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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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EU's Reliance On Foreign Card Schemes Raises Sovereignty Concerns For ECB

A new report on the state of the European card payments market suggests that the EU鈥檚 continued dependence on international card schemes and foreign-owned payment processors is a threat to the bloc鈥檚 financial sovereignty.
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President Trump Urged To Reopen CFPB To Fight Debanking Epidemic

Senate Democrats have called on President Trump to reopen the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) immediately if his administration is to have any hope of resolving the debanking epidemic that it claims to oppose.
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Rush Street Interactive Eyeing Expansion Opportunities In Latin America

Rush Street Interactive has targeted Brazil to launch its RushBet brand next year as it continues to try and extend the company鈥檚 presence in Latin America through new market opportunities.
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Gambling

U.S. Sports-Betting Industry Facing Fight To Avoid Tax Increases In 2025

Industry lobbyists warn that sports-betting tax rates will continue to be a hot topic in 2025, especially in those states facing significant budget deficits.
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Gambling

Peru Compliance Deadline Shifts Again

Peru鈥檚 deadline for approved online gambling operators to register their platforms and game providers and submit technical approvals has come and gone without any formal recognition from the regulator.
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Gambling

Cura莽ao Regulator Addresses Raft Of Allegations

Cura莽ao's Gaming Control Board has responded to a raft of allegations regarding the country鈥檚 licensing reforms, including denying assertions it embezzled money and refuting claims it lacks the authority to grant licences.
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Gambling

US Election 2024: What To Expect For The US Payments Industry?

In the second part of this election series, 91天堂原創 looks at the impact for the payments industry in both potential outcomes, including key areas such as fraud, card fees and crypto-assets.
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Payments

New Finland Draft Will Accelerate Market Opening

Finland has released an updated draft of its monopoly-ending gambling law, revealing an intent to open the market six months earlier than planned.
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Gambling

US Election 2024: How A Trump Win Could Affect The CFPB

In the first of a two-part report, 91天堂原創 looks at what the impact of a second term for President Donald Trump will be on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the US federal consumer protection agency.
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Payments

ECB Calls For Expressions Of Interest In Digital Euro Innovation Partnerships

As momentum builds around the potential launch of a digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking expertise from across the eurozone to collaborate on shaping the future of digital currency.
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Payments

Online Betting Back In Brazil Senate Spotlight

Brazil鈥檚 Senate could still approve a sweeping expansion of land-based gaming this year, even as senators form a special commission to review additional restrictions for online gambling, according to a key lawmaker.
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Gambling

Brazil's Pix: Mandate For Recurring Payments Feature Goes Live

Financial institutions that participate in Brazil鈥檚 Pix instant payment system must now offer their customers the ability to set up recurring payments, using a feature known as Pix Agendado.
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Payments

France Considers Legalising Online Casino Games

A government-backed amendment to France鈥檚 2025 budget聽would legalise online casinos and tax them at 55.6 percent of revenue, in a move that has enraged land-based casino operators.
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Gambling

Regulatory Influencer: BNPL Rules Come To the UK

The UK鈥檚 new Labour government has launched a public consultation on proposals to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The plan aims to apply the Consumer Credit Act to these services, ensuring that consumers receive clear information, avoid unaffordable borrowing, and have stronger rights in case of disputes.
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Payments

BNPL Firms Enthusiastic As UK Government Unveils Legislation

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms and other stakeholders have applauded the UK鈥檚 new Labour government for introducing regulation that will bring firms into the scope of supervision from the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Payments

Ireland's Next Steps After Passing Historic Gambling Law

With one final minor hurdle to clear, Ireland鈥檚 new era of gambling regulation is on the cusp of finally commencing, but a clear timeline for its next steps is still unclear.聽
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Gambling

Election 2024: What's At Stake For U.S. Gaming Industry

With less than three weeks left until voters go to the polls to determine who resides in the White House for the next four years, down-ballot in several states will be initiatives that will directly impact the gaming industry.
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Gambling

EU Authorities Challenge Commission鈥檚 Changes To DORA And MiCA Standards

The European Commission鈥檚 positions on aspects of implementing both the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation have prompted a backlash from key European regulators.
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Payments

Ireland's New Gambling Law Finally Passed

Ireland鈥檚 long-awaited Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 has finally been approved by lawmakers, 68 years after Ireland鈥檚 current primary gambling law was introduced.
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Gambling

Sweepstakes In The Spotlight For U.S. Gaming Industry

Regulated gaming companies, suppliers and investors are receiving conflicting advice to embrace opportunities in sweepstakes gaming, but also wake up to the regulatory risks of participating in the fast-growing sector.
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Gambling

Brazil Outlaws Grey Market In Surprise Strike

Operators in Brazil who have not already applied for a licence have been told they must exit the market completely by October 1, in a surprise announcement by the country鈥檚 regulator.
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Gambling

Nigeria Issues New Directives To Strengthen Payment Infrastructure

In a new circular, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced guidelines intended to improve the country鈥檚 payment infrastructure.
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Payments And Crypto Groups Lobby Downing Street To Embrace Digital Assets

A coalition of payments and crypto groups wants the UK government to adopt a more crypto-friendly stance, warning that rival jurisdictions are taking the lead in the global race to attract investment and innovation in digital assets.
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PSR Targets Mastercard And Visa with Proposed Remedies To Tackle High Fees

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has unveiled a set of new remedies in response to its conclusions that the UK card market is not working well.
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US House Republicans Push For Roll-Back Of Biden Era Fintech Policies

Republican lawmakers on the House Financial Services Committee aim to rescind several Biden-era financial regulations, citing concerns over their impact on competition, innovation and consumer access to digital payments and fintech services.
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FinCEN Issues Cash Smuggling Alert To Banks And Money Servicing Businesses

The US Treasury鈥檚 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a new alert warning financial institutions about bulk cash smuggling and repatriation operations conducted by Mexico-based Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs).
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Regulatory Influencer: National Crime Agency Assessment A Stark Reminder Of Financial Crime Threat

A new report from the UK鈥檚 National Crime Agency (NCA) that outlines the breadth and impact of serious and organised crimes (SOC) in the country should prompt payments firms to consider the systems and protections they have in place.
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Tech, Banking And Telecoms Giants Vow To Fight UK Scams In New Joint Statement

A week after a UK lawmaker warned that social media companies are in a "last chance saloon", some of the biggest names in technology, banking and telecommunications have joined forces to crack down on fraud.
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Bizum, Bancomat And SIBS Unveil Instant Cross-Border Payments Under EuroPA Initiative

Southern European payment solutions have announced the expansion of the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA) initiative, building interoperability between national payment systems.
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Hong Kong Moves To Strengthen Banking Intelligence Sharing With New Bill

Hong Kong has become the latest jurisdiction to open up opportunities for financial institutions to share intelligence in a bid to combat fraud and money laundering from being able to take place.
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UK MP Accuses FCA Of 'Virtue Signalling' Over Consumer Duty Champion U-Turn

A Labour member of parliament (MP) has questioned the tangible benefit of scrapping the expectation for firms to have a Consumer Duty champion position on their boards in a new public hearing with the Treasury Select Committee.
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EU Clarifies DORA Register Of Information Reporting Requirements

Q&As from the European Banking Authority have clarified issues regarding the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), as national competent authorities prepare for the upcoming register of information deadline.
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