The move is a result of changing regulations guiding crypto activity in the EU Binance has removed Tether’s USDT trading pairs in the European Economic Area (EEA) as part of its efforts to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The decision is part of a broader initiative to align with regulatory standards, impacting
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PokerStars Continues to Shrink European Footprint with Poland Exit
The Flutter-owned online poker platform has already left several countries in Europe PokerStars has confirmed its decision to leave the Polish market, continuing its trend of reducing operations in certain regions. The exit is scheduled for March 27, leaving Polish players with limited options for online poker, with GGPoker and WPT Global remaining as the
Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchange Backpack To Relaunch FTX EU
The exchange has received approval to bring FTX back to life in Europe Backpack, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded by former employees of Alameda Research and FTX, has acquired FTX EU, the European division of the now-defunct FTX exchange. This acquisition has received approval from both the FTX bankruptcy court and the Cyprus Securities and
Revolut to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 30 New EU Countries
The introduction of the exchange across Europe follows a launch in the UK earlier this year Revolut, the digital banking platform known for its cryptocurrency-friendly services, is making a major push in Europe with the launch of its dedicated crypto exchange, Revolut X, in 30 new countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). This expansion
Alex Foxen Pulls off Unfortunate Wins, Defeats Wife Two Times at WSOPE
The long-time poker grinder sent wife Kristen to the rail twice in two events At the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) this week, an unusual dynamic unfolded between husband-and-wife poker pros Alex and Kristen Foxen. During the €25,000 (US$27,600) No-Limit Hold ’em high roller event, Alex found himself eliminating his wife not once, but
Dennis Weiss Picks up First Bracelet at WSOP Europe
The German player closed out the PLO series of events with a big win Dennis Weiss claimed his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet at the 2024 WSOP Europe, winning Event #6: €5,000 (US$5,525) Pot-Limit Omaha and taking home €159,897 (US$170,000). The tournament, hosted at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, saw Weiss outlast a competitive
NLHE Colossus at the WSOP Europe Attracts Huge Field
Almost 2,800 entries had King’s Resort filled to the brim The NLHE Colossus event at the World Series of Poker Europe attracted a massive field, with 2,799 players competing for a shot at a WSOP bracelet. Czech player Michal Schuh emerged victorious, securing €171,350 (US$190,000) and achieving a lifelong dream of winning the coveted gold
€15M guarantee for this year’s WSOP Europe
The King’s Resort in Rozvadov will host the series once again With the release of the schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the dates for the 2024 WSOP Europe have also been announced. The King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, will once again host the festival, which features 15 bracelet
Cryptocurrency payments firm Alchemy Pay adds new deposit options in Europe
The new payment options could indicate growing crypto acceptance across Europe Cryptocurrency payment platform Alchemy Pay has introduced new deposit options in Europe and the UK, including Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) Instant and Faster Payments, the UK fast money transfer option. In the November 29 announcement, Alchemy Pay noted that the new payment options