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Polygon Studios Secures Hires From EA, Amazon and Others, As Web2 Talent Join Exodus to Web3

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Polygon Studios, the developer relationship arm of Polygon Technology, is helping web2 and web3 companies build decentralized apps on the Polygon chain, announces five new hires to spearhead its growth in the Web3 blockchain gaming space. The new hires join Polygon Studio’s recently appointed CEO, Ryan Wyatt, who previously headed YouTube’s Gaming vertical before migrating to the Web3 industry.
Polygon Studios’ new hires include C-level executives Michael Blank as Chief Operating Officer and Young Ko as Chief Financial Officer.
Michael Blank brings a wealth of gaming experience to Polygon Studios after almost two decades with Electronic Arts, a leading game developer and publisher. Blank served as Senior Vice President of Player Network, the company’s strategy to connect and engage EA’s more than 300 million users. In that capacity, he led global teams that drove EA’s direct to consumer digital gaming platform, social ecosystem and the rapid growth of EA Play, the publisher’s multi-platform gaming subscription. During his time at Electronic Arts, Michael held a variety of senior leadership roles, including Executive Producer for several of EA’s prominent game franchises.
Polygon Studios has also welcomed Young Ko, who cites nearly 16 years of progressive financial and entrepreneurial expertise across entertainment, music, fashion, and real estate. Young spent the past 9 years as the VP of Finance at Penske Media (brands include Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and SXSW) where he oversaw the Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Global Tax teams.
Joining Young and Mike is Urvit Goel — VP, Gaming Business Development — and Charnjit Bansi — VP, Game Design — who also cut their teeth in the Web2 arena.
Urvit brings a wealth of cross-functional experience leading teams in Finance, Marketing, and Business Development during his nearly decade long tenure at Amazon. Most notably, Urvit has experience building long term strategic partnerships with the world’s largest game publishers on a global scale. He has built and led Business Development teams driving a variety of gaming initiatives for Amazon, most recently launching Amazon’s Cloud Gaming business.
Charnjit brings over 20 years of intimate knowledge of AAA Web2 game leadership and development, all from world-class game developers including Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games — creators of the renowned Call of Duty franchise. Most recently, Charnjit served as Director of Product Management at Mythical Games, a game technology company and publisher of the blockchain MMO, Blankos Block Party.
Polygon Studios also welcomes gaming industry veteran and recent EA alumni, Ben Watley. Ben will serve as Senior Director of Strategy, Gaming at Polygon Studios, working closely with Young, Mike, Charnjit, and Urvit to expand Polygon’s Web3 products and services. Working alongside Ben is ex-NASA software engineer and Riot Games strategist, Will Matteson, who joins Polygon Studios as Corporate Strategy Manager.
The new hires closely follow the appointment of Ryan Wyatt as CEO of Polygon Studios after seven years spearheading YouTube’s gaming vertical.
Ryan Wyatt, CEO of Polygon Studios, said, “We’re thrilled to be attracting such high-calibre talent as we build out the dream team of Web3. The combined expertise and perspectives from both the traditional and blockchain industries will be invaluable in growing the developer ecosystem and bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3.”

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REEVO Announces New Partnership with R. Franco Digital

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REEVO has announced a new partnership with R. Franco Digital, a leading provider of global gaming solutions and part of the renowned Orenes Group. The collaboration further strengthens REEVO’s growing aggregation ecosystem, expanding its content offering with the distinctive and well-established titles from one of the industry’s most respected suppliers.

Through this integration, R. Franco Digital’s portfolio will be available through the REEVO aggregation platform, giving operators seamless access to a broad range of engaging content through a single, efficient connection. The partnership reinforces REEVO’s mission to deliver scalable technology and diverse content that helps operators enhance their casino offering and reach new audiences across regulated markets.

For REEVO, the partnership represents another important step in expanding its aggregation network with studios that bring proven industry experience and high-quality entertainment to operators worldwide.

Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with R. Franco Digital is a fantastic milestone for REEVO as we continue to expand our aggregation ecosystem with globally recognized providers. Their strong heritage, technical expertise, and reputation for delivering engaging gaming experiences make them an excellent addition to our platform. At REEVO, our goal is to give operators access to the most diverse and high-performing content available, and this partnership strengthens our ability to deliver exactly that.”

The collaboration highlights REEVO’s continued momentum as a trusted aggregation partner for leading operators and suppliers across the iGaming industry. By bringing together innovative studios and established gaming brands, REEVO continues to build a platform that combines reliability, scalability and high-value entertainment.

Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital, said: “Partnering with an aggregator of REEVO’s technical caliber is a major milestone in our mission to bring R. Franco Digital’s unique entertainment experiences to a global audience. This integration allows us to leverage REEVO’s extensive reach, making our content more accessible to operators than ever before. We look forward to a successful collaboration as we continue expanding our digital footprint and bringing innovative content to new markets alongside such a dynamic partner.”

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Betsson Group shortlisted in 11 categories at the Italian Gaming Awards 2026

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Betsson Group has been shortlisted in 11 categories at the Italian Gaming Awards (IGA) 2026, taking place in Rome on 14 April as part of the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE) 2026, held on 14–15 April.

The awards celebrate excellence across the Italian gaming industry, recognising best practices, innovation and leadership. Winners are selected through an independent evaluation by a jury of industry experts via a dedicated voting process.

Betsson Group nominations include:

• Best Betting Operator – Betsson Group

• Best Casino Games Operator – StarCasinò

• Best Executive Leadership – Stefano Tino, Managing Director Southern Europe at Betsson Group

• Best Marketing Campaign – Betsson.Sport

• Best Mobile Operator – Betsson Group

• Customer Care – Betsson Group

• Diversity & Inclusion Award – Betsson Group

• ESG Compliance Award – Betsson Group

• HR Award: Employer of the Year – Betsson Group

• Operator of the Year – Betsson Group

• Responsible Gaming – Betsson Group

These nominations highlight Betsson Group’s continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and delivering a high-quality customer experience.

IGE 2026 brings together key stakeholders from across the Italian gaming ecosystem to explore the future of the industry, with a focus on technological innovation, sustainability and responsible growth.

Across two days, the conference will feature panels, discussions and networking opportunities involving representatives from institutions, ADM (Customs and Monopolies Agency), licensees, technology providers, associations and academia.

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Blockchain.com Opens Malta Office to Anchor European Operations

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Blockchain.com announced the official opening of its Malta office, marking the next step in the company’s European expansion and its long-term commitment to building regulated digital asset infrastructure across the region.

The new office will serve as a strategic hub for Blockchain.com’s operations across Europe following the company securing its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The license enables Blockchain.com to passport regulated crypto brokerage services across the European Economic Area under the EU’s first comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework.

“We didn’t pick Malta by accident. Malta has taken a thoughtful and forward-looking approach to digital asset regulation. At Blockchain.com, we’ve spent over a decade building a brand of trust and integrity, and we’re bringing that same professional-grade standard to users across Europe. This office represents our commitment to building trusted, compliant infrastructure for the crypto market,” said Nic Cary, Co-founder and Vice Chairman at Blockchain.com.

Blockchain.com’s Malta office will support a range of functions including regulatory engagement, operational development and retail client services across the European market. The company will soon launch its institutional business, partnering with some of the region’s leading licensed firms.

Blockchain.com operates in more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Since 2011, Blockchain.com has processed over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions, created more than 90 million wallets and verified over 40 million users. As a global crypto brokerage, Blockchain.com provides individuals and institutions with secure access to digital assets while maintaining a strong commitment to compliance, transparency and security.

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