Cryptocurrency
Natus Vincere Partners with Crypto Exchange Bybit
Esports organisation Natus Vincere (NAVI) has entered into a partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.
Through the deal, Bybit has become the Official Cryptocurrency Platform of NAVI. The partnership marks Bybit’s entrance into the esports industry.
As per the deal, Bybit’s logo will appear on NAVI’s jerseys. Moreover, the two parties will collaborate on a number of activations including anti-bullying campaigns.
Alexander “nervo-” Pavlenko, CMO of Natus Vincere, said: “We’re proud to be a part of Bybit’s global strategy of their integration into the esports world. Even more, it’s a great honor to become their first partner in our sphere worldwide. We shall strive to show esports fans the real value of digital-based communication by cryptocurrency platform Bybit and our team. We hope to bring new game-changing and engaging projects to make esports the better place to play together.”
Ben Zhou, Co-Founder & CEO of Bybit, said: “We are delighted to connect with one of the most iconic names in esports that provided 86.1 million hours of thrilling entertainment to audiences worldwide in 2020. As one of the fastest-growing start-ups built for crypto lovers, we are excited to sign on with NAVI, and are looking forward to unleashing the natural synergy between the crypto community and the athletes and creators in esports.”
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BetPlays
BetPlays Announces Strategic Acquisition into a Premier iGaming Brand to Elevate Platform and Crypto Capabilities
BetPlays has announced its integration into a major iGaming brand group. The move puts BetPlays in a strong position to elevate its services, with a robust technological infrastructure for quick expansion. This platform upgrade brings a faster and more efficient user experience and enhanced crypto compatibility. All accounts, wallets and profiles remain secure and intact. Players will enjoy a more secure experience with enhanced crypto compatibility and improved support options.
The integration brings a robust technological infrastructure to the popular BetPlays platform. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency through an upgraded, seamless user experience. With a stronger tech footing and enhanced crypto compatibility, BetPlays is looking ahead of the curve for continued growth in this competitive sector.
The full integration was completed on March 31. It deliver Betplays powerful new features to a familiar brand. BetPlays’ fanbase remains on the platform they know and love, with profile and payments intact. Additionally, users will benefit from a faster, more reliable system and consolidated resources.
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Crypto
Tequity joins Hub88 aggregator platform to accelerate operator access to Originals and Crypto Trading games
Tequity, the rising iGaming software innovator, has successfully integrated its content portfolio into Hub88’s gaming aggregation platform, providing operator partners worldwide with a streamlined route to market.
The partnership enables Hub88’s network of operators to enrich their lobbies with Tequity’s high-performance titles via a single API, allowing rapid deployment and seamless content delivery.
Hub88 clients now have access to Tequity’s Originals portfolio, featuring 17 fast-paced, streamer-friendly, and fully customisable in-house games, as well as the new Crypto Trading games series, which brings crypto market-inspired gameplay directly into the casino environment.
The integration also includes Tequity’s Publishing vertical, with Mirror Image Gaming’s Royal Drop as the first third-party title available through Hub88 distribution.
Operators benefit from a broader content mix with strong advantages in brand control and operational confidence. Extensive customisation options allow partners to tailor game look, feel, and UI, all supported by a robust, engineering-led infrastructure designed for global scale and performance.
Dominic Sawyer, VP of Growth at Tequity, said:
“Hub88 is an ideal distribution partner for studios and operators building for scale. This onboarding makes Tequity content more accessible across Originals, Crypto Trading games, and Publishing, with a focus on fast rollout and full brand control. We have several operator partners scheduled to go live in the coming weeks.”
Ollie Castleman, Managing Director of Hub88, added:
“We are excited to onboard Tequity to our platform. Their Originals, Crypto Trading, and Publishing content provide our operator partners with a diverse, differentiated game offering and a simple, efficient path to launch.”
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Compliance Updates
Crypto.com Receives Limited Financial Institutions Licence in Europe
Crypto.com has announced another regulatory milestone: its EU MiCA regulated entity has received a Limited Financial Institutions licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The approval allows the company to continue delivering its full suite of stablecoin services – qualifying as payment services – across the European Union, without disruption.
This additional licence is for the provision of services exclusively in relation to electronic money tokens (EMTs). The licence was acquired to navigate a complex regulatory landscape resulting in overlapping crypto asset services (MiCA) and payment services (PSD2). By securing the Limited Financial Institution Licence, Crypto.com has addressed both regulatory regimes ensuring full compliance across every aspect of its stablecoin operations.
Crypto.com’s Malta entity received MiCA approval in January 2025, allowing the company to passport services across the European Economic Area (EEA). Notably, Crypto.com already holds a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Europe, making it one of the most comprehensively authorised platforms operating in the region.
“We are one of the most regulated crypto platforms in the world and receiving this licence proves, yet again, that we are committed to working with authorities to ensure the strongest compliance standards. Our stablecoin business and services remain a pivotal part of our European product offering so it was vital we secured this limited licence to continue providing seamless access to our institutional and retail customers,” said Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer at Crypto.com.
The limited Financial Institutions licence adds to Crypto.com’s expanding list of licences and registrations globally including, but not limited to, a UK Electronic Money Institution licence (FCA), a Major Payment Institution licence in Singapore (MAS), a Virtual Assets Service Provider licence in Dubai (VARA), U.S. Money Transmitter Licences, U.S. Designated Contracts Market (DCM) & Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) licences and recently conditional approval from the U.S. OCC for a National Trust Bank Charter.
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