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Russian economy minister says Bitcoin worse than casino gambling

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Top Russian minister has justified the government’s plans to prohibit ordinary Russians from investing in Bitcoin technology by comparing Bitcoin-related investments with casino gambling.

 

On Tuesday, Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin gave a speech at the World Festival of Youth and Students in Sochi, where he warned the young pioneers of the dangers of dabbling in cryptocurrencies.

Russian state-owned media outlet RT quoted Oreshkin saying: 

“As for bitcoin, if you look at how the value of this asset fluctuates, it’s dozens of percent up, then dozens of a percent down. An asset that can be available for an unqualified investor should not have such characteristics because it’s worse than casinos. First, you earn, then you will lose everything and be left with nothing.  Those who do not know how to manage risks in instruments with such volatility, should not be able to invest because in 99.9 percent of cases it results in losses for such people and then they will find themselves in a difficult life situation, which is not good.”

Oreshkin isn’t wrong that Bitcoin investors face potentially damaging losses, but such risks are inherent in all investing scenarios. Kinda like the Russian casino operators whom the government encouraged to invest in the Azov-City gaming zone, only to be told a few years later that the zone would be shutting down so that new zones could open in Sochi and the Crimea, and there would be no compensation for Azov-City investors, who now stand to lose everything and be left with nothing. You know, like that.

In August, Russia announced plans to restrict Bitcoin-related investing to “qualified investors,” which the Ministry of Finance defines as having at least RUB 6m (US $105k) in an investment account, making at least 40 transactions per year with a total turnover of RUB 6m, or having two years’ experience at a financial security trading firm.

Russia’s investment restrictions were already greeted with a degree of cynicism, which only grew following news that the government plans to introduce its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, the CryptoRuble, which will naturally be subject to strict government monitoring and taxation, just the sort of stuff that really excites the average libertarian-minded cryptocurrency fan.

The CryptoRuble plan mirrors Russia’s increasingly tight stranglehold on its citizens’ internet access. In fact, Russia’s internet is rapidly becoming a de facto intranet on par with the walled gardens on offer in neighboring China and North Korea, where seldom is heard a discouraging word about the local leadership.

Clearly, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issues with anything that isn’t under his complete control. Which got us thinking, if the CryptoRuble doesn’t pan out, maybe Putin can find common cause with the folks over at SegWit Core, who also have trouble with competing – and especially superior – ideologies.

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 6 November – 12 November 2024

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 6 November to 12 November 2024 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 54,000 ordinary B shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).

The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi´s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi´s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.

From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November, until and including 12 November 2024, Kambi has repurchased a total of 54,000 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 111.87 SEK per share.

During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:

Date Aggregated daily
volume (number of
ordinary B shares)
Weighted average
share price
per day (SEK)
Total daily
transaction
value (SEK)
6 November 2024 14,000 117.27 1,641,822
7 November 2024 10,000 115.17 1,151,709
8 November 2024 10,000 110.08 1,100,826
11 November 2024 10,000 107.82 1,078,240
12 November 2024 10,000 106.81 1,068,130

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 12 November 2024, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,428,678 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 31,278,297 ordinary B shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary B shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.

A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.

Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/

 

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Zillion Games launches Storm Fruits 2

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Zillion Games launches Storm Fruits 2, an exciting sequel to the popular Storm Fruits. With 4,096 ways to win and a Bonus Buy option, players can jump straight into the action for even more chances to win. This refreshed classic fruit theme combines timeless charm with modern thrills for a truly engaging experience.

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Growe Partners Named Best Affiliate Program. Once Again.

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Growe Partners, an affiliate program, which has skyrocketed its performance in the iGaming industry in just a year, has received yet another recognition as the Best Affiliate Program at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2024. 

The ceremony took place in Valletta, Malta on Nov, 12th, and the victory was achieved through a combination of public votes on the award page and evaluations by a distinguished jury panel.

In just a year Growe Partners has rightfully reserved a place amongst industry leaders, who have been in the game for a lot longer, and as they say themselves — they are not going anywhere. Today Growe Partners is a network with over 32 thousand partners, operating in more than 10 locations worldwide.

“This achievement reflects our commitment to investing in our people, our partners, our ideas, and continuously implementing new innovative approaches. We are proud of the strong team we have built, which is always on the lookout for ways to develop and better themselves. And whose dedication resulted in this victory.

With winning this award we would like to once again emphasize that everything is possible in our industry if you set the right goal and work hard for it.” , — commented Dima Mariievskyi, Head of Growe Partners.

 

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