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Stripe Payments Company — Not Suited for iGaming? Here’s What You Should Know

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Many businesses start out searching for a Stripe payments company, hoping to plug in a sleek solution and start processing transactions immediately. But for gambling, betting, and iGaming operators—especially in Europe, the United States, and Turkey—the reality is more complex. Stripe does not support high-risk industries, and iGaming businesses must turn to more specialized payment methods and partners.

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High Risk Merchant Processing: What’s Good, What’s Bad

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Businesses in high-risk industries rely on high risk merchant processing to accept payments. But not all providers are equal. Some empower your business to grow. Others create friction, delays, or even put your funds at risk.

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How Strategic Payment Infrastructure Can Future-Proof Your Gambling Business

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Learn how strategic payment solutions can future-proof your gambling business. From secure payment infrastructure to compliance and scalability, discover how modern IT systems ensure long-term success in iGaming. https://wisealt.com/p/gaming-payment-infrastructure/

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Payment Solutions for High-Risk Startups: Overcoming the First Time Deposit Barrier

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Launching a new project in a high-risk vertical like iGaming, Forex, Crypto, or Dating can be exciting—but accessing reliable payment solutions for new high-risk startups is often the most frustrating roadblock. While mature businesses in these industries are courted by payment providers offering competitive fees, custom solutions, and VIP support, newcomers face the opposite: delays, rejections, and red tape.

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Crypto On-Ramps and Off-Ramps for High-Risk

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Crypto on-ramps and crypto off-ramps serve as critical infrastructure for businesses operating in high-risk sectors like iGaming, crypto businesses, forex trading platforms, and dating services. Understanding these gateway mechanisms is essential for seamless operation and regulatory compliance in industries that often face heightened scrutiny from traditional financial institutions.

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The Benefits of Multi-Currency IBANs for iGaming Companies

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In the dynamic world of iGaming, where global transactions occur around the clock, the ability to manage multiple currencies efficiently is crucial for business success. Multi-currency IBANs represent a transformative solution for iGaming and Betting companies looking to streamline their operations and enhance user experience. Here, we explore the advantages of multi-currency IBANs and how having an integrated IBAN and checkout solution from the same payment provider can significantly benefit iGaming businesses.

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Why High-Risk Businesses Should Accept Both Crypto and Fiat Payments in 2025

Crypto and Fiat Payments for High-Risk Businesses in 2025

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For high-risk businesses like online casinos, forex brokers, and other industries operating in gray zones, choosing the right payment solutions is a make-or-break decision. Should you stick to traditional fiat payments (credit cards, bank transfers) or dive into the world of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT)? The answer isn’t black-and-white. In 2025, offering both crypto and fiat payments is increasingly a strategic move for high-risk ventures. This article explores why this dual approach makes sense, whether your users can and want to pay with both, and how it plays out across regions like the EEA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the USA.

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How Canadian MSB Can Open RPAA-Compliant Accounts: Segregated, Trust, and Fiduciary Options for FINTRAC and Bank of Canada Compliance

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As of March 2025, Money Services Businesses (MSB) in Canada must navigate a dual regulatory framework enforced by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA), overseen by the Bank of Canada. Under RPAA, MSB offering retail payment services—such as money transfers, currency exchange, or cryptocurrency wallets—must safeguard client funds in segregated accounts, trust accounts, or fiduciary accounts. Simultaneously, FINTRAC mandates registration and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) rules. For MSB, this means partnering with financial institutions to open RPAA-compliant accounts that align with FINTRAC obligations.

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How iCasinos, Dating Sites, and Forex Reduce Transaction Verifications Using Crypto and eWallets Top-Ups

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Industries such as online casinos, dating platforms, and Forex trading often face significant payment challenges. Banks and traditional payment processors typically impose strict rules, high fees, or even complete bans, especially under codes like MCC 7995 for gambling, MCC 7994 for dating services, and MCC 6211 for securities brokers and Forex. These obstacles can slow business growth and lead to customer dissatisfaction. However, high-risk payment solutions using cryptocurrencies, top-ups, and e-wallets offer a way to avoid these strict regulations, ensuring faster, private, and cost-effective transactions. This article will explore how these tools can benefit your business and why professional consulting might be crucial.

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High-Risk Banking Accounts

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Benefits of Additional Reserve Banking Accounts for High-Risk Businesses For high-risk businesses, maintaining additional or backup banking accounts or IBANs

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