{"id":16063,"date":"2026-04-29T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=16063"},"modified":"2026-04-28T23:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:28:04","slug":"netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands drives crypto payments in online gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Netherlands is positioning itself as one of Europe\u2019s most advanced markets in the convergence between <strong>online gambling and cryptocurrency payments<\/strong>, fostering financial innovation and digital growth in a sector already exceeding <strong>US$700 million<\/strong> in gross gaming revenue. The shift is not driven by full liberalization, but by a strong regulatory framework that enables scalable adoption of new technologies within a controlled environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The market is regulated by the <strong>Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)<\/strong>, chaired in 2026 by <strong>Michel Groothuizen<\/strong>, under the <strong>Remote Gambling Act (Wet kansspelen op afstand)<\/strong> in force since <strong>April 1, 2021<\/strong>, complemented by the <strong>Betting and Gambling Act<\/strong> and the <strong>Gambling Tax Act<\/strong>. Public policy is led by <strong>State Secretary for Legal Protection <\/strong>led by<strong> Teun Struycken<\/strong>, who is advancing reforms to strengthen player protection and long-term market sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16066\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling2.png 591w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling2-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Teun Struycken<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crypto infrastructure is supervised by <strong>De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)<\/strong>, led by <strong>Olaf Sleijpen<\/strong>, and the <strong>Autoriteit Financi\u00eble Markten (AFM)<\/strong>, chaired by <strong>Laura van Geest<\/strong>, under the European <strong>MiCAR<\/strong> framework effective since 2024 and reinforced by <strong>DAC8<\/strong>, active from <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong>, which mandates full tax transparency on crypto transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16065\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling3.png 839w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling3-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling3-768x444.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Michel Groothuizen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While KSA-licensed operators do not directly integrate crypto payments, the broader digital ecosystem has accelerated the use of international platforms such as <strong>Stake, BC.Game, Roobet, and Cloudbet<\/strong>, which allow deposits and withdrawals in <strong>Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins<\/strong>, enabling faster, borderless transactions with reduced banking friction. This model has contributed to the expansion of online gambling, attracting digitally native users and crypto wallet holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16064\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling4.png 758w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/netherlands-drives-crypto-payments-in-online-gambling4-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Laura van Geest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial data supports this trajectory, cause the Dutch indirect investments in cryptocurrencies exceeded <strong>US$1.4 billion in 2025<\/strong>, while euro-denominated stablecoin volumes in Europe continue to scale rapidly, indicating a growing user base ready to integrate digital payments into entertainment sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a hybrid market where strict regulation and technological adoption advance in parallel. The Netherlands is not removing barriers but is creating the conditions for cryptocurrencies to evolve into more efficient, scalable and financially integrated payment models, reinforcing online gambling as a growth sector driven by digitalization and payment innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Netherlands is positioning itself as one of Europe\u2019s most advanced markets in the convergence between online gambling and cryptocurrency payments, fostering financial innovation and digital growth in a sector already exceeding US$700 million in gross gaming revenue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16067,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[57,5037,4495,3184,4922,102,585,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-16063","1":"europe","2":"type-europe","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sin-categoria","8":"tag-casinos","9":"tag-casinos-online","10":"tag-crypto","11":"tag-europe","12":"tag-netherlands","13":"tag-online-betting","14":"tag-online-gambling","15":"tag-sports-betting","16":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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