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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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Ukraine Issues Two Fines For Gambling Adverts

Ukraine’s gambling regulator has issued two fines for gambling advertising totaling UAH4.8m (€109,900), weeks after imposing a ban on gambling advertising.
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Gambling

Daily Dash: BIS, Central Banks Launch Multi-Currency CBDC Platform

A minimum viable product (MVP) version of a multi-currency CBDC platform is now live and is inviting participants, while the Netherlands is seeking to update its AML/CTF guidelines.
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Australia's First Bill To Regulate Buy Now, Pay Later Hits Parliament

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is set to come under similar rules as other credit products in Australia following the introduction of the country’s first bill to regulate the sector.
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Payments

Merchants Keen For VRPs, But Route To Adoption Is Unclear

Commercial variable recurring payments (VRPs) are a promising alternative to cards, but it looks like regulatory intervention may be necessary.
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Payments

Future Of UK Open Banking Secure Despite Bill Setback, Says Open Banking Limited CEO

Open Banking Limited's CEO has stated in an exclusive interview with Âé¶ą´«Ă˝ that uncertainty over the UK Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) bill will not affect the future of open banking.
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Finnish Gambling Industry Optimistic New Regime Will Not Be Unfriendly

The Finnish gambling industry expects the government to propose a “relatively liberal” online gambling licensing regime, the head of an online gambling trade group has said.
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Gambling

US CFPB Issues Guidelines For Open Banking Standards Setters

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has outlined the requirements for industry standard-setting bodies to gain official recognition, aiding compliance with the upcoming Personal Financial Data Rights rule.
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Payments

Week In Crypto: Binance To Restrict Stablecoins In Preparation For MiCA

Binance plans transition away from “unauthorised” stablecoins, New York orders crypto firms to improve their complaints handling, and the US Treasury finds that NFTs are “highly susceptible” to financial crime.
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US CFPB Stokes Flames Of New York Versus Citibank Wire Transfer Case

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a statement that suggests that the Electronic Fund Transfer Act should apply in the case of New York v Citibank, provoking an immediate industry backlash from advocates in the banking and payments industries.
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Payments

Daily Dash: Peru Harnesses India's UPI Technology In Landmark Digital Payments Deal

Peru has become the first country in South America to sign up for a UPI-like payments system provided by India, while eBay has said it will ditch American Express due to “unacceptably high” fees.
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Payments

News In Brief: June 3-June 7, 2024

Austria details illegal gambling fines, Stake cleared in Switzerland, casinos fined in Missouri and US senator wants to ban slots on military bases.
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Gambling

Duty Of Care Fines On Dutch Horizon

A new unit is being set up at the Netherlands Gambling Authority to monitor how gambling operators fulfil their duty of care, and to hand out fines to those who do not meet the regulator’s standards.
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Gambling

Torture Victim Dies Amid Philippine Online Gambling Raid Chaos

Fallout from the raid of an online gambling and cyber-scamming operation in the Philippines is mounting amid the death of a torture victim, suspected operator links to a second raided property and delays in rescuing more victims after the withdrawal of a search warrant.
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Gambling

Regulator Clarifies 'Brazilian' Licensing Requirement

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has now answered one of the burning questions that operators have been asking as the country’s licensing process opens and officials intend to answer another one related to permissible casino games before the end of July, according to the ministry’s newly appointed chief gambling regulator.
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Massachusetts Regulator To Hold Hearing On ESPN Anchor's Risk-Free Comment

Penn Entertainment could face sanctions from Massachusetts regulators as a result of a comment made by an ESPN anchor earlier this year regarding “risk-free” gambling.
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Gambling

FBI Says Gambling Debt Caused NBA Player To Manipulate Prop Bets

Federal authorities have said former NBA player Jontay Porter was encouraged to manipulate his player propositions due to outstanding gambling debt owed to another person.
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Gambling

Regulatory Influencer: US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Makes Progress on Open Banking

On June 5, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule establishing minimum requirements for a standard-setting body to receive CFPB recognition; thereby, allowing them to issue consensus open banking standards when the Personal Financial Data Rights rule is finalized.
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Payments

New US Repeat Offenders Registry Will Target Non-Banks

Non-bank financial companies that violate consumer laws will be registered on a nationwide offenders list, thanks to new powers granted to the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Payments

Afterpay Calls For Greater Use Of 'Partial Credit Checks' In Australian BNPL Regulation

Australia’s largest buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm has called for “partial credit checks” to be given a more prominent role in BNPL regulation, as the sector moves towards similar rules as other credit products.
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Daily Dash: Irish Central Bank Tipped To Launch Innovation Sandbox Programme This Year

The Central Bank of Ireland plans to launch an innovation sandbox programme in 2024, while Australia's parliament has introduced the "Keeping Cash Transactions in Australia Bill 2024", imposing A$5,000 fines on businesses that fail to accept cash payments for regulated in-person transactions.
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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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Regulatory Influencer: Poland Proposes Targeted Simplification of EU Financial Services Rule

On June 2, 2025, the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority (KNF) announced that it had submitted a package of proposals intended to simplify regulatory frameworks across the EU financial services sector to the EU member states, the European Commission and other institutions within the EU Financial Services Committee. These proposals form part of a broader initiative led by the Polish Ministry of Finance, which aims to harmonise and streamline EU regulations to support the competitiveness of the European Union’s economy, including that of Poland.
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Regulatory Influencer: AML Compliance Is Key Under Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance

Under Hong Kong’s new Stablecoins Ordinance, another milestone in the global trend towards regulating digital assets in the same way as traditional financial services, any person who issues stablecoins referencing an official currency must obtain a licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
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Norwegian Consumer Council Reports Klarna For Breaching Regulatory Requirements

In a submission to the Norwegian Consumer Authority, the consumer advocacy group has accused the Swedish fintech firm of repeatedly violating Norway’s credit marketing regulations.
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EBA Recommends Enforcement Pause To Avoid PSD2-MiCA Compliance Duplication

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a No Action letter aiming to reduce the risk of crypto-asset firms needing to obtain two separate licences for certain payment activities under overlapping European rules.
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Singapore To Require Offshore Crypto Firms To Be Licensed Or Cease Operations By June 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has clarified the scope of its regulatory regime for providers of digital tokens, crypto-assets used for payments.
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Enforcement Overhaul At FCA Welcome News For Regulated Firms

The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) attempt to increase the transparency of its enforcement investigations could also speed up investigations, which experts say would be good news for the financial services sector.
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FCA Moves To Boost AI Use With New Sandbox

UK financial services firms will be encouraged to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) strategy to support economic growth through technological innovation.
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Australia Calls For Greater Collaboration In Battle Against Fraud

Businesses should join forces and share data to advance the fight against increasingly sophisticated scams, according to the Australian National Anti-Scam Centre.
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FCA Sets Out New Transparency Rules For Enforcement Investigations

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined significant changes to its enforcement rules, although it has stopped short of implementing some of the more controversial elements of its original proposal.
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