Monthly Archives: August 2025

Bitcoin touches record, ether almost makes new high before rolling over

Bitcoin rose as high as $124,496 on Wednesday, while ether is inching closer to its 2021 record of $4,866.01.

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Apple’s blood oxygen monitoring returns to its latest Apple Watches

The change doesn’t affect previously sold models with the original version of the feature or units bought outside the U.S.

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Airbnb will allow US users book stays without paying upfront

Airbnb has launched a new feature called “Reserve Now, Pay Later” that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property without paying upfront, potentially allowing people to cancel their bookings with less hassle if their plans change.

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Kangwon Land to take action against deepfakes in illegal gambling

South Korean casino resort Kangwon Land says it is taking serious steps to eliminate deepfakes and their involvement in illegal gambling. The venue is the only place available to South Korean nationals to place bets and enjoy a casino environment. … Continue reading

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Firm apologises for saying it would not process LGBTQ+ payments

Stripe said the information given by its support staff to some customers was “totally wrong.”

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BlueBet fined $53K after letting man gamble $700K

BlueBet has been fined $53,380 by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) for failing to adequately intervene when a customer gambled more than $700,000 through its platform. The customer reported losses of around $570,000 before their account was … Continue reading

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Illegal gambling takes up nearly a third of US wagering

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a new analysis building on a June report that examined illegal gambling in the US. The latest findings show that nearly one-third of the US market consists of illicit gaming, with the June … Continue reading

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Clear the Clutter and Speed Up Your iPhone with This Low-Cost Tool

Cleaner Kit uses AI to identify low-quality pictures, duplicate contacts, and more to help you keep things clean.

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Polymarket included in list of illegal Australian gambling sites

Australia’s internet service providers (ISPs) have been issued instructions to block a host of illegal gambling sites, including Polymarket. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced, as part of an update, that these sites were in breach of the … Continue reading

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Crypto casino founder accused of gambling away millions from investors

An indictment has been unsealed in a case involving a crypto casino founder and his alleged gambling away of millions of investor funds. The news comes from the desk of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, … Continue reading

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