In an official blog post, Bitpanda announced that it has secured a crypto custody licence from the German financial authority, BaFin. Having obtained this licence, the Austrian-based crypto exchange can now legally market its services to residents of Germany. Bitpanda also claimed to be the first retail crypto exchange based out of Europe to have … Read more
The UK’s gambling regulator oversaw a “poorly managed” competition process to decide the next National Lottery operator, a report by a cross-party group of MPs has concluded. The Gambling Commission chose Czech-based conglomerate Allwyn as the next National Lottery operator over incumbent Camelot in March, marking the first change of hands in the lottery’s 28-year … Read more
Logan Sargeant claims fourth in Formula 2 championship to clinch super licence and Formula 1 drive; American 21-year-old will partner Alex Albon at Williams next season, completing the 2023 grid Last Updated: 20/11/22 10:36am Logan Sargeant has secured his Formula 1 seat with Williams for 2023 after earning his super licence following the final round … Read more
Conor Benn has relinquished his British boxing licence and a hearing on October 21 upheld “allegations of misconduct”, the British Boxing Board of Control has said. Benn, however, has criticised the “unfair and biased” procedure from the BBBoC, and says the misconduct allegation was not in relation to a failed drugs test ahead of his … Read more
Conor Benn has relinquished his British boxing licence and a hearing on October 21 upheld “allegations of misconduct” over a failed drugs test, the British Boxing Board of Control has said. Earlier in October, the BBBoC confirmed Benn was being investigated by the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) after failing a drugs test ahead of his cancelled … Read more
Williams announced they want Logan Sargeant to drive for them next season; the 21-year-old American needs to gain further super licence points to be allowed to drive in Formula 1; Sargeant is set to replace Nicholas Latifi and drive alongside Alex Albon in 2023 Last Updated: 22/10/22 6:04pm Logan Sargeant is set to make his … Read more
With a new British government, specifically a new culture secretary, in place, the decisions to privatize Channel 4 and to scrap the BBC licence fee are being reviewed. The new culture secretary, Michelle Donelan – who replaced Nadine Dorries after Liz Truss replaced Boris Johnson as prime minister – told the BBC yesterday that she … Read more
The UK gambling regulator said on Tuesday that the National Lottery would to be handed over to Allwyn, after existing operator Camelot dropped its appeal against the decision to award the licence to its rival. Allwyn, a Czech company and Europe’s largest lottery operator, was awarded the 10-year National Lottery licence in March but a … Read more
Russian independent media have in recent years faced unprecedented pressure, with authorities further tightening the screws since the start of Moscow’s February offensive in Ukraine. Russian independent media have in recent years faced unprecedented pressure, with authorities further tightening the screws since the start of Moscow’s February offensive in Ukraine. A Russian court on Monday … Read more
The funding model that has been the bedrock of Europe’s €35.5B ($36.3B) public broadcasting sector for decades is under threat, and the industry is gravely concerned. Last week, legislation was introduced in the French parliament that will do away with the license fee, dramatically shifting the way in which the nation’s public broadcasters (PSB) are … Read more