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Automatic Pix Goes Live, Enabling Recurring Payments in Brazil

Pix, Brazil’s instant payments system, has introduced a recurring payments mechanism, aiming to simplify bill payments for consumers.
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Sweepstakes Ban Under Consideration in New York, Vetoed In Louisiana

As one state legislature looks to reinforce regulatory actions against sweepstakes gaming operations, another has seen the governor veto a legislative ban, calling it unnecessary.
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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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Presidential Decree Confirms Brazil Betting Tax Hike

A sharp increase in the main tax applied to online betting in Brazil became reality late Wednesday when an emergency decree was published in the Brazilian government’s official gazette.
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Genesis Global Malta Licence Suspended After Months Of Difficulties

The Malta Gaming Authority has announced the suspension of Genesis Global Limited's licence, following months of difficulties for the operator and sparking a government response to protect the company's former employees.
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Gambling

Betr Bets On Differentiated Microbetting-Focused Product

Armed with a differentiated product and a popular, although controversial, influencer, Betr is poised to be one of the more interesting new market entrants in U.S. sports betting in 2023.
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Gambling

Polish Bookmaker STS Withdraws From UK, Estonia Despite Positive Results

Poland’s largest bookmaker, STS Holding, has declared plans to exit the UK and Estonian markets despite reporting a significant increase in its net gaming revenue.
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Gambling

Everything Up For Grabs! UK Government Mulls Post-Brexit Payment Changes

Changes regarding the “prescriptiveness” of payment services regulation are on the cards, the UK government has suggested in a new call for evidence.
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Payments

US BNPL Users Charged Several Times Due To Technical Glitch

American users of buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm have taken to social media to complain that they were wrongly charged multiple times, leaving them with little or no money on their accounts before the long weekend.
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Payments

Bank Of Thailand Asks For Public Comment On Virtual Bank Framework

The Bank of Thailand has announced that it is now accepting public feedback on its proposed rules for the opening of virtual banks, a key part of its wider digital economy strategy.
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Payments

Compliance Allegations Among Top Complaints Filed By FCA Whistleblowers

New data from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shows that compliance-related allegations were among the top issues raised by whistleblowers in 2022.
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Payments

Nevada Regulators Grant Preliminary Approval To Esports Betting Rules

After months of debate and delay, the Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to grant final approval next week to several regulatory changes making it easier for sportsbooks to accept wagers on esports competitions.
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Gambling

Brazil's New Administration Slowly Taking Shape

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s appointees continue to be selected during the first weeks of his administration, with nominees relevant to the gambling industry ranging from supporters to opponents of legal gaming, but critical positions are still to be filled.
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Gambling

Vivaro Limited Agrees £337,631 Regulatory Settlement With UK Gambling Commission

The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Malta-based Vivaro Limited has agreed to pay £337,631 as a regulatory settlement following a series of failings.
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Gambling

NSW Premier Candidate Outlines Gambling Reform Plans

The leader of New South Wales (NSW) Labor has released what he calls the “most comprehensive” gambling reform package in the state's history, including banning advertising outside gaming venues.
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Gambling

Public Health England Says Not Enough Being Done To Prevent Harm

The now-dissolved Public Health England has said more needs to be done to prevent and reduce the harms associated with gambling.
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Gambling

EMVCo Outlines Planned Updates For 2023

EMVCo, the global technical body for card payments, has said in the year ahead it will focus on the testing of its contactless kernel specification, investigating opportunities in omnichannel payments and enhancing e-commerce.
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Payments

CJEU Ruling Brings New GDPR Pains For Companies

Every person has the right to know with whom their personal data has been disclosed, a new EU ruling concludes.
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Payments

Sub-Saharan Africa Regulatory Void Urgently Needs Addressing, Researchers Say

There is an urgent need to address the "regulatory void" in Sub-Saharan Africa surrounding online forms of gambling and the promotion of gambling products, researchers have said.
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Gambling

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Extension Of Internet Gaming Law Till 2033

New Jersey lawmakers are expected to extend the state’s online wagering law for another decade during this legislative session as the existing law is scheduled to sunset next year.
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Gambling

Week In Crypto: FTX ’Locates’ Over $5bn, Subpoenas Target Binance, More Coinbase Job Cuts

FTX “locates” more than $5bn in liquid assets, US investment firms that have worked with Binance receive subpoenas and Coinbase announces another round of layoffs, its second in two years.
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Payments

Significant Divergence In PSD2 Authorisation Processes, EBA Says

A new report by the European Banking Authority (EBA) uncovers disparity among EU member states when it comes to the authorisation and licensing of payments and e-money firms.
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Payments

US Agency Goes After Non-Bank T&Cs

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a proposal to register non-banks whose contract terms attempt to curb consumers’ legal rights to sue the company, six years after former President Donald Trump blocked the agency’s first attempt to address the issue.
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Payments

Chile’s New Fintech Law Can Drive Innovation

Chile’s recently passed Fintech Law presents a transformational opportunity for the country, provided it appreciates lessons learned from other countries, experts tell VIXIO.
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Payments
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Vietnam Regulatory Overhaul Targets Alignment With International Norms

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a wide-ranging consultation process aimed at amending three key regulations governing the country’s payments ecosystem.
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Hong Kong Bank Fines Aim To Deter Compliance Failings

A cluster of enforcement actions by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) underlines the tough approach the jurisdiction is taking to combating financial crime.
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Malta ‘Dear CEO’ Letter Part Of Drive For Professionalisation

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a new Dear CEO letter aimed at improving transparency and raising standards in the authorisation process for firms seeking MFSA licences.
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Regulatory Influencer: Non-Bank Stored Value Facilities Prepare For Hong Kong–China Instant Payments Corridor

Payment Connect, the first linkage between the instant payments systems of Hong Kong and mainland China, is now in operation, connecting Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) with China’s Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS).
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Regulatory Influencer: How Will The GENIUS Act Affect Stablecoin Issuers And Intermediaries?

On July 17, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that introduces a new federal framework for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and the following day President Trump signed it into law.
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Leading Operators In French Online Casino Debate Renew Lobbying War

Public progress on legalising online casino games in France has been thin on the ground, but recent glimpses suggest that efforts to lobby key decision makers are still underway.
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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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News In Brief: July 21–July 25, 2025

Gambling Commission releases account closure data to bolster transparency, while GLI is set for acquisition by Avalon Buyer Ltd
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Gambling CEOs Touting ESG Virtues Grumble About Black Market Growth

In an era where sustainability is king and politics is hostile, European gambling’s top execs are wise to advertise their ESG credentials, but say they fear an emboldened black market is undoing their good work.
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FCA’s Barclays AML Fines Underscore Push to Tackle Financial Crime

The UK financial watchdog’s decision to fine Barclays heavily for failing to conduct appropriate money laundering checks demonstrates a renewed focus on compliance in this area.
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