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EBA Slams Fintechs Over Lax Compliance In New AML Risk Assessment

In its latest risk assessment, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has warned that poor practices and a lack of experience at fintechs, including payments and crypto firms, are undermining efforts to tackle financial crime.
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AI Joint Venture Demonstrates UAE’s Digital and Financial Ambitions

The Middle Eastern state continues to harness financial services as an asset, moving to modernise its payments infrastructure through a public-private initiative involving the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Brazil 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.
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Romanian Government Eyes Legislation To Decentralise Gambling Licensing

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced that his government plans to propose a draft legislation that will enable municipal authorities to decide on licences for local gambling outlets.
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Illinois VGT Czar Says Don't Hold Your Breath On Internet Gaming

The leader of the industry dominating the Illinois gaming market on Wednesday reiterated his firm opposition to bills in the state legislature seeking to legalize online casino games.
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Gambling

Chhattisgarh State Legalises Online Skill Gaming With Stakes

The Indian state of Chhattisgarh has legalised land-based and online skill gaming with stakes, becoming the third jurisdiction in the nation to codify online gambling after the state of Meghalaya withdrew its gaming law.
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Gambling

Long Road To Least-Cost Routing: RBA Publishes First Progress Report

As promised, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has begun publishing reports on the availability of least-cost routing for in-person debit card payments, in an effort to help merchants reduce costs.
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Payments

Progress For EU AML Package After Committee Approval

Parliamentary committees leading on the EU’s new anti-money laundering (AML) package have adopted a position that can be voted on by their colleagues next month.
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Payments

Atlantic Money Takes Wise Complaint To Brussels

Money transfer firm Atlantic Money has confirmed it has escalated its antitrust claim against Wise to the European Commission’s competition department.
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Payments

Start Of A New Paze - US Banks Unveil New Digital Wallet Solution

US banks are planning to introduce a new digital wallet solution called Paze to compete with rivals such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.
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Payments

Opposition Grows To Belgian Advertising Ban

Opposition to a planned Belgian ban on gambling advertising is rising, with media groups joining the country’s major sports organisations in speaking out against the ban due to take effect on July 1.
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Gambling

Kansas Lawmakers Warned Of IGRA Violation With Tribal Sports-Betting Bill

A bill that would allow federally-recognized tribes in Kansas to negotiate gaming compacts with the governor for mobile sports betting “outside the boundaries of Indian land” is being opposed by commercial casino operators who believe it would violate both state and federal law.
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Gambling

North Carolina Sports-Betting Bill Clears Key House Vote

Online sports-betting legislation in North Carolina cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday, earning a favorable vote in the state's House of Representatives where it failed to receive one last year.
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Gambling

Betr Founder Jake Paul Faces Scrutiny From U.S. Gambling Regulators

Jake Paul, the celebrity professional boxer and co-founder of sportsbook operator Betr, could face scrutiny over his gaming licenses in Ohio and Massachusetts after reaching a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for promoting cryptocurrency without disclosing he was paid to do so.
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Gambling

As Block Tumbles In Wake Of Hindenburg Exposé, How Will Regulators Respond?

After a major short-seller accuses Block of facilitating “frictionless” fraud, the payments industry speculates as to how regulators will respond. In the meantime, Block insists it will see Hindenburg in court.
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Payments

Wise Asks For Public’s Help To Take On Hidden Cross-Border Costs

Wise has taken aim at banking competitors as it pushes for UK policymakers to crack down on hidden inflated exchange rates as part of the HM Treasury’s ongoing payment service regulations review.
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Payments

Regulators Must 'Catch Up' To Looming Challenges From AI

An online gambling veteran has warned regulators that they “need to catch up” with rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry beyond those related to problem gambling mitigation.
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Gambling

Conflicting Court Rulings Put U.S. Federal Regulation Of Horseracing In Limbo

The first law establishing federal regulations for the sport of horseracing is tied up in the courts, increasing the chances the U.S. Supreme Court will make the ultimate decision on whether the law violates the U.S. Constitution.
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Gambling

Massachusetts Gaming Regulator Clarifies Affiliate Marketing Rules

Massachusetts regulators agreed on Monday to adopt a revised rule governing third-party affiliate marketers that would permit a traditional “cost-per-acquisition” model while limiting models that include a contracted revenue share.
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Gambling

William Hill To Pay Record £19.2m For 'Widespread And Alarming' Failings

Three William Hill Group businesses will pay a record £19.2m in a UK enforcement case, with the Gambling Commission warning that the anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings were so alarming that “serious consideration” was given to suspending the operator's licence.
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Gambling

Kenya Advancing Plans To 'Overhaul' Gambling Regulation

Kenya’s government is advancing plans to update its gambling laws and increase revenue collection from the sector, as it opens consultations on three landmark bills.
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Gambling

Never Signed Up For That? FTC Reins In Deceptive Subscription Fees

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a rule change to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions.
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Payments

Everyone’s A Winner? Tweaks But No Divergence In UK Data Bill

With the UK’s latest attempt to replace EU data regulation now introduced to parliament, experts are satisfied that equivalence will be maintained and that it lays the foundations for a UK form of digital identity.
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Payments

Wyoming To Issue Stablecoin After State Governor Withdraws Veto

Wyoming is set to become the first US state to issue a stablecoin by the end of the year after the state governor reluctantly allows the Stable Token Act to pass.
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New York Moves To Ban Bulk Buying Of Lottery Tickets

New York regulators have moved to ban “bulk buying” of lottery tickets to prevent scandals such as two incidents that lead to changes with the Texas Lottery when an out-of-state syndicate bought nearly all the numerical combinations to win a $95m jackpot.
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Binance Audit Signals Next Phase Of Australia’s Crypto Regulation

The scrutiny of the world’s largest exchange reflects broader reforms aimed at closing gaps in virtual asset regulation and tackling money laundering risks in the digital asset sector.
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Brazil Regulator Reveals Revenue Data, Enforcement Activity

Brazil’s newly licensed online gambling operators generated more than US$3bn in gross revenue in the first six months after regulation, putting the Brazilian market well on track to become the second largest in the world.
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Malta Unveils Intensified AML/CTF Plan For The Year Ahead

The country’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) will scrutinise crypto companies’ ownership structures over the next year as part of its ongoing drive against illicit finance.
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CFPB Invites Comments On Proposed Changes To Open Banking Rule

Amid confusion around the regulation of open banking in the US, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a request for comment to clarify industry views on key points.
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Industry Warns That ‘Onerous’ Stablecoin Rules Risk The UK Being Left Behind

The UK crypto industry is frustrated by the country’s slow progress towards regulatory clarity on stablecoins and has warned that, without a supportive framework, innovation may migrate to more welcoming jurisdictions.
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Regulatory Influencer: UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Banks On Open Banking

On August 8, 2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shared its feedback on the creation of a new standard-setting body for open banking, known as the “Future Entity”. This organisation is expected to become the primary body responsible for setting and maintaining open banking standards in the UK, including APIs. Its standards are intended to underpin commercial open banking schemes and support innovation in the sector.
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Vixio PaymentsCompliance Outlook: Stablecoins

Stablecoins are currently attracting significant attention amid widespread debate about their definition, optimal use cases and potential risks. This Outlook seeks to provide guidance on key developments in the regulation of stablecoins, and to equip firms with the information they need to develop their response to the growing importance of digital assets.
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Offshore Online Gambling Streams Still Rampant

Despite reams of rules and regulations restricting the advertising of gambling, it remains remarkably easy to access streams that are marketing brands connected to unlicensed operators.
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Sports Prediction Markets: Policy Points To Watch

The continued expansion of prediction markets in the United States has been one of the dominant topics in the gaming space in 2025, as some in the industry look to push back against its growth while others may look to join in it.
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