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Automatic Pix Goes Live, Enabling Recurring Payments in Brazil
Pix, Brazil’s instant payments system, has introduced a recurring payments mechanism, aiming to simplify bill payments for consumers.
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Sweepstakes Ban Under Consideration in New York, Vetoed In Louisiana
As one state legislature looks to reinforce regulatory actions against sweepstakes gaming operations, another has seen the governor veto a legislative ban, calling it unnecessary.
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Pay.UK Sets Out Ideas For Reforming UK’s Payments Infrastructure
Payment system operator Pay.UK has unveiled a package of proposed reforms to the organisational framework for interbank payments, urging “radical” change to prevent the UK falling behind on infrastructure and innovation.
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Presidential Decree Confirms Brazil Betting Tax Hike
A sharp increase in the main tax applied to online betting in Brazil became reality late Wednesday when an emergency decree was published in the Brazilian government’s official gazette.
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Sign up for accessRegulatory Influencer: How Will The GENIUS Act Affect Stablecoin Issuers And Intermediaries?
On July 17, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that introduces a new federal framework for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and the following day President Trump signed it into law.
Read articleLeading Operators In French Online Casino Debate Renew Lobbying War
Public progress on legalising online casino games in France has been thin on the ground, but recent glimpses suggest that efforts to lobby key decision makers are still underway.
Read articleBrazil Minister Rattles Industry With Regulatory Remorse
The government minister responsible for Brazil’s federal betting regulator is considering stricter rules on advertising and online casino games and says he would even outlaw online gambling altogether if given the opportunity.
Read articleNews In Brief: July 21–July 25, 2025
Gambling Commission releases account closure data to bolster transparency, while GLI is set for acquisition by Avalon Buyer Ltd
Read articleGambling CEOs Touting ESG Virtues Grumble About Black Market Growth
In an era where sustainability is king and politics is hostile, European gambling’s top execs are wise to advertise their ESG credentials, but say they fear an emboldened black market is undoing their good work.
Read articleFCA’s Barclays AML Fines Underscore Push to Tackle Financial Crime
The UK financial watchdog’s decision to fine Barclays heavily for failing to conduct appropriate money laundering checks demonstrates a renewed focus on compliance in this area.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Unveils Buy Now, Pay Later Rules
The UK is moving towards a fully operational buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulatory regime, with the government aiming to deliver on its commitment to enact new consumer credit legislation by 2026.
Read articleCrypto Under Microscope In Australian Financial Crime Priority List
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has released its regulatory priorities for 2025–26, outlining an ambitious crackdown on financial crime risks, including both crypto-assets and cash.
Read articleUK Agencies Announce Joint Priorities To Tackle Economic Crime
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published nine economic crime priorities, with a strong focus on combating fraud and its enablers.
Read articleJapanese Police Flesh Out Online Gambling Enforcement
Japanese police have started to implement a recent amendment to gambling addiction law, with online gamblers, affiliates, social media influencers and website operators explicitly in the firing line.
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