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FinCEN Issues Warning On Terrorism Financing

Payments firms must look out for red flags indicating that they are being used to transfer funds to terrorist group ISIS and its global affiliates, US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has said.
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European Commission Accuses 13 Member States Of Missing DORA Deadline

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against 13 EU member states for failing to fully transpose the flagship Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) into national law by the January 17 deadline.
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Trump Administration To Scrap Corporate Transparency Act For US Citizens, Companies

In the latest twist to the rollout of the Corporate Transparency Act, the Trump administration has vowed to exempt US citizens and companies from its controversial beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
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SEC Issues Staff Statement On Meme Coins, Describes Them As 'Collectibles'

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that meme coins, such as the one issued by President Trump, are akin to "collectibles" and will not be considered "securities".
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Former NSW Gaming Minister Calls For Probe Into Slots Lobby

A former minister for gaming in the New South Wales (NSW) state government has called for an inquiry into aggressive pubs and clubs gaming lobby ClubsNSW “for the sake of our democracy”.
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U.S. Leagues Tout Mutual Benefits To Sports-Betting Partnership Agreements

With some operators beginning to question the value of league and team marketing partnerships, officials from major U.S. leagues remain confident in their position in the sports-betting ecosystem.
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Brazilian Senators Propose A New Sports-Betting Law

The sudden frenzy around sports-betting regulations in Brazil has seen two senators proposing a new bill despite the fact that a presidential decree to regulate an existing sports-betting law appears imminent.
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Gambling

Payments Central To EU Digital Identity Drive As Pilot Readies

As Brussels veers closer to a final agreement on a digital ID, VIXIO has spoken with the NOBID Consortium, which is developing a large-scale payment pilot for use within the EU-wide digital wallet.
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Indian Central Bank Could U-Turn On Plans To Allow Fees Over UPI

Reports are circulating that the Reserve Bank of India may have gone cold on plans to allow firms to charge fees for use of the country's instant payments system, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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Affirm Quits Australia To Focus On US, UK Expansion

Buy now, pay later firm Affirm ends Australian partnership but continues with US and UK expansion plans, doubling down on its core businesses.
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Minnesota Mulling Sports-Betting Bill With Unique Provisions For Responsible Gambling

A bill to legalize sports betting making its way through the Minnesota legislature would establish several of the strictest advertising provisions and problem gambling requirements in the U.S., including a required waiting-period between placing wagers.
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BAGO Takes Aim At Belgian Ad Ban, Separate Player Accounts

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has criticised the country’s impending ban on advertising and other planned measures announced in a separate draft law on the same day.
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Class Action Lawsuits Compound Cyber Problems For Gambling Industry

As if ransomware attacks were not enough of a headache already, class action lawsuits are emerging this year as a new bane plaguing online and land-based casinos.
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Ukraine Blocks Sites As It Finalises Russian Sanctions

Ukraine’s regulator says it has blocked 709 illegal gambling sites and shut down 606 unlicensed gambling establishments, as it readies new powers to expunge Russia from its gambling market.
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Gambling

Private Sector Wants Role In Sanctions Preparation, EU Told

Sanctions experts have stressed the importance of bringing the private sector into the creation of sanctions packages, calling for greater consultation and resources to carry out the will of EU policymakers.
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Week In Crypto: Silvergate Bank Collapses As Crypto Clients Abandon Ship

US financial services provider for the crypto industry, Silvergate Bank, goes into liquidation as senator raises concerns of contagion in the traditional financial sector. Meanwhile, UK regulator questions the integrity of crypto firm applications and an UAE crypto exchange partners with Mastercard.
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Daily Dash: Economic Crime Levy On Way

The UK’s financial watchdog has confirmed it will be invoicing for the new economic crime levy from July this year, US agency calls for clarification on financial products that help gig workers and UK central bank joins Asian counterparts in cross-border payments workshop.
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UPDATE: White House Urges States To Join It In Fight Against Junk Fees

The White House has again spoken out against junk fees, calling on state regulators to step up efforts to tackle unfair and hidden fees. Meanwhile, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau data shows many banks have already adjusted their practices as a result of federal actions.
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Australasian Medical Lobbies Team Up For Reform, Against Gaming Ads

Australia and New Zealand’s peak medical organisations have tag-teamed at an Australian parliamentary hearing to lament the gaming regulatory landscape and support a ban on sports-betting advertising and the creation of a national online gambling regulator.
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Dutch Regulator To Collect On €4.4m Gammix Fine

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has decided to collect €4.41m from Malta-based Gammix, despite the company’s objection to its periodic penalty payments.
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U.S. iGaming Expansion Expected To Roll Snake Eyes In 2023

Although online casino bills remain on the table in New York and other states, U.S. industry executives are not at all optimistic that any of them will get over the line this year.
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Massachusetts Attorney General Expresses Concerns As Mobile Betting Launches

As six mobile sports-betting operators prepare to go live in Massachusetts on Friday, the state's attorney general's office is calling for regulations to be strengthened to protect consumers from potential risks of problem gambling.
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Brazil Expected To Regulate Sports Betting Through Multiple Decrees

Brazil’s long-awaited provisional measure to implement a sports-betting market is expected to be followed by multiple decrees on specific areas of regulation, according to a legal expert in the country.
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Belgium Gambling Ad Ban Confirmed

Belgium has published a royal decree severely restricting gambling advertising, despite the regulator’s fear that it will increase black market activity.
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Regulatory Influencer: How the FCA Plans to Deliver on Its Four Priorities in 2025/2026

On March 25, 2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its five-year strategy from 2025–2030. In its strategy it stated that it will focus on four priorities, which are; be a smarter regulator, support sustained economic growth, help consumers navigate their financial lives and fight financial crime.
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New Authority Set To Come Online And Improve EU's AML/CTF Processes

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism is due to begin operations in Summer 2025, and will represent a fresh approach to countering money laundering in the EU.
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Fintech And Payments Groups Urge US Senate To Reject Proposed Tax On Remittances

A coalition of seven leading payments and fintech industry associations has issued a forceful warning to US lawmakers over an "invasive", "unworkable", and "counterproductive" proposal to tax remittance transfers.
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New Legislation Allowing Payments-Only Banks Sees Nevada Add Speed And Cut Fees

Nevada could be poised to take a leading position in the race for payments modernisation with the passage of the Nevada Payments Bank Act, which supporters say will slash costs while making payments faster and more efficient.
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Sweden Tightens Payments Oversight With New Permit Rules

Organisations operating in the Swedish payments ecosystem are preparing for tougher rules regarding their operations, with new compliance requirements due to be introduced in weeks.
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Vixio Regulatory Intelligence Outlook – Front of Mind: Operational Priorities in H2 2025

This report is part of Vixio Regulatory Intelligence’s Outlook series, which provides subscribers with forward-looking insights and consolidated research on key segments of the global financial services industry. This edition is designed to provide high-level intelligence on operational resilience in 2025.
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FCA Sets Out Plans To Regulate Stablecoins And Reinforce Safeguards

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on new rules for stablecoin issuance, crypto-asset custody and the financial resilience of crypto firms, as it continues to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for the sector.
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Don't Exclude Tech Giants From EU Open Finance Framework, Trade Body Warns

Brussels-based industry body the Computer & Communications Industry Association has said that a proposal to bar "gatekeepers" from Financial Data Access licensing would undermine competition, limit consumer choice and contradict EU innovation goals.
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UK APP Fraud Declines As Scammers Switch To Other Methods

Cases of authorised push payment (APP) fraud fell by a fifth in the UK last year thanks to investment in fraud prevention by businesses, according to a report from UK Finance.
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PSD2 and PSD3 Comparison: What The Update Could Mean For You

The EU’s third Payments Services Directive (PSD3) is set to revolutionise how banks and non-bank payment service providers (PSPs) in Europe operate, with new requirements in key areas such as safeguarding of client funds, Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), and rights and obligations.
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