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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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EBA Drops Ten New PSD2 Q&As (Part 1)

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a new set of clarifications regarding the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). This first of two insights, which VIXIO is looking at over the next two days, focuses on fraud loss liability, different business models for regular payments and safeguarding of funds.
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Payments

Pending Dutch Ad Ban Needs Clarification, Says Advisory Body

The Dutch government’s regulatory advisory body has warned that a raft of proposed advertising restrictions “have not been sufficiently elaborated”.
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Gambling

U.S. Adoption Of Cashless Wagering Driven By Changes To Consumer Preferences

Although vintage slot machines that accept coins can still be found on a few casino floors in the U.S., the move to cashless gaming is set to continue in 2023 driven by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and changes in consumer preferences.
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Gambling

Treat Crypto Like Gambling, Says ECB Official

Trading in unbacked digital assets should be treated by regulators like gambling, according to a leading European banker.
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Gambling

Italian Gambling Concessions Extended

Italy’s betting, bingo, slots and online gaming concessions have been extended by a year after they were set to expire at the end of 2022.
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Gambling

UPDATE: J.P. Morgan To Face Lawsuit Over Loss Of $272m From Ray-Ban Maker’s Account

A US judge has ruled that J.P. Morgan must face a lawsuit that seeks to hold the bank liable for the loss of $272m from the account of a Thailand-based Ray-Ban manufacturer.
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Payments

Indian Court Tells Google To Pay 10 Percent Fine Deposit For Appeal To Be Heard

An Indian appellate court has ordered Google to deposit 10 percent of two penalty fines that it received for abuse of its position before it will grant its motion to appeal.
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Payments

Treat Crypto Like Gambling, Says ECB Official

Trading in unbacked digital assets should be treated by regulators like gambling, Fabio Panetta has said in his latest intervention.
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Payments

TikTok To Enable Instant Account-To-Account Payments On Platform

TikTok parent ByteDance has partnered with J.P. Morgan to build a real-time payments infrastructure as the firm looks to leverage local instant clearing systems to reduce costs and enhance user experience.
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Payments

Ukrainian Industry Calls For State Monitoring Of Gambling Amid Tax Hike Fears

A trade group representing gambling operators in Ukraine is calling on the government to accelerate plans for an online monitoring platform to forestall the activation of a higher tax rate.
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Gambling

Chile's Economy Commission Begins Online Gambling Bill Discussions

Chile’s bill to legalise online gambling took a step forward last week as the Chamber of Deputies' Economy Commission began to evaluate the project.
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Gambling

Ireland Could Restrict Gambling Ads In Sport, Say Researchers

Ireland needs a targeted focus on higher-risk groups of the population such as sports players in its pending legislation, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.
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Gambling

Problem Gambling Prevention Funding Focus Of U.S. State Lawmakers

In 2023, lawmakers in several states will consider proposals to increase funding for problem gambling or prioritize treatment services as they deal with the impact of new forms of legalized gambling on their communities, including sports betting and casino gaming.
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Gambling

Week In Crypto: SBF Pleads Not Guilty, Coinbase Hit By $100m Settlement, Judge Rules In Celsius’ Favour

FTX’s former CEO pins his hopes on an acquittal, Coinbase is rapped for over-stretching its compliance muscle and a federal judge confirms that Celsius owns its customers’ crypto.
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Payments

First EMI Joins Spanish Payment System

Iberpay, which oversees Spain’s national payments system, has hit a milestone after it incorporated its first electronic money institution (EMI).
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Payments

Daily Dash: Saudi Arabia Launches Open Banking Lab

Saudi Arabia has launched its Open Banking Lab following last year’s framework announcement, and Denmark has recorded its first year without a bank robbery.
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Payments

Mastercard Breached US Debit Card Rules, FTC Says

The US Federal Trade Commission alleges that Mastercard has been blocking the use of competing networks for online debit card payments in breach of federal regulations.
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Payments

UK Lawmakers Lobby As White Paper Nowhere In Sight

As Christmas and New Year in the UK passed without a Gambling Act review update, some politicians are still publicly trying to influence the contents of the long-awaited white paper.
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Gambling

Finnish Government Mulls End Of Online Gambling Monopoly

After months of pressure and speculation Finnish authorities announced on Thursday they are officially considering the possibility of scrapping the country’s gambling monopoly and launching a licence-based online gambling system.
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Gambling

Ohio Becoming Biggest, Baddest Sheriff In U.S. Sports-Betting Regulation

Ohio did not accept its first legal sports wager until New Year’s Day, but after levying hefty fines on Thursday against three prominent operators, the Buckeye State is swiftly establishing itself as perhaps the most relentless enforcer of regulations among sports-betting states.
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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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