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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
15 hours ago

Can I Bet on Ping Pong on DraftKings Sportsbook? - Bleacher Nation

DraftKings offers a comprehensive table tennis betting section with competitive odds and a variety of betting options.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Video games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Media industry
fromObserver
1 day ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Privacy technologies
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

Kalshi is the first prediction market platform to implement a shared self-exclusion network for consumer protection.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Privacy technologies
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

Kalshi is the first prediction market platform to implement a shared self-exclusion network for consumer protection.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
fromGamesBeat
1 day ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Most NWSL players currently oppose potential calendar switch

Majority of NWSL players oppose switching to a fall-spring season due to concerns over player health and safety.
#roblox
NYC parents
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Roblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with Nevada

Roblox settled a $12 million lawsuit with Nevada, agreeing to enhance online safety for children and fund local support programs.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Roblox to implement youth protections and pay $12m in Nevada settlement

Roblox will enhance protections for young users and pay over $12 million to Nevada as part of a landmark agreement for online safety.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Gaming
5 days ago

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Wearables
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Concert Kit uses World ID to help artists combat ticket scalping by verifying real human buyers.
fromBarca Universal
1 day ago

La Liga president admits Barcelona on the right track when it comes to financial fair play | Barca Universal

"There's still a long way to go until summer. When you arrive, you have to generate revenue to be able to make signings. I think Barça has a very good financial structure."
FC Barcelona
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
#privacy
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can't Just Be a Gitbook or PDF

A MiCA white paper is a formal regulatory document, not a marketing tool, with strict compliance requirements for crypto-assets in the EU.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

When listings lie: AI staging pushes real estate into an ethics gray zone

The true picture standard in real estate requires accurate representation in advertising and marketing, impacting buyer perceptions and legal claims.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Democratized Software, Democratized Risk: Who's Accountable When Everyone Codes?

AI-driven coding tools enable non-technical teams to create software, but they introduce vulnerabilities and require clear ownership and governance.
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Schumer tore into FIFA for collecting billions while ticketholders are being 'gouged.' He also blamed the Trump administration for poor planning and oversight, stating, 'These issues all point to FIFA and the Trump administration failing to protect consumers, while not providing more support to local committees and transit agencies to handle the significant new costs to operate during the tournament.'
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.
Intellectual property law
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Ashes Of Creation CEO Says Investor Is A 'Known Violent Individual'

Steven Sharif defends against allegations of misconduct and claims a coordinated defamation campaign in ongoing legal disputes regarding Intrepid Studios.
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Sam Altman attack is putting two anti-AI groups under scrutiny-but the story is more complicated | Fortune

Pause AI, founded in Utrecht, Netherlands in May 2023 by Joep Meindertsma, aims to halt what it calls 'dangerous frontier AI' and staged its first protest outside Microsoft's lobbying office in Brussels.
Silicon Valley
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

What MLB players think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

The automated ball-strike challenge system has significantly impacted MLB, with 55% of nearly 1,000 calls challenged being overturned.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
4 days ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
#sports-betting
Poker
fromFuturism
2 days ago

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.
Poker
fromFuturism
2 days ago

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse

What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable.
Video games
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Stake and Coinbase sued over underage gambling claims

John Doe has sued Stake.com, Stake.us, and Coinbase for facilitating illegal online gambling that began when he was a minor.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams

DAZN integrates ADI Predictstreet into livestreams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, enhancing interactive betting experiences.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
1 week ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Steam Adding 30-Day Lowest Price Feature, According To Leak

Dataminers found code referencing 'Price History' and '30-Day Low,' suggesting Valve plans to implement a feature showing a game's lowest recent price, helping users avoid overpaying.
Games
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
3 days ago

US gaming company sues Israeli game developer | The Jerusalem Post

Skillz alleges that Papaya misrepresented its games by using bots, which created unfair competition and caused damages amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. Skillz's attorneys argue that the company's financial decline is directly linked to Papaya's actions, claiming that had Papaya disclosed its use of bots, it would not have been able to capture Skillz's customers and market share.
Intellectual property law
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
fromNature
5 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
Law
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Fans Accuse Pragmata's Twitch Emote Of Referencing Pedo Meme

Capcom's new Twitch Chat Badge has sparked controversy over alleged inappropriate associations with a meme linked to pedophilia.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Chinese Esports Host Accused Of Blackface Following On-Stream Stunt

Zha Zha's black body paint during a tournament was misinterpreted as blackface due to cultural context and competitive gaming tactics.
#x-platform
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Social media marketing

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

Social media marketing
fromWIRED
3 days ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
Social media marketing
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.
#sec
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

Crypto trading interface operators can avoid broker-dealer registration if they meet 12 specific conditions outlined by the SEC.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for clear, permanent regulatory definitions for crypto interfaces to foster innovation and protect investor access.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

Crypto trading interface operators can avoid broker-dealer registration if they meet 12 specific conditions outlined by the SEC.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for clear, permanent regulatory definitions for crypto interfaces to foster innovation and protect investor access.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

Are Social Sportsbooks Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Social sportsbooks operate legally in more states than traditional sportsbooks due to their unique dual-currency model.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
5 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
1 week ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

US online sports betting survey shows rising concerns

"The results show that online sports betting remains an active part of life for a significant portion of Americans," said Don Levy, SRI's Director.
Poker
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

AI agents in decentralized finance automate tasks, enhancing user interaction with smart contracts and reducing reliance on centralized intermediaries.
Video games
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid certain platforms like X based on their political viewpoints.
Media industry
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

What If More Gaming CEOs Just Logged Off?

Pre-release Pokémon card prices have surged, with Mega Gengar ex listed for $1,300 and Mewtwo ex selling for $900 on reseller sites.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
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