{
  "id": 17774084,
  "title": "How are start-ups and fintechs driving digital entertainment and platform innovation?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/how-are-start-ups-and-fintechs-driving-digital-entertainment-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T09:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post-tech-start-ups",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-913478"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent years, innovative technology companies, particularly start-ups and fintechs, have played a significant role in shaping digital entertainment and online gaming industries worldwide. These companies are not only providing the infrastructure for popular online entertainment platforms but also driving advancements in various aspects of the industry.\n\nOnline entertainment platforms, which are now present in many countries, often collaborate with multiple software providers rather than developing their own games. These providers, situated across the globe, employ talented professionals to create engaging game titles. For instance, the popular 7Signs online casino games in Canada feature offerings from various providers, including Spinomenal, which was co-founded by Israeli entrepreneurs Lior Shvartz and Omer Henya in 2014.\n\nPlaytech, another key player, was founded in Estonia but is now based in Tel Aviv. The company has become a global leader in gaming software and has been at the forefront of live-streamed interactive games. Their live games are typically streamed from studios in Latvia, the US, and Latin America, showcasing the importance of global connectivity in the industry.\n\nBeyond the visible impact of leading gaming companies, there are numerous behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure a secure and efficient digital environment. Software engineers contribute to the invisible backbone of entertainment platforms, enabling real-time speed without compromising cybersecurity. In this regard, Tel Aviv-based Memcyco, founded by cybersecurity experts, has gained recognition for its real-time ability to prevent brand spoofing, garnering significant funding and support in the industry.\n\nMoreover, these entertainment platforms require seamless financial transaction processing from various sources, such as bank transfers, debit cards, and e-wallets. Leading fintechs are developing dynamic gateways to facilitate fast and secure processing, with companies like Riskified utilizing AI-powered payment gateways to reduce risk in digital entertainment and similar online platforms.\n\nThe evolution of technology and changing user preferences also play crucial roles in the digital entertainment landscape. The industry is increasingly embracing live-streamed interactive experiences and real-time game mechanics, which necessitate robust technological support. Addressing these changing needs requires continuous innovation, and start-ups are poised to drive this progress, particularly in areas such as spatial computing and decentralized infrastructure. As the digital landscape continues to rapidly evolve, the role of leading tech firms will shift from traditional backend support to fostering innovation for the next generation of digital entertainment platforms.",
  "summary": "From game development and cybersecurity to payment processing, startups and fintechs are providing the technology powering the next generation of digital entertainment platforms.",
  "key_points": [
    "Start-ups and fintechs drive digital entertainment and platform innovation.",
    "Israeli entrepreneurs founded Spinomenal, provider of 7Signs games in Canada.",
    "Memcyco, founded by cybersecurity experts, secures digital entertainment platforms."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shift toward decentralized infrastructure and real-time interactivity positions agile start-ups as the essential architects of a globalized digital entertainment ecosystem that relies on specialized security and fintech integration.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}