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Australia tells BNPL providers to apply for credit licences

Buy now, pay later providers in Australia have been told to apply for credit licences ahead of new laws coming into effect in June.

Crypto.com Secures MiCA Licence, Expands to Europe

Approval by MFSA allows Crypto.Com to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area

Commission CEO concerned about AI-generated applications received by regulator

Asked about the impact of AI on charities, Holdsworth told attendees that the technology could do a “huge amount of good” in the sector and within the commission.

BlackRock CEO wants SEC to ‘rapidly approve’ tokenization of bonds, stocks: What it means for crypto

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said he’s “a huge believer in crypto” and urged the SEC to “rapidly approve” asset tokenization. Is this a net positive for the crypto sector?

Withers successfully defends clients in high-profile bitcoin-mining dispute

This case is a great demonstration of our strength in representing clients from the CIS region and advising on digital asset disputes, two of our firm's specialisms.

Paymob lands Retail Payment Services licence to further UAE expansion

The licence enables Paymob to provide merchants in the UAE with its full omni-channel payment suite

FCA and PSR set out next steps for open banking in the UK

The next steps for open banking in the UK will include a new independent company to drive forward variable recurring payments.

FCA to remove £100 contactless limit

Alongside existing planned reform to securities settlement, digital assets and pensions, the FCA outlined other measures under consideration.

SAMA signs agreement to bring Google Pay to KSA in 2025

The news follows SAMA’s ongoing progress with its digital financial agenda

TransUnion expands LatAm footprint with $560m deal for majority stake in Trans Union de México

We see substantial opportunity to introduce global products like trended and alternative credit data, fraud mitigation solutions and consumer engagement tools.

Ireland proposes legislative changes to tackle scam epidemic

A third committment includes examining the feasibility off implementing an SMS scam filter which blocks harmful links or content.

The EBA and ESMA analyse recent developments in crypto-assets

EBA and ESMA find that DeFi remains a niche phenomenon, with value locked in DeFi protocols representing 4% of all crypto-asset market value at the global level.

American Express pays $230 million for alleged deceptive sales

The Department of Justice also accused American Express for using false employer identification numbers

New Regulatory Framework for Virtual Asset Custodians and Trading Platforms in the Cayman Islands

The Rule and SoG set out more prescriptive governance and conduct of business requirements for VASP licencees.

Guernsey businesses to register with Data Protection Authority before end of February

Being able to demonstrate this independence played a critical role in the Bailiwick renewing its ‘adequacy’ status with the European Commission.

Shift4 Payments and SEC reach disclosure violation settlement

The SEC has found Shift4 violated reporting and proxy solicitation provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

FSB examines the relevance of climate transition plans for financial stability

Broader adoption of transition plans and continued efforts towards standardisation, including by international organisations and standard-setters, are key to making transition plans usable by financial authorities.

BIS Innovation Hub sets out 2025 work programme

BIS Innovation Hub projects are experimental in nature, for the purpose of investigating technological and practical feasibility.

Insurers’ cyber resilience under PRA spotlight in 2025

The regulator has decided to postpone its previously announced dynamic general insurance stress test

CFPB takes aim at digital payment privacy and consumer protections

The watchdog has put out a request for public input into how it can strengthen protections for users of digital payments that do not go through banks and credit unions.

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