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February 13, 2024

Offshore Casino & Gambling Operator NewEra Facilitated By Revolut and WLPay!

As part of our analysis of payment facilitators in the high-risk segment of online casinos and gambling providers, we have already reported on the Curacao licensed provider NewEra. Like many other offshore casinos, it also operates via a payment agent in Cyprus. One of the payment facilitators for the NewEra casinos is the FinTech unicorn Revolut, through which players from jurisdictions in which NewEra does not have a license can make deposits.

February 5, 2024

Offshore Casino & Gambling Operator NewEra And Its Payment Facilitators!

The NewEra Group is another online casino and gambling operator that operates with a license in Curacao and a payment agent in Cyprus. Although NewEra does not have a license in Europe or North America, it attracts customers and their deposits from these regulatory regimes. Revolut, Binance Pay and MiFinity appear to be the most important payment facilitators. Binance Pay is offered at all NewEra casinos.

OpenAI Closes $6.6 Billion Funding at $157 Billion Valuation, Nearly Doubling its Valuation!

The AI pioneer OpenAI under Sam Altman closed its long-awaited funding round, announcing that it raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion post-money valuation. OpenAI’s $157 billion valuation underscores its AI dominance, yet losses loom large. Will Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia’s backing help steer the ship through the challenges ahead? Stay tuned for more.

High-Profile Maltese Money Laundering & Corruption Case Continues with Keith Schembri Challenging Forensic Expert’s Impartiality!

Keith Schembri, former Chief of Staff of the Maltese Prime Minister, is accused of money laundering and corruption. His legal team has requested that forensic expert Samuel Sittlington, Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa, and former Deputy Commissioner Alexandra Mamo testify to clarify alleged negotiations for consultancy services during the investigation. The defense calls into question the expert’s independence, further complicating an already contentious trial.

Circle Joins U.S.-Led Initiative to Combat Illicit Finance in Virtual Assets!

Erik Rosenblatt, a senior leader at US stablecoin issuer Circle, will represent the company on the Illicit Virtual Asset Network (IVAN) board. Prior to joining Circle, Rosenblatt spent over two decades as a special agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As part of IVAN, Circle will have a voting role in determining the network's priorities and membership.

Evil Corp: A Comprehensive Report on Russia’s Family-Driven Cybercriminal Organization!

The U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Treasury have taken significant action against Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercriminal group responsible for developing and distributing malware that has stolen over $100 million from banks and financial institutions across 40 countries. Evil Corp appears to operate as a family enterprise, with multiple family members involved.

Good News For Crypto: SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal Steps Down After Impactful Tenure!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to experience a significant leadership change as Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal announces his departure. Grewal oversaw a period of heightened regulatory activity specifically targeting the crypto sector. Under his leadership, the SEC Filed high-profile lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase.