Rising Yields and Political Crisis in France Hit Banks and the Fintech Sector
Weekend unrest in France has added pressure on the government bond market and the banks.
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Roundup & Reflections on Fintech Meetup Europe 2026
Early October, PaySpace Magazine team had a chance to be present at the first European edition of well-known Fintech Meetup event series that took place Oct. 6-8 in Lisbon, Portugal. The debut set a high bar in terms of networking, agenda intensity, and even extra activities.
U.S. Treasury Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion for Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a fine of more than $1.2 billion against Bank of America.
SEC Introduces Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stocks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a five-year temporary “Innovation Exemption” that allows tokenized shares of publicly traded companies to be traded on public blockchains.
When to Get a Mortgage License to Begin Lending Professionally
Timing matters more than most newcomers expect when they step into the mortgage world. You do not need a license to be curious about the business, to study the market, or to shadow a seasoned loan officer. The moment that changes is when you start doing the actual work of originating loans for other people […]
SBC Summit Europe Builds on Amsterdam Move With Regulated Markets Focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19–21 April 2027.
7 Ways to Protect Your Assets From Washington Estate Taxes
You can protect your assets from Washington estate taxes by planning early, using appropriate trusts, reviewing beneficiary designations, making carefully considered gifts, and keeping your estate plan updated.
The Legal Questions That Can Complicate a Medical Malpractice Settlement
A settlement is treated like the finish line of a medical malpractice claim, but getting there can involve difficult legal questions. The amount discussed is only one part of the picture. Questions about the care provided, the standard expected from a medical professional, and the cause of an injury may all affect how a claim […]
Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Google Face Antitrust Suit Over Alleged Pact to Slow AI Development
Four of the industry’s leading AI labs: Anthropic, OpenAI, Elon Musk’s xAI (referred to in the filing as SpaceXAI), and Google, are facing a proposed federal class action accusing them of illegally coordinating to slow the pace of AI model improvement, a move the plaintiffs say violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over Response to $10 Million Fraud Attempt
Polymarket is drawing scrutiny over how it handled a fraud scheme on its US platform, according to a Wall Street Journal report published September 20. The report, based on interviews with current and former employees and investors, describes a pattern of compliance failures and legal challenges the company has faced while pursuing rapid growth.
Trump Plans New Agency and Chief to Oversee US AI Push
US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he will name a new artificial intelligence “czar” to lead an “AI Force,” an agency he compared to the Space Force he created during his first term. The announcement came in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
5 Things You Can’t Miss at SBC Summit 2026
For anyone attending SBC Summit 2026, prepare yourself. You’re in for a busy three days.
UK Payments Industry Backs National Payments Vision, but Confidence in Delivery Remains Low
The UK payments industry broadly supports the government’s National Payments Vision, but new research shows limited confidence that the programme will be delivered smoothly.
What You Should Know About GDPR, and How It Affects Business
GDPR means General Data Protection Regulation. It is the European Union’s core data protection law, and it touches nearly every sector: technology, medicine, advertising, banking, payments, and beyond. The regulation does not concern only EU citizens and companies. Any organization that handles the personal data of people in the EU falls within its scope, regardless […]
Chargeback Report Warns Merchants of Visa VAMP Compliance Risk Ahead of Golden Quarter
As retailers prepare for that magic time of year called the Golden Quarter, it appears many of them have no clear view of their Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) exposure. A study performed by Chargebacks911 indicated that lack of transparency regarding fraud and dispute metrics can result in businesses being unprepared for the surge in […]
SBC Summit 2026 Expands Agenda With Prediction Markets, Compliance Tech and Marketing Focus
SBC Summit 2026 is expanding its agenda to address some of the fastest-changing issues facing the betting and gaming industry, with new dedicated tracks covering prediction markets, compliance technology and marketing and customer experience.
