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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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Distributed Gaming Next Frontier For Pennsylvania Industry

Although Pennsylvania has spent the last two decades growing into the second largest U.S. gaming market in terms of revenue, a Senate committee has begun to consider further potential updates to the state’s gaming law.
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FCA’s ‘Tough’ New Crypto Promotion Rules Go Live

After much guidance and complaints of “poor engagement” from the regulator, the UK’s “tough” new crypto-asset promotion rules officially came into effect on Sunday (October 8).
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FCA Halts Activity At E-Money Issuer

E-money issuer Nvayo has said it is working with the UK regulator to resolve concerns, as it carries out severely restricted activity.
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Daily Dash: BNPL Sponsorship Sparks Criticism For Labour

The UK Labour Party has been chastised after a buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm sponsored a party conference event, NatWest has started offering transaction categorisation, and Metro Bank is reportedly in trouble after its shares plunged.
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Nigeria’s Federal Regulator At Odds Again With Lagos Regulator

Nigeria’s federal gambling regulator has sought to clarify the status of a number of operators it licenses, after a notice from a state regulator claiming they were “illegal and unlicensed” caused widespread confusion.
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Delhi Finance Minister Slams GST Council, Tax Office Over Online Policy

India’s GST Council on Saturday (October 7) affirmed an industry-threatening goods and services tax (GST) regime for all real-money gaming, triggering an attack on the “unstable, erratic tax environment” by the capital city’s finance minister, who demanded the retraction of tax notices sent to online operators.
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Nevada Regulator Urges Caution Over Portable Licensing In Gaming

A new member of the Nevada Gaming Commission is urging the Nevada Gaming Control Board to forbid so-called portable licensing, which allows gaming executives and other employees to move from one casino to another, even if they are bad actors who are not doing a good job. 
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News In Brief: October 2-October 6, 2023

UK health guidance suggests asking about gambling habits, Caliplay launches legal proceedings in Mexico City against its partner Playtech and Authentic Gaming live dealer games approved in Michigan.
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MGM Says Cyberattack Will Cost $100m

MGM Resorts International said the recent cyberattack that crippled its casino's systems in eight states will reduce its profits by $100m but will not have a material effect on its financial condition and results of operations for the year.
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U.S. Leagues Look To Integrate Gaming Into Broadcasts

Genius Sports has begun rolling out a product it touts as a new low-latency solution to live betting on National Football League (NFL) games, as U.S. sports leagues continue to look for new ways to add gambling elements to game broadcasts.
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Myanmar Online Gaming Kingpin Arrested During China Trade Visit

Chinese police have reportedly arrested Liu Zhengxiang, a powerful online gambling mogul based in a Myanmar border zone in Shan state while attending a trade fair in China.
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Brazil Online Gambling Bill Begins Senate Scrutiny

The sports committee in Brazil’s Senate has received almost 50 proposed amendments to the sports betting and online gaming bill approved by the lower house of Congress last month, with the suggested changes ranging from eliminating casino games to extending the term of licences from three to five years. 
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Irish Study Highlights True Extent Of Problem Gambling 

The problem gambling rate in Ireland is "far higher" than previously estimated, according to a new study that will form part of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland’s growing “invaluable” evidence base.
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Week In Crypto: US Indicts Chinese Firms For Drug Trafficking Using Tether

The US reveals a major sting of suspected Chinese drug traffickers who take payments in crypto, Ripple swerves an appeal from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and Circle throws Binance a lifeline in court.
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Canadian Fintechs Launch Open Banking Campaign To Spark Government Action

Fintech firms in Canada have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the concept of open banking and to urge the government to move forward.
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Daily Dash: UK Competition Watchdog Begins Cloud Probe

The UK’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into cloud services, while Wordline has agreed to purchase the merchant acquiring services of Italian lender Banca del Fucino.
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NCAA To Lobby States For Sports-Betting Reforms

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) plans to lobby for reforms to sports-betting legislation in various states across the U.S.
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Warned Not To Ban Grey Machines

A Senate committee has held its second hearing in less than a week on the contentious issue of whether or not to regulate and tax thousands of grey-market machines, or so-called “skill games,” found in convenience stores and bars in Pennsylvania.
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Fantasy Sports Company Withdraws From Netherlands After Warning

A Malta-based fantasy sports company, Zweeler, said it has stopped offering its product in the Netherlands after it was threatened with a fine of up to €850,000 by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) for not having a sports-betting licence.
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Chilean Committee Rejects Option To Avoid Licensing Blackout

A key committee in Chile’s Chamber of Deputies has rejected proposed language that would have allowed current offshore grey-market operators to avoid a blackout period before applying for a licence when the market is regulated.
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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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Serbia Joins SEPA As Balkan Expansion Continues

The European Payments Council has approved adding the Republic of Serbia to the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), in a win for the country’s payment service providers.
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CFPB's Decision To Vacate 1033 Rule Creates Confusion In US Open Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has determined that its own open banking rule, finalised in October 2024, is unlawful and should be set aside, according to a court filing submitted last week.
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