Byte Federal Inc. announced the integration of its payment and exchange services with BurraPay, the first cryptocurrency payments processor to operate inside Nevada’s regulated gaming market. Byte Federal is enabling BurraPay’s secure, compliant cryptocurrency transactions within licensed casino and sportsbook environments – a barrier that, until now, has kept digital assets entirely out of the regulated U.S. gaming ecosystem.

BurraPay announced its U.S. debut last week with its first client, Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, home of The World’s Largest Sportsbook. On June 4, the platform processed the first legal cryptocurrency-funded sports wager in Nevada history.

“The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s willingness to engage with compliant crypto infrastructure reflects the forward-thinking regulatory leadership that has kept Nevada at the forefront of the global gaming industry for decades. Nevada has set a blueprint. Our focus now is to continue working directly with regulators in other jurisdictions to replicate that – giving them full visibility into our compliance framework and the proven infrastructure we’ve deployed with Byte Federal, so they can move forward with confidence,” said Luke Millanta, CTO and Co-Founder of BurraPay.

Players wishing to fund their wagering activity using cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, can now do so by visiting the sportsbook at Circa Las Vegas.

28% of U.S. adults own cryptocurrency and nearly half of all global crypto holders use digital assets for gambling. Yet billions in wagering volume has been flowing offshore to unregulated operators – outside the consumer protections, outside the tax base, outside the rules. BurraPay built the compliance-first platform to bring that activity onshore. Byte Federal provides the purpose-built exchange layer to make it run.

“This is what we’ve been building toward since 2016: digital assets that aren’t just held, but used. A patron walking into a Las Vegas sportsbook and funding a wager with Bitcoin, fully compliant, fully legal – that’s the promise of this technology meeting physical reality. We’re proud our infrastructure is part of the stack,” said Paul Tarantino, CEO of Byte Federal.

Byte Federal will continue working alongside BurraPay as it signs new operators, expands into additional jurisdictions on a state-by-state basis, and scales to meet growing demand – with BurraPay now approved in five key gaming states across the US.

“Earlier this month, a patron walked into a Las Vegas casino and funded a sports wager with Bitcoin. That has never happened before. That’s what a compliance-first platform makes possible. Byte Federal’s exchange solution is key to making this work, and as BurraPay expands into every state in the country, they’ll be right there with us,” said Millanta.

And the opportunity doesn’t stop with gaming: Byte Federal is already in talks with other industries about facilitating custom builds tailored to their unique needs.

The College Basketball Crown and Circa Resort & Casino, Downtown Las Vegas’ premier adults-only luxury resort, have announced the return of the Crown Town Fan Fest at Stadium Swim, bringing back one of the tournament’s marquee fan experiences during the 2026 championship weekend in Las Vegas. Circa Resort & Casino is a Founding Partner and Official Host Hotel of the College Basketball Crown, with the agreement brokered by AEG Global Partnerships.

The annual College Basketball Crown will take place April 1–5, 2026, in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena, airing nationally on FOX and FS1. The elite eight-team postseason tournament will feature top programs from the Big Ten, Big 12, and BIG EAST conferences that narrowly miss NCAA Tournament selection, along with two wild-card teams selected by the tournament’s competition committee. The tournament will culminate with semifinal and championship matchups at T-Mobile Arena during championship weekend.

This year’s Crown Town Fan Fest will take place Friday, April 3, from 12–4 p.m. at Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino, the resort’s multi-level rooftop pool and amphitheater featuring a 143-foot screen. Timed ahead of the College Basketball Crown semifinals and championship games, the event will once again unite fans, tournament stakeholders, and college basketball insiders for an elevated, all-day celebration in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas.

“As a Founding Partner of the College Basketball Crown, we’re proud to once again host Crown Town Fan Fest at Stadium Swim and welcome fans back for another unforgettable championship-weekend experience. Stadium Swim was built to deliver moments like this – where sports, energy, and community collide – and we’re excited to offer fans multiple ways to be part of the action through Crown Town Fan Fest tickets and exclusive room packages,” said Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of Circa Resort & Casino.

Tickets for the Crown Town Fan Fest and exclusive Circa room packages – which include a two-night stay, College Basketball Crown game tickets, and Crown Town Fan Fest access – are now available for purchase through Circa’s website.

“The return of Crown Town Fan Fest reflects the continued momentum of the College Basketball Crown and the strength of our partnership with Circa. Together, we’re focused on delivering premium, fan-first experiences that elevate the championship weekend both inside and outside the arena,” said Nick Baker, President and COO of AEG Global Partnerships and board member of the College Basketball Crown.