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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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Regulator Doubts Linger Over ESPN Massachusetts Launch

Massachusetts gaming regulators will allow ESPN Bet to launch in the state next week, but commissioners continue to voice concerns over potential sportsbook integrations with ESPN programming.
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Virginia Voters Reject Expanded Gambling Proposals

Voters in the cities of Richmond and Manassas Park have rejected two local referendums to expand Virginia’s gaming market through a new casino-resort and major historic horseracing facility.
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Brazil iGaming In Jeopardy After Romário Amendment

One of two senators charged with steering an online gambling bill through Brazil’s Senate has released an updated version limiting the scope of regulation to betting on sports events and deleting provisions for online casino games.
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Gaming Tribes In U.S. Face Legal Challenges, Commercial Encroachment

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s recent comments that the Seminole Tribe’s compact in Florida may have violated the equal protection clause in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a warning to tribes not to be complacent, a prominent tribal gaming attorney has said.
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'Unprecedented' Colombia Ad Cap Creates Concern

New restrictions to cap the advertising spend of online operators in Colombia threaten to set a bad precedent for a regional leader in regulation, according to legal experts.
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Polish Health Agency Proposes Raising Gambling Age

A state-run Polish addiction charity is pushing the incoming national government to increase the minimum gambling age to 21 and introduce Finnish-style gambling limits, among a host of other changes.
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Swedish Regulator At Odds With Trade Groups Over Credit Card Ban 

The Swedish Gambling Authority has urged an inquiry to “reconsider” its stance on not banning credit cards from gambling.
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FCA ‘Disappointed’ In Firms' Approach To APP Fraud

Poor customer service and corporate governance has meant that payment service providers’ approach to fraud is falling short, the UK regulator has warned, noting that this goes against the principles of the flagship Consumer Duty.
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Payments

Zero To Wero: What Does The Future Hold For The EPI?

The once-struggling European Payments Initiative (EPI) appears to be having a second coming, but can it realistically take on competitors, such as Visa and Mastercard, and work alongside the digital euro?
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Labour Party Pressures UK Government For BNPL Rules

The opposition Labour Party has called on the UK government to implement a regulatory framework for buy now, pay later (BNPL) products.
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Payments

Daily Dash: US Firm To Pay $18m For 'Deceptive' Marketing Practices

A US regulator has agreed to an $18m settlement with Brigit over its "deceptive" marketing practices, and Afterpay has expanded its subscription-based BNPL service to Australia.
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Latin America's Regulatory Wave Reaching New Shores

Licensing of online gambling continues to spread across Latin America, with Peru and potentially Chile and Ecuador set to join Colombia and various provinces of Argentina in the regulatory clubhouse in 2024.
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Oklahoma Tribes Angered By Governor's Sports-Betting Proposal

Governor Kevin Stitt has released his proposal to make sports betting a reality next year in Oklahoma, but the move has caught tribal leaders by surprise.
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Colombia Lays Out Rules For Pix-Style System

The Colombian central bank has set out new regulations and standards governing the country’s new low-value instant payment system inspired by Brazil’s Pix.
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Payments

Daily Dash: US Fed Announces All-Clear After ACH Bug Crashes Salary Payments

The US Federal Reserve has given the all-clear after a data error cancelled payday for many Americans, GoCardless has found that merchants want to cut costs by reducing PSPs, and Russia’s Mir card system has been hacked by Ukrainians.
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SEC Subpoena Over PayPal Stablecoin Leaves Crypto Observers Confused

In the fine print of its Q3 earnings, PayPal revealed that it has received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its newly-launched stablecoin.
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EU Payments Proposal Contradicts Open Finance Framework And Data Act, Banking Groups Warn

Allowing free access for third-party providers distorts a level playing field and goes against other legislation, banking groups have warned regarding the EU’s Payment Services Regulation.
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Crypto Reckoning Incoming After Bankman-Fried Found Guilty On All Counts

A New York jury has found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of conducting one of the "biggest financial frauds" in US history, in a "pivotal" case for the crypto industry.
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Payments

Lobbying Frenzy Set To Start In Finland

Key stakeholders in upcoming Finnish gambling reforms are preparing for a meeting later this month with officials drafting a new law, with topics such as marketing restrictions and cooling-off periods on the agenda.
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Georgia Will Hike Online Taxes In 2024

Irakli Garibashvili, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia, has announced government plans to increase gross gaming revenue tax for online casino and betting operators from 10 percent to 15 percent starting from January 2024. 
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Chilean Issuers To Bear The Brunt Of New Fraud Reporting Obligations

A new consultation from the Chilean financial watchdog seemingly increases the rules imposed on issuers when it comes to fraud liability, coming just two months after the last public consultation on the topic.
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US Senators Challenge Administration Over Trump’s Rumoured Binance Ties

Senate Democrats are demanding answers from the Trump administration following reports of behind-the-scenes meetings between Treasury Department officials and executives from the heavily enforced against crypto giant.
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Regulatory Influencer: What Does The FCA’s Five-Year Focus On Growth Mean For UK Payments Firms?

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has announced that growth will be a “ cornerstone” of its new five-year strategy, alongside its primary objectives of consumer protection, market integrity and competition in the interests of consumers.
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AI In Spotlight As MPs Press Financial Services Industry On Risks To Customers

Lawmakers in the UK have raised concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services, warning that without robust safeguards it could put vulnerable consumers at risk and undermine trust in the sector.
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CFPB Regulatory Bonfire Sees Dozens of Guidance Documents Withdrawn

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has withdrawn dozens of guidance documents affecting a wide range of financial services, including remittances, payments, retail banking, credit cards and consumer credit.
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UK Banks Set Out Cost Of Compensation For IT Outages

In letters to the Treasury Select Committee published last week, Nationwide, HSBC, TSB and Lloyds Bank revealed the level of compensation they face for IT outages affecting their banking services earlier this year.
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Central Bank Accounts Cannot Safeguard Funds Under PSD2, Says EBA

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has ruled out payments and e-money firms being able to use their new access to central bank settlement accounts to meet safeguarding compliance requirements.
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Misleading Websites Leave Malta Unpleased With Crypto Firms

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning to licensed crypto-asset firms in the country after a supervisory review revealed widespread deficiencies in the way these companies present themselves online.
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The Capital One/Discover Merger: A Challenge To Card Schemes Or Business As Usual?

Approved last month, experts suggest that the much-anticipated deal could herald a new era for the credit card market, but politicians are less enthusiastic.
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Withdrawal Of Faster Payments Procurement Direction Makes Way For National Payments Vision

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has officially revoked Specific Direction 3 (SD3), the regulatory requirement mandating competitive procurement for Faster Payments infrastructure.
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