet
Rainbet features Evolution content in its live lobby, Three Card Poker included, alongside game shows such as Cash or Crash.
5. BC.Game
BC.Game folds its live tables into a catalogue of thousands of titles, so poker formats appear among a wide spread of live and digital games.
6. Cloudbet
Cloudbet, active since 2013, aims many of its live tables at higher stakes, which suits poker players who prefer larger limits.
7. Roobet
Roobet groups its live tables under a dedicated live casino category, where table poker joins the other card games.
8. 1win
1win offers a broad live lobby from several studios, with table poker among the card formats, and wallet registration for players who prefer it.
Side-by-Side Summary
The summary pulls each casino's live poker offer into one view.
Casino
Live poker offer
Notable detail
Dexsport
21 live tables, 29 digital titles
Four live studios
Stake
Evolution formats, Casino Hold'em among them
Large live lobby
Shuffle
Evolution Three Card Poker
Live section with core tables
Rainbet
Evolution Three Card Poker
Live lobby plus game shows
BC.Game
Poker inside a large live catalogue
Wide coin list
Cloudbet
Live tables aimed at higher stakes
Long operating record
Roobet
Dedicated live casino category
Card games grouped together
1win
Broad multi-studio lobby
Wallet registration
Last verified: October 2026
Table line-ups change and vary by country. Our studio line-ups comparison explains how the main live providers differ.
Conclusion
Live table poker pits each player against the dealer, with edges of roughly 2.16% in Casino Hold'em, 2.19% in Ultimate Texas Hold'em, 3.37% in Three Card Poker and 5.22% in Caribbean Stud under optimal play. Side bets cost several times more.
Dexsport leads this list with 21 live poker tables across four studios, followed by Stake, Shuffle, Rainbet, BC.Game, Cloudbet, Roobet and 1win. Basic strategy keeps the edge near its minimum, so learn it before the first hand.
Check the law where you live, play only at legal age, and expect that KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling starts with a session limit.


Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. House edge figures assume optimal play and standard paytables, and table counts, studios and rules change and vary by country, so check each table's rules before you play. Some platforms named here may not be available where you live. Casino games involve risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

Palo Alto, United States, October 12th, 2026, Chainwire
Trace, the onchain registry for rights-cleared AI training data with more than 250 million verifiable receipts, brings its training data to Sui and Walrus to power the next generation of AI models.
Sui Foundation and The DATA Foundation today announced that the DATA Network and its Trace registry are joining the Sui stack, bringing a live supply of rights-cleared AI training data onto the infrastructure Sui has built for AI workloads. Walrus, the data platform with integrity proofs anchored on Sui, becomes the default storage layer for applications operated by DATA Foundation. Separately, the DATA Network will be upgraded to run as a protocol natively on Sui.
The upgrade gives AI labs a single place to source real-world training data they are allowed to use, with its provenance recorded by Trace and the original file stored and access-controlled on Walrus.
The data AI needs next
The next generation of AI models is constrained by access to real-world data. The open internet has been scraped, and the data that comes next must be sourced from people, with consent and with provenance that regulators and legal teams will accept. The EU AI Act and ongoing litigation over training data have made provenance a procurement requirement for labs.
The data those models need sits with people rather than on the open web: a nurse describing a patient’s night in her own words, a dashcam recording of a rainy commute in Jakarta, a factory technician’s hands as they diagnose a fault, or a customer call conducted in Bengali. It is personal and often regulated, and it belongs to the people who generated it.
Trace, launched by DATA Foundation in June as an onchain registry for AI training data, was built for exactly this kind of data. It records the origin of each contribution and the rights attached to it, and settles payment to the person who contributed it. It has registered more than 250 million contributions since launch and now processes over 3M receipts per day on average. Applications writing to Trace include Kled, the largest opt-in human data marketplace with over 1.5 billion records being onboarded, along with Numo and Oto, applications that already license data to frontier AI labs and robotics companies.
Why Sui and Walrus
Sui represents every asset as a programmable object, allowing datasets and their licenses to be managed onchain like tokens. Independent transactions execute in parallel and settle in under a second, making the network capable of handling millions of daily registrations. Walrus extends this capability to large files: it stores massive AI datasets efficiently and ensures data is only readable by licensed buyers. No other network offers storage, access control, and ownership tracking built natively into a single ecosystem, together with verifiable compute.
Trace now adds a flagship supply of rights-cleared data, with existing demand from the AI labs that license it today. The result of the integration will be stronger provenance guarantees and tamper evidence. Today a Trace record proves that a file was registered and when, and with Walrus, Trace will be able to hold an encrypted, immutable copy of the contributed file itself as a reference guarantee. The hash of the record can be regenerated from the data itself rather than from metadata an application supplied, and any later processing of the file can be checked against the original.
The upgrade is backed by a long-term strategic investment. Sui Foundation is investing $30 million in the DATA Network, establishing the largest institutional stake in the network, alongside the continuing holdings of PIP Labs and the DATA Foundation. Furthering the alignment, SY Lee, Chairman of Poseidon and CEO of PIP Labs, joins Sui Foundation as Strategic Advisor.
The protocol upgrade
DATA Network will be upgraded to run as a protocol natively on Sui, and its independent chain will be retired. $DATA continues as the token of the DATA protocol on Sui, carried over one-to-one, with holder economics and governance rights at least equivalent to today. Locked and vesting positions carry over unchanged. In parallel, Walrus becomes the default storage layer for DATA Foundation applications.
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs, the original contributor to Sui and Walrus, said: “The AI industry has reached the point where the open internet has been read, and the next frontier is defined by access to datasets with the consent and provenance that regulators require. Sui and Walrus were built to be the home where AI data is stored, licensed, and paid for, capable of operating at the scale these systems demand. The migration of DATA Network and Trace to our stack now brings massive volumes of high-quality, rights-cleared data that is already serving the world’s frontier AI labs.”
SY Lee, Chairman of Poseidon and CEO of PIP Labs, said: “The next generation of AI will be trained on data that lives with people rather than on the open web, and that data needs consent and provenance built in, along with a way to pay the people it comes from, and Trace was built to be that layer. It now becomes part of the Sui stack alongside Walrus, backed by one of the strongest engineering organizations in the industry and with Sui Foundation as the network’s largest strategic holder. This is the right home for the network we built, and I am looking forward to helping Sui make it the data layer for AI.”
Andrea Muttoni, CEO of DATA Foundation, said: “Training data is critical for continuously expanding the frontier, and making sure it is traceable, auditable and cleared to use is just as important for AI safety as it is a precursor for data quality. With Trace, we have been tracking hundreds of millions of data assets. Joining forces with Sui now allows us to build out more of the stack, offering more than just an audit trail, like encrypted reference file storage and potentially fully verifiable TEEs for evals and fine tunings in the future.”
The existing DATA Network will continue to operate until the upgrade is complete, and a detailed timeline and holder transition plan will be published prior to the upgrade.
About DATA Foundation
DATA Foundation supports the DATA Network, the protocol for tracking provenance of the real-world data AI models need. Through Trace, each contribution is registered with its provenance receipt and a full audit trail. Applications building on the network include Kled, Numo, Oto, and others. Formerly Story Foundation, the organization refocused on AI training data in June 2026. The DATA Network is being upgraded to run as a protocol on Sui.
About Sui
Sui, where money moves as freely as messages, is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain built for onchain finance and agentic infrastructure. Founded by the core team behind Meta’s stablecoin initiative and powered by an object-centric model, Sui makes assets, permissions, and user data programmable and verifiable. Sui’s primitives offer everything necessary to create high-performance finance and AI-native applications. Learn more at sui.io.
About Walrus
Walrus is the data platform built for the demands of AI. It lets builders, enterprises, and AI agents move data across apps and models, protect it with built-in access rules, and make it verifiable by anyone. As AI takes actions with consequence, the data it runs on has to be provable. Created by the cryptographers and distributed systems engineers behind Sui and Meta’s first stablecoin initiative. walrus.xyz
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Solana completed its staged mainnet slot-time rollout at the start of epoch 1053 on Oct. 9, cutting its target slot time to 200 milliseconds from 400 milliseconds. The Solana Foundation recorded the final reduction on its upgrades page, while Solana Compass said the configuration went live on mainnet-beta shortly after the epoch began and that Anza confirmed activation at about 14:42 UTC.
The change doubles the frequency implied by Solana's prior 400ms slot target. It completes a seven-week sequence of reductions rather than a single network-wide cut.
Epoch 1053 activates Solana’s 200ms slot target
Epoch 1053 began with the network operating under the new 200ms target, according to Solana Compass. Anza's confirmation followed shortly afterward, providing a second report of the mainnet-beta activation.
Slot time is the target interval for block production. At 200ms, the network has approximately five block-production opportunities per second, compared with the cadence implied by the preceding 400ms target.
Four reductions completed the staged rollout
The final activation followed three earlier reductions on mainnet. The target moved to 350ms on Aug. 21, then to 300ms on Aug. 28, before falling to 250ms on Sept. 18, according to the Solana Foundation.
The 200ms setting on Oct. 9 was the fourth successive reduction in that schedule. Each step lowered the slot-time target by 50ms, except for the initial move from the prior 400ms configuration to 350ms.
More block opportunities do not mean proportional capacity
Shorter slots create more frequent block-production opportunities.
That does not mean total network capacity rises proportionally. CoinDesk noted ahead of the final change that each shorter slot carries less computation and data.
For the completed rollout, the result is a change in block-production cadence—not a fivefold increase in throughput—with the 200ms target limiting what can fit in each individual slot.
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The Bank of Russia said on October 6 that it had admitted five organizations to its digital-depository register and four entities to its register for organizations conducting digital-currency exchange activities, making them the first nine entities in its new financial-market registers for these activities.
The entries came little more than a month after Russia’s law on digital currencies and digital rights took effect on September 1; the regulator said it used the law’s transitional provisions for the initial entries.
Nine organizations enter the new registers
The Bank of Russia announced the two sets of admissions on October 6: five digital depositories and four digital-currency exchange entities. The categories are separate, reflecting distinct functions under the new framework.
The regulator’s financial-market admission page was updated on October 11 and includes links to the registers for digital depositories and organizations conducting digital-currency exchange activities. That page now provides the official register access point for the newly admitted types of financial-market participant.
Custody, access and proprietary trading
Digital depositories may record and transfer digital currencies and digital rights. They may also provide access to identifier addresses, according to the central bank’s description of the role.
Organizations entered in the digital-currency exchange register have a narrower stated trading function: they may buy and sell digital currencies for their own account outside organized trading. The Bank of Russia’s announcement describes this as proprietary activity, not a general authorization to operate organized crypto trading for customers.
The distinction matters because the depository role combines recordkeeping, transfer and address-access functions, while the exchange category concerns transactions conducted by the registered organization itself. Both are now covered by dedicated registers maintained through the Bank of Russia’s financial-market admission system.
Transitional provisions used
The October 6 admissions were made under transitional provisions in the law on digital currencies and digital rights, which entered into force on September 1. The central bank did not describe the admissions as the completion of the framework’s rollout in its announcement.
For now, the concrete result is the addition of five digital depositories and four digital-currency exchange entities to the regulator’s registers. The Bank of Russia’s admission page, updated October 11, links to both registers.
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The NFL on Oct. 8 filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up New Jersey’s challenge to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, arguing that the products are sports gambling rather than federally regulated swaps. The league said the contracts should remain subject to state oversight, adding a major professional sports voice to a dispute over the regulatory treatment of prediction markets.
The intervention comes as NFL-related trading has become a substantial part of prediction-market activity. The league said its events accounted for about $1.8 billion of the $3.3 billion traded across prediction markets on the first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season, according to CBS News.
NFL asks court to hear Kalshi case
The filing supports New Jersey’s effort to obtain Supreme Court review of its case against KalshiEX, LLC. The docket lists the matter as Flaherty v. KalshiEX, LLC, No. 26-299. New Jersey filed its petition for certiorari on Sept. 2, and responses were due Oct. 8, according to the Supreme Court docket.
The NFL’s brief asks the court to treat the sports contracts as wagers governed by state gambling rules, rather than financial products under federal oversight. The court has not yet indicated whether it will hear the case.
In its Oct. 8 filing, the league argued that the classification question has consequences for who sets the rules around contracts tied to sporting events. The NFL’s position is that federal treatment as swaps should not displace state authority over sports wagering, as reported by the Associated Press.
Contracts cover in-game events
The NFL said sports-related prediction contracts expose ordinary consumers to gambling risks. Its objection is not limited to contracts tied to a game’s final result: the league said the products can cover player injuries, officiating decisions and other events occurring during a game.
That range of markets, the NFL argued, places the products in the realm of sports betting rather than investing. The league’s position was reported by The Washington Post.
NFL volume raises stakes
The $1.8 billion figure means NFL-linked contracts made up more than half of the $3.3 billion in prediction-market trading reported for the season’s first Sunday. The concentration underscores why the litigation matters to the league: any Supreme Court decision on New Jersey’s petition could affect the regulatory framework applied to a large share of sports-focused prediction activity.
For now, the immediate procedural question is whether the justices will grant New Jersey’s petition in Flaherty v. KalshiEX.
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Samsung Wallet will support USDC cross-border transfers on Solana for 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices beginning in the last week of October 2026, the Solana Foundation said on October 7. A day later, Coinbase said it would power USDC as Samsung Wallet’s default dollar stablecoin in the United States, with balances held through Coinbase Prime Vault.
The announcements describe a wider Samsung Wallet USDC expansion, but assign different roles to Coinbase, Solana and Sui. The primary statements do not establish whether the services will operate through a single unified settlement and custody arrangement.
Roles in the USDC rollout
Coinbase said the U.S. rollout would begin in the last week of October and named Coinbase Prime Vault as the custody venue for USDC balances. Its announcement identifies USDC as the default dollar stablecoin in Samsung Wallet.
Separately, the Sui Foundation said Samsung Wallet would integrate USDC on Sui across 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices. Sui said supported gasless USDC transfers would carry zero network fees.
Solana’s October 7 confirmation likewise cited 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices, but focused on the availability of USDC cross-border transfers on its network. The three announcements therefore overlap on the U.S. device footprint and late-October timing while describing distinct custody, network and fee elements.
Solana transfer timing
According to the Solana Foundation, the Solana transfer feature is scheduled to start in the last week of October 2026. The statement specifically describes cross-border USDC transfers for U.S. Galaxy users; it does not provide a more precise launch date.
Coinbase and Samsung Wallet branding graphic — Source: Coinbase
Transfer routes and reach
Eligible U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send USDC from Samsung Wallet to compatible external wallets and qualifying bank accounts in more than 60 countries, according to reporting by The Block. The report qualifies the bank-account route as limited to qualifying accounts.
The stated transfer reach is separate from Sui’s claim on network fees. Sui’s zero-fee statement applies to supported gasless transfers and should not be read as a broader claim that every Samsung Wallet transfer route, including cross-border or bank-account transfers, will have no fees.
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The European Securities and Markets Authority on Oct. 8 published a supervisory opinion saying MiCA-authorized crypto-asset service providers should stop offering services tied to non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins to EU clients. National regulators should require firms to remediate remaining legacy exposure as soon as possible and no later than three months after publication, setting an outer deadline of Jan. 8, 2027.
The opinion turns stablecoin compliance into an operational requirement for authorized firms, requiring them to prevent clients from opening new positions or expanding existing exposure while legacy holdings are unwound.
Deadline for legacy stablecoin exposure
ESMA said its expectations apply to services connected with stablecoins that do not meet the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets, or MiCA, requirements. The watchdog's Oct. 8 opinion addresses crypto-asset service providers authorized under the framework and their EU clients.
Rather than setting an open-ended transition, ESMA said national competent authorities should ensure remediation is completed within three months of publication. That makes Jan. 8, 2027 the latest date implied by the opinion for remaining legacy exposure to be addressed.
Controls span trading, custody and portfolio management
The supervisory expectations reach beyond trading venues. ESMA's opinion covers trading platforms, exchanges, order execution, transfers, custody, investment advice and portfolio management.
Firms are expected to put technical, contractual and organizational controls in place to prevent EU clients from acquiring non-compliant stablecoins or increasing their exposure, according to the ESMA opinion. The scope means the changes can affect both execution and the handling of client assets after a trade.
Limited services during an orderly wind-down
Existing holders may still receive services to exit or manage current positions during an orderly wind-down. The permitted scope includes liquidation, conversion, withdrawal, transfer and safekeeping.
That does not amount to ordinary ongoing access to the affected stablecoins.
New acquisitions and increases in exposure are excluded, according to Cointelegraph's account of the guidance; firms therefore need to separate support for legacy balances from services that enable clients to add to those balances.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s crypto-custody proposal, published in the Federal Register on Oct. 6, asks whether and under what conditions investment advisers and regulated funds may use crypto assets in DeFi activity, including staking, liquid staking and smart contracts. The request makes those activities an active rulemaking question rather than an automatic permission under the proposed custody framework.
The SEC initially issued the proposal on Oct. 1, describing a tailored approach to crypto-asset custody for registered investment advisers and regulated funds. It would create routes for conditional self-custody and for the use of eligible state trust companies as custodians.
Tailored custody paths
The proposal is focused on how advisers and funds can meet federal custody obligations when handling crypto assets. Its framework would move beyond custody solely through traditional federally regulated banks by allowing conditional self-custody and qualifying state trust-company custodians.
While Orrick’s analysis said the measure would permit investment advisers and regulated funds to use self-custody subject to conditions and would allow eligible state trust companies to serve as custodians, the proposal itself does not establish unconditional self-custody rights for all market participants.
DeFi and staking questions
The published proposal specifically seeks comment on the circumstances in which advisers and funds could use crypto assets in decentralized-finance activities. The SEC identifies staking, liquid staking and smart contracts among the activities on which it is soliciting input.
That framing leaves the agency to determine what safeguards or limits, if any, would be needed for those activities to coexist with custody obligations. It also places liquid-staking arrangements and smart-contract interaction within the scope of the consultation, rather than treating custody as limited to the storage of assets.
The relevant questions appear in the Federal Register publication, which formally opened the proposal for public review.
Comments due Dec. 7
Public comments on the proposal are due by Dec. 7, 2026, under File No. S7-2026-35. The comment process will give advisers, funds, custodians and other market participants a formal channel to address the proposed self-custody and state-trust-company pathways, as well as the unresolved treatment of DeFi and staking activity.
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Licence badges in a casino footer are images, and images copy easily. The regulator's own register holds the real record: the company behind the brand, the licence number, its status and, in some cases, the exact domains it covers.
Four registers cover a large share of crypto casinos. Each one searches and displays data its own way, so a quick guide saves time when a check matters.
Below: why a register beats a seal, four registers at a glance, what each one shows, how to read a result, and what to do when the register and the footer disagree.
Why a Register Beats a Seal
Footer seals can link anywhere, and even a polished badge proves little on its own. Register entries live on the regulator's own website and record what the regulator has actually approved.
Three details need to line up: the legal entity in the casino's terms, the licence number, and the web address in your browser. Status matters too, since registers keep revoked and expired entries next to active ones.
Four Registers at a Glance
Each register differs in what it accepts as a search term and what it returns. The table compares them side by side.
Register
Where to find it
Search by
Shows
Anjouan Gaming public register
anjouangaming.com
Licence number, company name or domain
Holder, licence number, B2C or B2B, status
Curaçao Gaming Authority register
cga.cw
Company name
Company, licence type, status, validity dates, authorised domains
Malta Gaming Authority registers
mga.org.mt
Company name or licence number
Licence status and type, plus a separate enforcement record
Kahnawake Gaming Commission permit holders
gamingcommission.ca
Published list
Company names and website addresses
Last verified: October 2026
Type each address into the browser yourself. Links on a casino's own site or certificate can point to a copy.
1. Anjouan Gaming Public Register
Anjouan's search box takes any one of three inputs: a licence number, a company or a website address. Each hit lists the licensee, its number, the activity class (B2C for operators that serve players, B2B for suppliers) and a status label, and a companion page explains what every label means.
The authority notes that it updates the data periodically and that a listing confirms a licence, never an endorsement. Dexsport, which operates through Dexapp LTD, publishes an Anjouan licence, and its domain works as a search term on this register.
2. Curaçao Gaming Authority Register
Curaçao switched to direct licences when its new gaming law, known locally as the LOK, took effect in December 2024. The Curaçao Gaming Authority's register now lists each licensed company with its licence type, status, validity dates and authorised domains.
Older numbers in formats such as 8048/JAZ belong to the master licence system that the reform replaced. Footers that show only one of those formats deserve a closer look on the current register.
3. Malta Gaming Authority Registers
The Malta Gaming Authority keeps two records worth a bookmark. Its licensee register confirms a company's licence and status, while its enforcement register lists suspensions, cancellations and revocations back to 2013, filterable by year.
Enforcement entries show the company, the licence number, the effective date, the legal grounds and any directions, such as refunds to players. Few crypto-first casinos hold a Malta licence, yet the record helps when a brand claims one.
4. Kahnawake Gaming Commission Permit Holders
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, based in Kahnawà:ke near Montreal, publishes a list of operators that hold its Client Provider Authorizations, with company names and website addresses. Mohawk Internet Technologies has held the single Interactive Gaming Licence for its data centre since 1999.
The list displays its own last-update date, which read September 2023 at the time of this check. For a current status, contact the commission directly. Our guide to offshore licence types explains how these regimes compare.
How to Read a Result
Name matches alone settle little. Four checks turn a register hit into real confirmation.
Legal entity: the company in the register should match the company in the casino's terms
Domain: the site you use should appear against the licence where the register lists domains
Status: active, suspended, revoked or expired each mean something different
Dates: validity windows show whether the licence is current
Our walkthrough of licence seals checked applies these checks to six casinos.
When the Register and the Footer Disagree
Mismatches happen for innocent and less innocent reasons. Companies may operate several brands, registers may lag behind a recent change, or a badge may point to a licence that belongs to someone else.
Ask the casino's support team for a written explanation of the difference, and check the regulator's enforcement records where they exist. Hold off on any deposit until the record and the footer line up.
Conclusion
Four registers cover much of the crypto casino world: Anjouan's public register, the Curaçao Gaming Authority's register, the Malta Gaming Authority's licensee and enforcement records, and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission's permit list. Each searches and displays data differently.
Match the company, the licence number, the domain and the status before you trust a badge. Bookmark the official addresses, type them in yourself, and repeat the check whenever a casino changes its footer or terms.
Check the law where you live, play only at legal age, and expect that KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling includes a clear view of who stands behind the platform you use.

Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Register addresses, search options and contents change, so verify current details with each regulator directly. A licence listing does not guarantee any standard of service. Casino games and betting involve risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please play responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.