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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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Sign up for accessWithdrawal Of Faster Payments Procurement Direction Makes Way For National Payments Vision
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has officially revoked Specific Direction 3 (SD3), the regulatory requirement mandating competitive procurement for Faster Payments infrastructure.
Read articleDeny X Money Transmitter Licence Or Face 'Dire Consequences', New York Lawmakers Warn
In a letter sent this week to New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) superintendent Adrienne Harris, lawmakers have pushed for the the agency to reject an application from X Payments LLC, a subsidiary of X Corp, the social network formerly known as Twitter.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: US Debanking Battle Continues As CFPB Overdraft Rule Fails
Last month, Congress passed a resolution to overturn a controversial Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule on overdraft fees and disclosures. Its demise will have significant implications for the financial services sector and for the wider debate around debanking in the US.
Read articleUK Fintechs, Banks Create New Company To Fund Commercial VRP Efforts
In a “significant move for the industry”, firms across the UK payments ecosystem have set up a new company dedicated to the initial phase of funding for commercial variable recurring payments (cVRPs).
Read articleAustralian Competition Regulator Clears Path For A2A Payments Revamp
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet) and Australian Payments Plus (AP+) to coordinate industry efforts on the future of account-to-account (A2A) payments.
Read articleBNPL Rule Officially On The Chopping Block As US CFPB Shifts Focus
Following media speculation, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has confirmed that it will not be enforcing its buy now, pay later (BNPL) rules.
Read articleDigital Euro Innovation Platform Opens To Nearly 70 Participants
Companies across Europe are set to take part in the European Central Bank’s (ECB) innovation platform for its digital euro project, as the central bank continues to woo the market with its divisive retail payments vehicle.
Read articleEPC Guidelines On VOP A Key Milestone For Instant Payments In Europe
The European Payments Council (EPC) has released onboarding and registration guidelines for its EPC Directory Service, allowing payment service providers to move a step closer to compliance with the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation.
Read articleSEC Has 'Opened The Door' To Blockchain Transactions With Stablecoin Statement
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) statement on stablecoin regulation provides an opportunity for cross-border payments innovation.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: South Korea's AI Basic Act - Balancing Innovation, Regulation and Ethical AI Development
On December 26, 2024, South Korea’s National Assembly passed the Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust (AI Basic Act), which establishes a structured framework for AI governance. The legislation introduces regulatory measures to oversee AI implementation, promote industrial innovation and address risks associated with the deployment of AI.
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