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Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs

The Payments Association

Operational adjustments To address the implications of the Bill and the regulators crypto-regulatory roadmap, PSPs will need to make significant operational adjustments, including enhanced due diligencethe proposals for admissions and disclosures (A&D) and market abuse regimes (MARC).

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Crypto Firms in Indonesia Must Rethink Their Compliance Now, Or Risk Losing Out

Fintech News

It’s important to note that governance of personal data protection and consumer protection rules must be followed within 6 months from the OJK regulation, meaning by July 2025.” ” The timeline is urgent, and all existing providers must demonstrate full compliance.

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Crypto Leaves the Wild West Behind as Regulations Take Over

Fintech News

But after repeated blowups, the motivation for stricter enforcement goes towards protecting people and, at the same time, shielding financial systems from emerging and time-critical risks. Consumer protection has always been the loudest rallying cry. Today, the broader ecosystem is also seen as a vector for financial crime.

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Maximum Credit Card Surcharge Limits Explained

EBizCharge

The justification was largely consumer protection; card companies didn’t want customers to feel penalized for using credit. While the outright bans have been overturned, merchants must be careful to follow consumer protection laws, especially regarding transparency. Update your point-of-sale (POS) system. Read the rules.

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Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025​

The Payments Association

David Abbott VP Payments Business and Strategic Accounts, Tuum “With increased scrutiny on payment services and electronic money providers, maintaining a robust and dedicated regulatory framework is critical to ensuring stability, innovation and consumer protection in support of the National Payments Vision.

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Finovate Global: Talking Fintech Regulation in the European Union with EverC’s Maya Shabi

Finovate

In many ways, BNPL is just a modern spin on subprime lending a long-standing issue in financial services when it comes to consumer protection. The explosive growth of BNPL services has raised concerns about rising consumer debt, as the lack of transparency about fees, terms, and penalties leaves consumers exposed to hidden costs.

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Finfluencers: A Game-Changer or a Risky Bet for Marketers?

The Fintech Times

Building an ethical finfluencer strategy The benefits of a finfluencer partnership are clear, so the real question is how brands can harness these benefits while ensuring compliance and consumer protection? Due diligence is key, but so is creative freedom.