The surge of the price of bitcoin is unstoppable as it breached the $1,700 mark and in the process, effectively shushing the naysayers of the cryptocurrency.

Don’t sleep. The rise of bitcoin’s price is usually attributed to external factors and this week is no different. Minneapolis Federal Bank President Neel Kashkari mentioned in a speech that its underlying blockchain technology has more potential than bitcoin itself.

Err…not exactly. You see, Kashkari’s statement was seen by analysts as the Federal Reserve being positive in its view towards not just blockchain, but also cryptocurrency. This in turn, boosted the confidence levels in the market.

Analysts at ABI Research agreed with Kashkari, even comparing blockchain’s potential as a market beyond cryptocurrency can be analyzed against venture capital funding.

A positive outlook of bitcoin by the right people will result to a win-win situation for the users and players of the digital currency.

The Philippines has announced that it will issue a new type of license for online gambling operators but the timing of the announcement is highly suspect.

UK-listed bookmaker William Hill is staying positive as it reported increase in its group revenue despite a flat performance at its mainstay UK retail operations.

New York’s latest online poker bill easily passed the committee level but is facing an uncertain future in the assembly.

The city of Lusail, host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final game, does not exist yet. It is yet to be built by Qatar.

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