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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. In 2025, three priorities stand out: safeguarding customer funds, expanding open banking, and preparing for stablecoin regulation.

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Coinbase launches stablecoin payments service

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Home News Crypto Coinbase launches stablecoin payments service Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. But what about consumer protection from fraud? trillion to $3.7 trillion by 2030.

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When do crypto firms need additional EU licences for stablecoin transfers? EBA issues guidance on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA

The Payments Association

Legislative reform: The EBA recommends that PSD3/PSR clarify the requirements applicable to EMT transfer services, avoiding duplicative regulatory authorisation requirements while ensuring robust consumer protection and market integrity. What happens before PSD3/PSR applies?

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GENIUS Act Clears the Way for Stablecoin-Powered Embedded Finance

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Location Joburg Followers 5 Opinions 23 Follow Unfollow For years, stablecoins existed in a regulatory grey zone – popular as “digital cash” but lacking official oversight. policymakers have sketched out the first federal framework for payment stablecoins. This means the “stable” in stablecoin is now legally enforceable.

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

The Payments Association

Most of these centre on how firms handle digital assets, particularly stablecoins, as well as the operational and legal adjustment needed to navigate the changing landscape. Stablecoins, as a subset of digital assets, have been a focal point of both the Bill and the FCAs regulatory discussions.

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Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

The FCA’s proposed safeguarding reforms for payments and e-money firms, aiming to enhance consumer protection and operational compliance. The reforms ensure robust safeguarding practices, bolster consumer trust, and address risks like fund shortfalls during insolvency. Why is it important?

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Pay with TRIO: The E-Commerce Breakthrough with Stablecoins.

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