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1941  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [POLL] Heavyweight Boxing 1st April 2023: Joshua vs Franklin on: March 30, 2023, 10:05:44 AM
The fight goes ahead this weekend. The last time Joshua won in the boxing ring was 2020 and he has to admit time is running out of he has any chance of getting back any of the championship belts he lost to Usyk.

If he beats Franklin he steps closer to having a chance at redemption otherwise defeat on Saturday would mean his career would probably be over.
1942  Economy / Games and rounds / Re: ⚽ SPONSORED BY UTOPIA: FA Cup Semi-Final competition $25 prize on: March 30, 2023, 09:56:01 AM
There are now 10 accepted entries. I hope we increase this number to over the 25 mark before the competition ends on 22nd April 2022.


Thanks I made the prediction. Thanks JollyGood Wink
Welcome. Wishing you and all the other entrants success  Smiley

Thanks for this contest!
I hope you like the format, I wanted it on the lines of the Carabao Cup Final competition  Smiley
1943  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ English Premier League Season: 2022/2023 on: March 30, 2023, 09:47:33 AM
Since the last post, the biggest news was Conte lost his job as Tottenham manager.

Here are the games being played this weekend and every day until Wednesday in a frantic rush of games with Manchester City needing to beat Liverpool to close the gap on Arsenal to 5 points and keep their chase for the Premier League title going.

Saturday 1st April 2023
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Arsenal vs Leeds United
Bournemouth vs Fulham
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Brentford
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Sunday 2nd April 2023
West Ham United vs Southampton
Newcastle United vs Manchester United   

Monday 3rd April 2023
Everton vs Tottenham

Tuesday 4th April 2023
Bournemouth vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Chelsea vs Liverpool 

Wednesday 5th April 2023
Manchester United vs Brentford
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
1944  Economy / Reputation / Re: How wide reaching can the consequences of Chipmixer money laundering be? on: March 29, 2023, 04:53:14 PM
That was an interesting statement about staff being told to stop advertising mixers but does anybody know if any discussions took place to consider banning mixer signatures from the forum?

All staff members refuse or have withdrawn from participation in the advertising mixing service. there is no official announcement about it, but there is a much clearer indication to read between the lines. written by a member who has a great reputation here

We (staff) were asked to stop advertising mixing services.
1945  Economy / Services / Re: [CFNP] whirlwind.money | Redefining Mixing | Signature Campaign ~Up to $150/week on: March 29, 2023, 12:29:22 PM
You have a point. Every time Chipmixer had any slots open their thread ran in to pages upon pages of applicants. If I remember correctly, I applied 3 times with the last being in 2020 and I was overlooked on each occasion I decided to never apply again. Many of those that were bot selected simply kept applying along with newer applicants and that helped push the phenomenal increase in pages such was the scramble in the hope members had to get selected.

Having said that, Hhampuz has just selected 45 members from12 threads within the space of hours of making the thread live and then making it CFNP. That in itself takes some doing and full credit to Hhampuz.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to work with you. I can see that applicants were much, 12 pages of replies in one day, and you really did a thorough work. Avatar and signature updated.

You think that's a lot, you should've seen Chipmixer's thread when it had open spots. People would apply by the hundreds, and it wasn't uncommon to see at least 20 pages in applications for a single spot or two!
1946  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: 🔴[SCAM ALERT] HolyTransaction & Flyp.Me ILLEGALY holding more than 100k$ in BTC on: March 29, 2023, 12:13:48 PM
This is somewhat of a surprise because your last post in the forum was back in November 2017 and around six months after the most recent post was made in this thread, you have posted here.

If you have no participation with the company but can give some background, can you explain why the parent company was registered in the US as NoveltyLab Inc but somehow multiple European jurisdictions were used to register Holy Transaction and have that as the parent company owner of Flyp.me without any mention of NoveltyLab Inc?

Andrii Zamovsky is here.

I'm just here to clear my name since it comes up in search. You can check this account's other messages to validate the authenticity.

Long story short:

I've started NoveltyLab Inc, which was a US-based company in 2013 with Nickolay Babenko, Anton Tovstonozhenko and Francesco Simonetti.

The first two and myself are Ukrainians, Francesco is Italian. No Russians.

NoveltyLab Inc launched HolyTransaction.com, which was the first multi-currency wallet (before tokens were a thing) and operated it for approximately a year.

in 2014 I've resigned from the company and Francesco took over the CEO role.

It looks like things might have gone a bit sideways after that.

To my best knowledge, the IP or other rights were never properly transferred from NoveltyLab Inc to Flyp.me or any other European entities, at least I have not received any notices or dividends.

I don't know what has actually happened, but I hope everyone gets their bitcoins back.
1947  Economy / Reputation / Re: How wide reaching can the consequences of Chipmixer money laundering be? on: March 29, 2023, 11:50:02 AM
Interesting thinking, although there is no logic at all in what you wrote. The only difference between what you are currently promoting (and it is a mixer) and the CM that has been seized is that the former has not yet been officially placed in the same category, or in other words it has not been officially declared a money laundering service.
Precisely. If any business was declared as a money launder or other criminal activity alleged against them, I would apply the only available logic and would stop participating in their signature campaigns. And add to that if allegations were made by forum members that they were scammed by any business I display in my avatar or signature then I will remove it and probably open (or at least participate) in a scam accusation thread.

You cannot know who is using the mixer that you are currently promoting, but in case you find out that some criminals used it for their dirty business, will you then be worried that you will have to return all the earnings and that guys from some three agency letters will knock on your door?
I personally would not be worried about possibly being asked to hand over the received fees for the signature campaign but others might be. If asked by law enforcement agencies I would simply give it as I would not want to be viewed as a criminal or fugitive.

Having said, if law enforcement agencies made it clear they will ask Chipmixer signature campaign participants to send/surrender all funds they received from the Chipmixer signature campaign, I would immediately remove any mixer from my avatar and/or signature and never get involved with mixer campaigns again and that would only be because a precedent would have been set by the law enforcement agencies. As of yet, that has not happened.

In addition, thanks to one of the members, we know the official position of the forum administration regarding mixers, which is a very clear message for those who know how to read between the lines.
I am missing something.
1948  Economy / Reputation / Re: How wide reaching can the consequences of Chipmixer money laundering be? on: March 29, 2023, 09:53:18 AM
I guess you must not be too worried about the consequences at this point, right? Seeing as you are one of those participating in the highest paying campaign atm, which is also a mixer.
No I am not concerned because as with others I can make a distinction between promoting a service that provides privacy and one that could be misused if determined people (criminals) wanted to take advantage of, versus an out-and-out criminal enterprise.

If I get even the slightest bit of indication that either a scam or criminal enterprise is being promoted in my avatar or signature, I will remove them immediately. I had a very good deal with my long term signature partner and I am grateful for the opportunity to promote them but I moved on to whirlwind.money for now and will see how matters progress.

As far as I can see most of the responses are along the same lines as well. I believe the same. It's one thing if there was a regulation or law banning mixers. If there were, I think there could be consequences for knowingly advertising an illegal service . But I understand that there is no such regulation, what there is is suspicion by the authorities that they are used for money laundering and lack of cooperation in response to requests. So, it's a different story.
Yes, since most here share the view mixers are not banned therefore can be promoted then why not promote them however the issue goes further when it comes to privacy.

Mixers by default are supposed to be privacy based, that is their selling point. The notion of having regulated mixers would almost ensure they would not be shutdown by law enforcement agencies but it would defeat the idea because it would compromise client anonymity via AML/KYC. As that will not be happening any time soon (or ever), all mixers are basically open to allegations of money laundering and can be shutdown by various law enforcement agencies as and when they deem they have sufficient evidence to prosecute.

In my opinion, unless some form of evolution in mixing takes place where access of functionality is limited to criminals (or alleged criminals) or those with nefarious intentions then sooner or later all mixers will be shutdown either voluntarily or by law enforcement agencies.
1949  Economy / Services / Re: [OPEN] whirlwind.money | Redefining Mixing | Signature Campaign ~Up to $150/week on: March 28, 2023, 09:20:48 PM
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1950  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: [ANN] ChipMixer.com - Bitcoin mixer / Bitcoin tumbler - mixing reinvented on: March 27, 2023, 12:06:09 PM
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A set of wonderful posts which were both very well thought out and carefully articulated. At the same time they were highly through provoking too. Refreshing to read. Out of curiosity, were there any specific reasons why you quit signature campaigns around 2018 when you had already enrolled in several from 2015?
1951  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 27, 2023, 11:18:04 AM
I am not claiming the OP is correct in their conduct or claim and at the same time I am not claiming sherbet.com are correct in their conduct or counterclaim.

I would like to read what the OP has to say in response to the post made by playsherbet where they claimed the OP conducted in fraudulent activity. After reading that elusive post I will be able to comment further but others are welcome to come to their own views and conclusions as and when they are ready.

What I stated in my previous post and reiterate here is this: If the OP is avoiding responding directly to posts by sherbet.com he should lock the thread and move on, unless he can present evidence to challenge the version of events given by playsherbet

You and another member seem to have taken over spokesperson roles for the OP. The OP meanwhile continues to avoid replying directly to the sherbet.com forum representative.

The OP made a scam allegation against sherbet.com. He has not responded directly to the post made by the sherbet.com representative where they justified grounds for taking action against him and according to them the OP did not use the opportunity to dispute the decision via their website live chat to present evidence to prove them wrong.

If the OP is avoiding responding directly to posts by sherbet.com he should lock the thread and move on, unless he can present evidence to challenge the version of events given by playsherbet

If anything, Sherbet's response confirms they are a scam bookie. They simply said the player placed value bets on low-tier events, what makes you think that's valid grounds to confiscate winnings? Would love to hear your reasoning


1952  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: The Rock Trading Scam www.therocktrading.com Exchange Review fraud truffa on: March 27, 2023, 11:04:29 AM
today the shareholders' meeting of the rock trading was held, it came out that they have a fairly large loss of money estimated at between 15 and 20 million euros but in reality the actual amount of the loss is not known. they say, but it will be verified, that they have suffered a violation of their wallets where they kept user funds. in the meantime, a bankruptcy petition has been filed and will be discussed on 4 April next.
Do you have a link? It would be good to read the information directly from the source to understand what was stated in full.

First, I  apologize @Coinfan and @Jollygood if a few times my responses to this thread have been a bit dubious.
Unfortunately, despite being one of the oldest exchanges, TRT also proved to be unreliable.
I think Italian law is the first to blame in this sad affair becasue it was not able to protect the customers who had relied on TRT: in fact, it was enough to look at the latest financial statements to understand that something was wrong ( here is my analysis in the Italian discussion https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5440181.msg61974099#msg61974099 ) .
The seriousness lies in the fact is that Italian law has only ever been concerned about AML & KYC has never cared to check TRT's financial soundness.
For the Italian goverment in short you can be swindled by a bank or an exhange that guards your assets, the important thing is that you are not a tax evader or a criminal.
I am sorry because what happened will further contribute to increasing the FUD about cryptocurrencies in my country.
I do not have any recollection of your input in this thread but if you did not accept the version of events put forward by the OP (being scammed) then it would be your right to believe the exchange over the individual but I am glad you have changed your view now Rock Trading have been shuitdown after what appears to be mass fraud.

The OP had €35,519 (at the time) seized unfairly by the Rock Trading and to this day they did not receive their money and will probably not see a penny of it. I feel sorry for the OP.
1953  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 26, 2023, 11:13:54 PM
The OP made a scam allegation against sherbet.com. He has not responded directly to the post made by the sherbet.com representative where they justified grounds for taking action against him and according to them the OP did not use the opportunity to dispute the decision via their website live chat to present evidence to prove them wrong.

If the OP is avoiding responding directly to posts by sherbet.com he should lock the thread and move on, unless he can present evidence to challenge the version of events given by playsherbet
1954  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 26, 2023, 03:30:09 PM
What is response to the post made by the sherbet.com forum representative where they claimed the sportsbook company definitely stated you were involved in fraudulent activity?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5446145.msg61977685#msg61977685

This is what's wrong and is one of the biggest problems in crypto-betting. Find value, place bets and win = Fraud.
1955  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 26, 2023, 07:55:26 AM
Thank you for the explanation. As with many scam allegations made against casinos, the dynamics can change after the alleged perpetrator writes their side of the story.

If the Sportsbook provider stated the OP cannot be trusted because of fraudulent activity it stands to reason you would take action as per your terms and conditions.

If the OP refused to dispute your conclusions or share evidence via your website online chat it means you did not really have much choice but to take action.

Hi, diggad,

Our sportsbook provider (Betby) contacted us on the 21st of March, alerting us to the fact that your account was conducting fraudulent bets on our sportsbook. After confirming with them via Skype, we were told you have been placing value bets + betting on low-cat events, and your account had been flagged elsewhere too. Please see the screenshot below:



We conducted a review of your account and found you have withdrawn hundreds of dollars from these bets, which is why your account was initially suspended. We have provided you with the ability to dispute this review and share your own evidence via the email provided on Intercom, which you have not done. As per the terms and conditions you agreed to upon registering on Sherbet, we maintain the ability to suspend accounts that are in breach of our terms. We believe you were well aware of the fact you were unfairly taking advantage of our sportsbook, and our provider is 100% confident in their decision to flag your account.

Sherbet is a new casino, and we operate under strict regulations and terms which we uphold to our highest ability. We don't tolerate sportsbook abuse, nor do we tolerate any breaches of our terms. As explained above (and on Intercom), you are more than welcome to send us an email containing evidence from your account, and we can review this with our provider to ensure the correct decision was made.

1956  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 25, 2023, 08:48:01 PM
I would like to address your post by saying yahoo62278 is well respected member of the forum. In my opinion the tone you applied towards him was inappropriate. I think his post did not warrant the response you gave him.

Anyway, yahoo62278 said nothing more and nothing less than what many forum members already believe and beyond that he advised the OP to contact the playsherbet forum representative via PM. He was not exaggerating in any capacity.

I find it simply amazing that most of the scam accusations against casinos are by newbie accounts. I'm not saying all of them a liars but i'll bet more then half are full of shit. They open an accusation knowing full well they're cheating a casino is some way, shape, or form.

With that being said, OP you should probably send a PM to the casino rep on here so they can see your post. You may not be 1 of the shady users I just mentioned, just looks funny that almost all accusations are from newbies.


I think you are exaggerating. It's not that hard to understand why. The player in question may not have had an ambition to have an account here until he encountered problems with the operator so now he's here seeking help from the community. It's that simple.

Stop assuming things until proven otherwise.



1957  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: [ANN] ChipMixer.com - Bitcoin mixer / Bitcoin tumbler - mixing reinvented on: March 25, 2023, 08:38:14 PM
How are you JayJuanGee, it has been a long time. I hope you are well  Smiley

The post was not intended to come across as advocating for more or less government control, my apologies if it was misconstrued. As for the official story as stated in the law enforcement case against the owner of Chipmixer, maybe the law enforcement agencies or other sources will provide information which goes further to explain what was happening.

Gosh.. that sounds scary JollyGood - that you seem to be advocating for even stronger and/or more rigorous and draconian Govt measures, and surely I am not anti-government, but whenever I see these kinds of cases, I become skeptical of the government story - and maybe part of my discomfort comes from their seemingly conflicting mandates of "protecting the public" while at the same time not disclosing too much about a case that is under investigation and/or that the seemingly target person (alleged wrongdoer) is still on the loose.
1958  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 25, 2023, 08:10:37 AM
Here is another screenshot from the OP which was posted a short while ago:


1959  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: [ANN] ChipMixer.com - Bitcoin mixer / Bitcoin tumbler - mixing reinvented on: March 25, 2023, 08:02:27 AM
One aspect of this whole situation (and in future it would be a huge talking-point) would be the manner in which other than the owner/operator of Chipmixer, zero blame seems to have been put on those that facilitated the money laundering operation.

For example, the hosting company where he used the servers. These servers were used for criminal activity to around $3 billion in money laundering yet no action was taken against them. The question of whether they were responsible in-part even by ignorance is one that can be asked by agencies. In the end they are a hosting company and would not be interested in what was being hosted but legally there might be obligations on them too.

If the servers were based in a country or jurisdiction where there is friction or conflict between them and the US government then the matter would most probably have more emphasis as being backed by various states with nefarious intentions. From what I read on the case, the only person of interest to the law enforcement agencies is the Chipmixer owner.
1960  Economy / Scam Accusations / Re: Sherbet.com 1206$ SCAM (stolen deposit) on: March 25, 2023, 07:52:57 AM
You have a point, many are newbies but many claim to have found find their way to the forum here after they could not (allegedly) find a solution with their company they made allegations against. I agree with you and others in that the OP should at least contact the Sherbet forum representative at the very least to ask him to post here.

I find it simply amazing that most of the scam accusations against casinos are by newbie accounts. I'm not saying all of them a liars but i'll bet more then half are full of shit. They open an accusation knowing full well they're cheating a casino is some way, shape, or form.

With that being said, OP you should probably send a PM to the casino rep on here so they can see your post. You may not be 1 of the shady users I just mentioned, just looks funny that almost all accusations are from newbies.
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