MINT at the Center of a New Phase in Crypto iGaming
Limassol, Cyprus Apr 13, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The crypto market has spent the past few years moving from one dominant narrative to anotherDeFi, NFTs, AIeach cycle driven as much by attention as by fundamentals. That dynamic is now shifting. As the market matures, both users and investors are focusing less on hype and more on products that generate consistent engagement and repeatable activity. One area where this change is becoming visible is iGaming, where platforms like MINT are beginning to reflect this broader transition. From Narrative to Usage While rarely at the center of crypto narratives, iGaming has continued to grow in the backgrounddriven by consistent user behavior rather than speculation. With estimates placing crypto gambling above $150 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), the sector is becoming harder to ignore. More importantly, it represents a model where activity translates directly into revenue. Crypto-native platforms also tend to benefit from lower onboarding friction and faster transactions, often resulting in higher conversion rates and more active user behavior compared to traditional online gambling. From Passive Play to Trading-Style Games A key shift within the sector is happening at the product level. Since around 20222023, a new category of formatsoften described as trader-style gameshas gained traction. These include crash games and prediction-based systems, where timing and decision-making play a more visible role. Their rise is closely linked to crypto user behavior. As trading became more widespread, users grew accustomed to reacting in real timemanaging risk, entering and exiting positions, and making fast decisions. Traditional casino formats, by comparison, began to feel static. Newer models reflect this change. Rather than placing a bet and waiting, users interact continuouslydeciding when to act within the experience itself. These formats borrow the pace and structure of trading, without becoming trading itself. A Shift Toward Engagement Across the sector, the focus is moving from game quantity to user engagement. Platforms are increasingly experimenting with more integrated systems, where different formats coexist and user activity extends beyond isolated sessions. Some are also introducing structured incentive models, linking activity to ongoing rewards or progression. Platforms like MINT are exploring these approaches as part of a broader move toward more cohesive, engagement-driven environments. Looking Ahead As crypto moves beyond narrative-driven cycles, sectors built on real activity and sustained engagement are gaining relevance. iGaming, once peripheral, is increasingly aligned with that shiftdriven not by hype, but by consistent user behavior and evolving product design.Media [email protected]://mint.io Source :MINTThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
How Nonprofits are Losing Control of Their Domain Names
Waterbury, Connecticut Apr 9, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - A Connecticut-based nonprofit that has spent more than a decade helping veterans and vulnerable individuals move into fully furnished homes is now facing a different kind of crisis: loss of control over its own domain name. The Make a Home Foundation, a Middlebury nonprofit serving veterans, domestic violence survivors, and individuals transitioning out of homelessness, has been locked out of its domain names following a website redevelopment project. The domains were allegedly transferred to a third party without authorization, leaving the organization unable to fully control its online presence. The nonprofit has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise approximately $5,000 to cover legal costs associated with filing a domain name dispute through ICANN. For organizations like Make a Home Foundation, domain names are not just web addressesthey are critical infrastructure. When control of a domain name is lost, the impact is immediate, said Bill Hartzer, a domain name recovery expert and Director of DNAccess who is working on the case. Websites can go offline, email stops functioning, and communication with donors and partners is disrupted. Hartzer, who has recovered more than 1,000 domain names for clients, says situations like this are becoming more common. We are seeing more cases where nonprofits and small businesses lose control of their domain names because a third party had access to the registrar account, he said. In many cases, organizations dont realize the risk until its too late. According to information provided by the nonprofit, the domain names were originally registered and used continuously for more than a decade. During a recent website project, access to the domain registrar account was allegedly used to transfer ownership without authorization. The domains are now being held by that third party, forcing the organization to pursue formal recovery options. The impact extends beyond the website itself. When a nonprofit loses its domain, it affects trust, visibility, and communication, Hartzer said. This is not just a technical issueits an operational and reputational risk. Founded in 2010, the Make a Home Foundation provides complete home setupsincluding furniture, kitchen supplies, and essential household itemsfor individuals moving into housing after experiencing homelessness or crisis situations. The organization operates out of a 35,000-square-foot facility and serves communities across Connecticut. Supporters say the organization plays a critical role in helping individuals transition into stable living environments. The GoFundMe campaign will fund the legal process required to recover the domain names. Any funds raised beyond the initial goal will go toward supporting the nonprofits mission. Those involved in the case hope the situation will raise awareness of a broader issue. If this can happen to a nonprofit, it can happen to anyone, Hartzer said. Domain names are one of the most important digital assets an organization owns, and they need to be protected accordingly. Interview Availability Bill Hartzer, domain name recovery expert who has recovered over 1,000 domain names, is available to provide expert insight into domain disputes, digital asset protection, and recovery strategies. Anita Pettengill, President of the Make a Home Foundation, is available to discuss the nonprofits mission and the impact of losing control of its domain.Media ContactHartzer [email protected]://www.hartzer.com Source :Make a Home FoundationThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
