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Fintech & Ecommerce

EU Instant Payments Regulation: What Changed for Payment Providers and Consumers?

This October, all payment service providers operating in the EU became legally obliged to send and receive instant credit SEPA transfers (in euros) under the EU Instant Payments Regulation, while also offering a free Verification of Payee (VoP) service. What does the new legislation mean for consumers and PSPs?

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Turkey’s Central Bank Revokes Papara’s License in Landmark Fintech Crackdown

One of Türkiye’s biggest fintech success stories has come to an abrupt halt, as the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has permanently revoked the operating license of Papara, a local payment and electronic money service provider that once symbolized the rapid rise of fintech innovation in the country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Qué Es el Open Finance y Cómo Se Implementa En Colombia

La implementación de Open Finance en Colombia representa un cambio profundo en la forma en que se manejan y comparten los datos financieros. Open Finance es importante para el ecosistema financiero colombiano, haciéndolo más abierto y centrado en el usuario. 

Finance & Economics

Albania Officially Launches Euro Payments in SEPA

In its final stage of integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) payment scheme, Albania will officially launch SEPA euro payments on Oct. 7, 2025.

Fintech & Ecommerce

From Risk to Opportunity: Kushki CRO on Gaming, Growth, and Connecting LatAm Through Payments

“Where others see risk, we see a need for a sophisticated, reliable, and highly secure payment infrastructure,” – says Jamie Domingo, CRO of Kushki, a payment technology company on a mission to connect Latin America with payments.

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Plaid Agrees to Pay JPMorgan Extra Fees for Customer Data

As major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase and PNC, propose hefty fees for consumer data access, and the the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has not yet decided on the matter, Plaid agrees to pay an undisclosed fee amount to JPMorgan in an extension of their data access agreement.

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Bunq Hit With Fine Over Inadequate AML Controls

Popular neobank Bunq disputes the decision of the Dutch regulator to fine the digital challenger for failures in its money laundering controls.

Fintech & Ecommerce

iFX EXPO International 2025 Sets New Global Benchmark for Online Trading Events

A Record-Breaking Gathering of Global Industry Leaders iFX EXPO International once again solidified its reputation as the leading B2B event for the online trading community. Bringing together key players from across the globe, the event broke attendance records with thousands of professionals representing over 110 countries, making this year’s edition the largest and most international […]

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Governments Agree on Green Shipping Guidelines

The international maritime regulator has established new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping practices and agreed on the penalties for those missing the set objectives.

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Thailand Targets Foreign Crypto P2P Services in New Laws

Thailand is strengthening measures to combat online crimes related to digital assets by passing new amendments to several national laws.

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FCA Intends to Retire Outdated Guidance to Streamline Regulation

In the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to retire more than 100 pages of outdated guidance, withdraw hundreds of supervisory publications, and take other actions to reduce the burden on businesses and improve outcomes for consumers.

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Smarsh Launches AI Assistant for Professional Archives

Previously used only by major global banks, advanced AI technology for professional archives is now available to small and mid-sized businesses through Smarsh AI Assistant.

Society & Lifestyle

How U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Affects Green Tech

With the new Administration, one of the largest and most economically developed countries in the world – the United States of America or simply the U.S. – has changed its stance on many global issues. Ecology is, unfortunately, one of them. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ukrainian Banking Regulator Urges Revolut to Apply for License

The National Bank of Ukraine cautioned local users from trusting Revolut with their funds as, without a proper license, the rights of consumers and the deposit guarantee system do not apply to the fintech’s customers in the country.

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Robinhood Says SEC Dismisses Crypto Unit Investigation

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ending its investigation into the crypto unit of Robinhood, as the company announced on Monday, February 24.

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Indian Crypto Holders Face Penalty on Undisclosed Gains

In India, cryptocurrency traders may face significant tax penalties due to previously undisclosed profits under new amendments to the tax legislation of this South Asian country.