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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: Second Stage of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 Comes into Effect in Singapore

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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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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UK MPs Concerned Over 'Mass Surveillance' In DPDI Bill

A bill that forms parts of the UK鈥檚 open banking plans could promote 鈥渕ass surveillance鈥 of individuals鈥 bank accounts, left-wing Members of Parliament have warned.
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Daily Dash: Philippines To Launch Stablecoin Pilot Backed By Central Bank

Philippines鈥 largest crypto exchange has announced a stablecoin pilot under central bank supervision, while Indonesia and the UAE have signed an agreement to promote the use of local currencies in bilateral trade.
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Philippine Crime Body Eyeing 400 Illegal POGOs

A top crime-fighting official in the Philippines has revealed his agency is monitoring more than 400 illegal foreign-facing online gambling operations (POGOs) across the country, while raiding an illegal 鈥渕ini-hospital鈥 catering to POGO employees.
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Regulated Operators Push For Clarity On Sweepstakes Casinos

As consumer demand continues to grow in the sweepstakes casino market in the United States, top executives from regulated gaming operators warn that the genre is still fraught with legal risk.
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Nigeria Gambling Excise Duty Delayed

Nigeria鈥檚 government plans to increase excise tax on gambling have been delayed, according to an update released by the International Monetary Fund.
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Gambling

PSPs Gear Up For Ambitious EU Instant Payment Deadlines

With the EU鈥檚 Instant Payments Regulation now firmly on its way to becoming enforceable, payment service providers (PSPs) across Europe are readying themselves for a step change in how they provide payment services to consumers.
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Payments

Small US Banks Decry Fed's Debit Swipe Fee Proposals

Small and mid-sized US banks have overwhelmingly urged caution on changes proposed by the Federal Reserve to the rules governing debit card interchange fees in the country.
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Payments

Western Union Resumes Services To Cuba After Cyberattack

Western Union has resumed its limited money transfer services between the US and Cuba after a three-month hiatus caused by a cyberattack on Cuban banks.
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Payments

New Anti-Fraud Rules Introduced In Taiwan

Taiwan鈥檚 executive authority has unveiled new compliance requirements aimed at combating fraud crimes across financial, telecommunications and online platforms in a bid to bolster consumer protection.
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Daily Dash: 'Urgent Action' Needed On Money Laundering, Say International Bodies

Three key agencies in the fight against money laundering have issued a joint call for action to national regulators, while Hong Kong and Shenzhen have announced a pilot of a new cross-boundary data validation platform.
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Ontario Online Model Upheld By Superior Court

Addressing one of the key legal issues for online gambling in Canada, the Ontario Superior Court has ruled that the province鈥檚 competitive model for iGaming does not violate restrictions on regulated gambling established by the Canadian Criminal Code.
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Gambling

Does US Dependence On VIP Gamblers Court Regulatory Danger?

Lawsuits and market data have revealed the extent to which US online gambling companies rely on VIP players to grow revenue, but just how vulnerable is this reliance on big spenders to a regulatory backlash?
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Gambling

U.S. Casino Giants Battle For Bite Of Big Apple

Some of the world鈥檚 largest casino companies are growing more impatient with a slow-moving licensing process for integrated resorts in and around New York City, one of the last major greenfield development opportunities in the U.S.
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Gambling

Financial Risk Checks Could 'Disappear' Over Complications, Says Lawyer

A leading UK gambling lawyer has warned that financial risk assessments may prove so intrinsically full of friction that they are allowed to 鈥渜uietly disappear鈥.
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Northern Ireland's DfC Preparing Gambling Industry Codes Of Practice Proposal

Northern Ireland's government minister overseeing gambling policy will be provided with industry codes of practice for consideration 鈥渋n due course鈥, according to the Department for Communities (DfC).
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Gambling

Daily Dash: Mastercard Joint Venture Begins Processing Domestic Transactions In China

With several key regulatory approvals in hand, Mastercard has begun processing domestic payments in China; meanwhile, Australia鈥檚 NAB looks to increase "pay by bank" adoption among merchants.
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Single-Use Virtual Cards Ease Travel Industry Payments Headaches

As the travel industry continues to recover from its COVID-19 downturn, complex payment chains are increasingly being solved by single-use virtual credit cards, also known as VCCs.
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Payments

Push For US Card Law Reignites Visa-Mastercard 'Duopoly' Debate

For all the new payments services on the market, many Americans still use credit cards running on the Visa and Mastercard networks, and lawmakers are making a fresh push to break up the "duopoly".
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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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