Recent developments on third-party payments and cryptocurrencies. Game payment methods are an integral part of online gambling, so we took a closer look at what is happening around Asia and Europe regarding this aspect. Topics include China’s emergence as a Bitcoin powerhouse, Europe’s plan to regulate Bitcoin, China’s setting of overseas withdrawal limits for UnionPay users, and Bitcoin’s chances after Paypal’s exit from Taiwan. Completing this month’s publication are the iGaming news and features from both Asia and Europe.