Bitz Digest — September 19, 2026

Brazil's Lula reportedly weighs a ban on casino gambling, the U.S. sanctions Tehran exchange BitBank over Hormuz bitcoin payments, ECB's Lagarde reportedly blocked Binance's MiCA license — and more from crypto and iGaming

Gambling Regulation & Licensing

Brazil's Lula reportedly weighs ban on casino gambling and new betting restrictions

Local media report the president may target casino activity and impose tighter rules on betting operators. ↳ SBC News

Germany's top court reopens hearings on player loss-recovery claims against Tipico

The Federal Court of Justice revisited claims over online casino losses incurred before the 2021 gambling treaty. ↳ iGaming Expert

Security & Scams

Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients

Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls reportedly lost funds in the breach. ↳ CoinDesk

U.S. sanctions Tehran exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz bitcoin payments

Treasury says the exchange moved bitcoin tied to Revolutionary Guard ship-passage payments through the oil chokepoint. ↳ CoinDesk

Crypto Regulation

ECB's Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance's MiCA license: WSJ

The Journal says high-level pressure led Greece to stall a previously complete license application. ↳ CoinDesk

Price & Macro

Bitcoin holds steady in September despite rate hikes and Clarity Act setback

The token is down just 1.5% this month and remains on pace for its first quarterly gain in a year. ↳ CoinDesk

Go deeper

Crypto Casino Payouts Guide: How Withdrawals Actually Work in 2026

Crypto casino payouts explained step by step, pick the right coin, avoid costly mistakes, and withdraw in minutes. Covers fees, speeds, KYC, and common issues. ↳ Read on Bitz