Bitz Digest — September 30, 2026
Near Intents blocks $50 million in attempted Bitget hacker swaps, illegal gambling operators nearly double in Brazil, Greece registers first MiCA crypto providers — and more from crypto and iGaming
- Security & Scams CoinDeskNear Intents blocks $50 million in attempted Bitget hacker swapsMost of the rejected funds still moved on through other swap providers afterward.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsIllegal gambling operators nearly double in Brazil after Lula's ban decreeUnlicensed platforms have expanded sharply since regulated online betting was prohibited.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsDutch gambling trade body VNLOK sues Meta over illegal gambling adsThe court action follows VNLOK's earlier complaint to the European Commission over the ads.
- Crypto Regulation CointelegraphGreece registers first four MiCA crypto providers as HCMC denies Binance-Lagarde reportThe regulator also disputed remarks attributed to officials in a report linking Binance and Lagarde.
- Stablecoins & Payments CointelegraphBinance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in JapanThe HIVEX-powered integration lets overseas visitors pay in USDT while merchants receive yen.
- Wallets & Self-Custody CoinDeskzk.money privacy wallet relaunches on Aztec Network after three yearsPayments made within Aztec are shielded, though deposits from Ethereum remain visible.
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