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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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Ontario Regulator Mulls Ban On Online Betting Lounges

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is considering a ban on branded partnerships between online gambling operators and popular establishments such as bars and sports arenas, citing concerns of responsible gambling and regulatory oversight.
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Gambling

News In Brief: October 3-October 7, 2022

GambleAware seeks treatment partner, 888 makes good on promise on pan-African launch and evidence of Malaysian slave labour surfaces in Laos casinos.
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Gambling

Major Outage Of Chase UK Banking App Stirs Panic Among Customers

The Chase UK banking app has suffered a range of “major” and “partial” outages across multiple functions, leaving panicked customers scrambling for help.
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Payments

Axe ’Card Tax’, Businesses Tell UK Government

Around £5bn is lost every year to card fees on shops, businesses have complained, as the cost of living bites for consumers.
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Payments

European Council Approves Digital Services Act On Protection Of Users’ Rights Online

The European Council has given its final approval to a landmark bill that aims to protect consumers and businesses from illegal products and misleading advertising online.
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Payments

Pass Stablecoin Law Or We Take Action, US Regulators Tell Congress

US federal financial regulators have reiterated last year’s message to Congress: pass comprehensive stablecoin legislation or they will use their existing authorities to fill the increasingly risky regulatory gap.
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Payments

Queensland Probe Finds Star In Breach Of Casino Legislation

An external review into The Star Entertainment Group’s casino operations in Queensland has found the company’s conduct to be “inconsistent” with casino legislation, paving the way for the state gambling regulator to declare it unsuitable to hold a casino licence.
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Gambling

U.S. Operators Facing Fines As Sports Betting Expands

Although dollar figures have yet to approach the eight-figure fines in international jurisdictions, U.S. regulators continue to be active when it comes to sanctions for operators in the rapidly expanding sports-betting market.
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Gambling

Brazil Elections Strengthen Senate Resistance To Gambling Expansion

Brazil Senate leader Carlos Portinho believes that election victories of President Jair Bolsonaro-backed candidates made in congressional races during Sunday's general elections will not affect Congress' pending legislative agenda, including gambling.
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Gambling

Irish Lawmaker Challenges Justice Department Over 'Illegal' Online Market

Irish lawmaker Verona Murphy TD has challenged the government on its regulation of online gambling, claiming during a Committee of Public Accounts meeting that despite it being an “illegal activity” it is certified by the Department of Justice.
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Gambling

Mastercard And Visa Served Class Action Lawsuit Over Multilateral Card Fees

VIXIO speaks to the litigators bringing the latest class action lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard concerning their commercial card and cross-border fees.
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Payments

Xiaomi Loses Appeal After India Freezes $683m In Illegal Remittance Probe

Xiaomi India, a subsidiary of a large Chinese phone brand, has lost an appeal against the seizure of its assets in one of India’s biggest financial crime cases to date.
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Payments

US Finalises Debit Card Routing Rule As Credit Card Bill Goes Before Congress

The US Federal Reserve has finalised a rule requiring competitive debit card routing for online payments, while a bill intended to mandate a similar provision for credit cards is making a move in Congress.
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Payments

Courts Clarify Underage Sports Rules In Sweden

The Swedish Gambling Authority has said there is now regulatory “clarity” around sanctions for offering bets on underage athletes.
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Gambling

No Certainty When UK White Paper Will Be Published, Says MP

​​​​​​​There is no certainty around when the long-awaited UK Gambling Act white paper will be released or what will be in it, according to MP Iain Duncan Smith.
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Gambling

Suitability Screening, Advertising In Focus For Key U.S. Sports-Betting States

Maryland now expects to beat Ohio to the launch of mobile sports betting before the end of the year, but regulators told a VIXIO webinar that not all applicants are likely to make it to the starting line in either state as they undergo full compliance and background scrutiny.
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Gambling

California Tribes Target Cardrooms As Sports-Betting Ballot Battle Broadens

As election day draws ever closer on November 8, a new poll shows a measure to legalize retail sports betting at tribal casinos and racetracks heading for defeat, handing a victory to cardrooms in California that see the ballot initiative as a threat to their businesses.
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Gambling

Ukraine Regulator Readies New Powers To Sanction Russian Firms

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) is intensifying efforts to sanction Russia-backed bookmakers, lottery operators and other gambling entities.
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Gambling

Ontario Regulator Confirms October 31 Grey Market Transition Deadline

Ontario’s gaming regulator has confirmed that a new standard will take effect October 31 requiring online gambling operators to complete their conversion to the province’s regulated market or cease operations in the province.
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Gambling

French Regulator Withdraws Crypto Licence After Onsite Inspection

The French authorities have taken action against BYKEP, withdrawing its registration as a crypto-assets service provider with immediate effect.
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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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Regulatory Influencer: Poland Proposes Targeted Simplification of EU Financial Services Rule

On June 2, 2025, the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority (KNF) announced that it had submitted a package of proposals intended to simplify regulatory frameworks across the EU financial services sector to the EU member states, the European Commission and other institutions within the EU Financial Services Committee. These proposals form part of a broader initiative led by the Polish Ministry of Finance, which aims to harmonise and streamline EU regulations to support the competitiveness of the European Union’s economy, including that of Poland.
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Regulatory Influencer: AML Compliance Is Key Under Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance

Under Hong Kong’s new Stablecoins Ordinance, another milestone in the global trend towards regulating digital assets in the same way as traditional financial services, any person who issues stablecoins referencing an official currency must obtain a licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
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Norwegian Consumer Council Reports Klarna For Breaching Regulatory Requirements

In a submission to the Norwegian Consumer Authority, the consumer advocacy group has accused the Swedish fintech firm of repeatedly violating Norway’s credit marketing regulations.
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EBA Recommends Enforcement Pause To Avoid PSD2-MiCA Compliance Duplication

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a No Action letter aiming to reduce the risk of crypto-asset firms needing to obtain two separate licences for certain payment activities under overlapping European rules.
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Singapore To Require Offshore Crypto Firms To Be Licensed Or Cease Operations By June 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has clarified the scope of its regulatory regime for providers of digital tokens, crypto-assets used for payments.
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Enforcement Overhaul At FCA Welcome News For Regulated Firms

The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) attempt to increase the transparency of its enforcement investigations could also speed up investigations, which experts say would be good news for the financial services sector.
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FCA Moves To Boost AI Use With New Sandbox

UK financial services firms will be encouraged to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) strategy to support economic growth through technological innovation.
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Australia Calls For Greater Collaboration In Battle Against Fraud

Businesses should join forces and share data to advance the fight against increasingly sophisticated scams, according to the Australian National Anti-Scam Centre.
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FCA Sets Out New Transparency Rules For Enforcement Investigations

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined significant changes to its enforcement rules, although it has stopped short of implementing some of the more controversial elements of its original proposal.
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