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European Central Bank sets out business model for digital euro

NFCW

TRANSACTION FEE: A step-by-step overview of the digital euro compensation model Payment service providers will be able to charge merchants a fee for enabling them to accept digital euro transactions, the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed, but a cap will be placed on the amount that it will be possible for them to charge.

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Comera Pay Secures Approval to Boost UAE’s Cashless Economy

The Fintech Times

UAE-based Comera Pay, the fintech arm of Comera Financial Holding, has received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to operate under two key financial licences. Leveraging technologies like advanced data encryption, the company aims to power faster digital payments and help advance the UAE’s cashless economy. “We

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ECB Publishes First Progress Report on Digital Euro Preparation Phase

Fintech Finance

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, which was launched on 1 November 2023 with the aim of laying the foundations for the potential issuance of a digital euro.

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Comera Financial Holding Paves the Way for Innovative Fintech Solutions in the MENA Region

Fintech Finance

Comera Pay, the fintech subsidiary of Comera Financial Holding , headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, today announced that it was granted an In-Principle Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to operate under the Stored Value Facilitator (SVF) and Retail Payment System Clearing Service (RPSCS) licenses.

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Top Digital Banks in Asia, According to The Banker (2025)

Fintech News

Yes, most digital banks in Asia are regulated by their respective central banks and financial authorities. They may have to adhere to strict cybersecurity measures, including data encryption and multi-factor authentication, to ensure user security.