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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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Regulatory Influencer: UK Financial Conduct Authority Sends 'Dear CEO Letter' on Implementing the Consumer Duty for Closed Products and Services

91天堂原創鈥檚 global roundup of imperative regulatory developments. Your lowdown on what the world鈥檚 regulatory leaders are up to this month.
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Payments

New EU Retail Payments Strategy Needed, Official Says

A senior EU official has highlighted the need for an updated retail payments plan to address rapid changes in the payments landscape, such as the rise in big tech.
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Payments

Card Duopoly Lacks Competition In Processing Services, UK PSR Says

Mastercard and Visa do not face effective competition when dealing with merchants and acquirers, the UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has provisionally found, possibly heralding new regulation in the space.
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Payments

Daily Dash: EU Council Approves Landmark AI Regulation

The European Council has advanced a major "risk-based" regulation on AI, while Iberpay and Banco Santander have begun processing instant international transfers to and from the SEPA area.
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Payments

Brazil Publishes Licensing Ordinance For Online Gambling

Brazil鈥檚 regulated online gambling market will formally open at the start of 2025, but international operators still face uncertainties about whether a local partner will be needed to qualify for a licence, according to an ordinance published on Wednesday by the Ministry of Finance鈥檚 new gambling regulator.
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Gambling

Raided POGO Property, Mayor Linked To Singapore AML Case

A leading anti-gambling senator in the Philippines has linked a controversial mayor with ties to the online gambling industry to defendants in Singapore鈥檚 largest-ever money laundering case.
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Gambling

Nevada Clarifies Regulations Allowing For Virtual Access To Gaming Records

As virtual access to records becomes even more critical to monitoring gaming activity than physical access, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved changes to how regulatory officials may access records held by registered hosting centers and cloud computing service providers.
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Gambling

Polish Finance Ministry Fines Leading Bookmaker

The Polish Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative fine of PLN2.95m (鈧700,000) on the country鈥檚 leading bookmaker, STS.
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Gambling

German Regulator Fines N26 鈧9.2m For Money Laundering Prevention Lapses

German challenger bank N26 has been fined for failing to comply with financial crime rules, marking its fifth sanction from the country鈥檚 financial regulator.
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Payments

CFPB Enforcement Spree Against 'Deceptive' Lenders Continues

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun another enforcement action against a "deceptive" lender, following a major payout from the agency's victim relief fund earlier this month.
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Payments

Banco De Portugal Introduces New Payment Services Ahead Of Instant Payments Regulation

Banco de Portugal has launched two new payment services aimed at enhancing the safety and convenience of payment transactions for individuals and businesses.
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Payments

UK Fintechs Face Persistent De-Banking, FCA Chief Says

High-street banks鈥 continued reluctance to open accounts for payments and e-money firms is a cause for concern and should perhaps spur new regulation, the head of the UK鈥檚 financial regulator has said, prompting experts to call for more official guidance.
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Payments

Daily Dash: Mastercard, Salesforce Launch New Integration To Resolve Transaction Disputes

Mastercard and Salesforce have partnered on a new tool to manage transaction disputes and chargeback requests, while Russia has issued a new draft directive on countering money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Payments

Entain Strategic Review Concludes It Has 'Appropriate Portfolio'

Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, said its strategic review has concluded it has 鈥渢he appropriate portfolio鈥 of brands, skills and geographies to 鈥渄eliver high-quality, long-term growth鈥, but it will consider alternatives for its Georgia-based Crystalbet.
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Gambling

SkyCity Settles For $47m In AML Fines In Australia, New Zealand

Australasian casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to separate penalties totalling $47m with the Australian and New Zealand authorities over breaches of anti-money laundering laws.
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Gambling

Legal Battles Loom As Brazilian States Press Ahead With Local Licensing

Two of Brazil鈥檚 largest states continue to move forward with issuing local licences for online gambling, despite an imminent federal regime and a series of pending legal questions regarding state-level licensing.
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Gambling

Virginia Governor's Veto Means Skill Games Remain Off-Limits

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday vetoed a bill to legalize skill games and create a regulatory and tax framework for the machines found in convenience stores and gas stations in Virginia.
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Gambling

Pupils In England To Be Taught Gambling Can Lead To Suicide

The UK鈥檚 Department for Education is updating its statutory guidance on relationships, sex and health education for teachers and governing bodies in England, including what students should know about gambling and its risks.
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Gambling

Daily Dash: China, Hong Kong To Test World's First CBDC, Faster Payments Linkage

China and Hong Kong have announced plans to expand their e-CNY pilot to include wallet top-ups via faster payments, while Latvia has issued a new draft regulation on account switching services.
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Payments

CFPB Lives To Fight Another Day Following US Supreme Court Ruling

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has survived a major legal challenge after a Supreme Court judgment ruled that its funding structure is not unconstitutional.
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Pay.UK Sets Out Ideas For Reforming UK鈥檚 Payments Infrastructure

Payment system operator Pay.UK has unveiled a package of proposed reforms to the organisational framework for interbank payments, urging 鈥渞adical鈥 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鈥檚 economy, including that of Poland.
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Regulatory Influencer: AML Compliance Is Key Under Hong Kong鈥檚 Stablecoins Ordinance

Under Hong Kong鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 (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鈥檚 (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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