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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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Sign up for accessGambling 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.
Read articleFCA’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.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Unveils Buy Now, Pay Later Rules
The UK is moving towards a fully operational buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulatory regime, with the government aiming to deliver on its commitment to enact new consumer credit legislation by 2026.
Read articleCrypto Under Microscope In Australian Financial Crime Priority List
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has released its regulatory priorities for 2025–26, outlining an ambitious crackdown on financial crime risks, including both crypto-assets and cash.
Read articleUK Agencies Announce Joint Priorities To Tackle Economic Crime
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published nine economic crime priorities, with a strong focus on combating fraud and its enablers.
Read articleJapanese Police Flesh Out Online Gambling Enforcement
Japanese police have started to implement a recent amendment to gambling addiction law, with online gamblers, affiliates, social media influencers and website operators explicitly in the firing line.
Read articleRio Lawsuit Highlights Brazil Consumer Protection Risks
In a first-of-its-kind legal action, the public defender’s office for Rio de Janeiro state has filed a lawsuit seeking more than US$50m in damages alongside harsher regulatory restrictions in order to mitigate leading operators’ alleged violations of Brazilian consumer protection laws.
Read articleKalshi Facing Potential Competitive Challenges From Polymarket, DraftKings
Kalshi may soon have some new competitors in the prediction market space, with two major players either making acquisitions or reportedly seeking to do so in order to access the federally regulated market that remains on a collision course with the U.S. sports betting sector.
Read articleNigerian State Regulators Claim Central Gaming Bill Disregards Supreme Court Ruling
A group of Nigerian state gambling regulators has expressed its “deep and unwavering” objection over the progression of a bill it fears will regulate online gambling at a national level.
Read articleTurkish Competition Authority Launches Investigation Into Mastercard And Visa
The regulator’s formal investigation into Mastercard and Visa and their alleged anti-competitive practices in the global card payments market is the latest challenge to the card networks’ operations.
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