PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The European Commission noted on its site that the legal framework for digital services has been unchanged in the region for about 20 years. According to Google, the DSA could cost the European economy €85 billion a year in GDP. It would also change some of the market’s competitive dynamics.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

. “If the data controller implicitly trusts a data processor simply because there is a consistent legal framework in place, criminal abuse of trust will always take place.”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

Spending at darknet markets declined during the past two months even with a drop in the price of the digital currency, per Chainalysis data, as the coronavirus pandemic has impacted every part of the global economy, CoinDesk reported. Darknets are websites that facilitate the sale of products such as counterfeit currencies.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The digital economy in Southeast Asia, projected to hit US$100 billion, is a double-edged sword. This collaboration, while essential, requires careful navigation of legal frameworks to ensure effective and compliant information exchange. It brings prosperity but also makes the region a cyberattack hotspot.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Despite starting later in the oil and gas game compared to its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) neighbours, Oman has successfully transformed its economy, aligning with the broader development trajectory of the Arabian Gulf region.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It is necessary to authenticate an extensive range of documents across diverse formats which can include PDFs, images or scans which originate from multiple countries with unique legal frameworks and documentation standards.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 23, 2024

Addressing these issues head-on is From Fintech to Ubiquitech: Accelerating the wider UK Digital Economy, a new report authored by a working group led by Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer. “Digitisation, automation, digital currencies and payments, AI as well as the pandemic all have changed the face of the UK economy,” she says.

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Finovate

JUNE 21, 2024

We are excited to leverage this financing round to continue to expand and strengthen our offerings to empower more stakeholders across Mexico’s economy.” Ethiopia’s cabinet approved a legal framework for CBDCs. South African fintech Ukheshe rebranded as EFT Corporation.

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Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

Money laundering is a pervasive issue, affecting economies and societies worldwide. The European Union’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) has enhanced the legal framework, increasing penalties and expanding the scope of predicate offenses.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 2, 2024

Also, I think there’s no question that Latin America is particularly important now in the global investor economy with the growth of nearshoring making it more attractive for investors, particularly in the United States. There are political shifts, economic reforms, and efforts to modernise outdated legal frameworks.

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CoinRemitter

JUNE 30, 2024

Legal and Regulatory Challenges of DAOs Legal Status: Current legal frameworks struggle to categorize DAOs. While DAOs can’t replace the traditional corporate governance model overnight, they offer a great alternative, especially in the booming digital economy. This creates confusion.

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FICO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

There are many reasons to centralize collection operations: Economies of Scale. Typically, only the tax agency has sufficient debt to get the economies of scale needed to optimize collection operations. Below is a list of key items to support this function: Single Legal Framework. So Why Centralize?

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Segpay

MAY 1, 2024

DORA entered into force on January 16th, 2023, and its legal implementation deadline is January 17 th , 2025. Its legal framework is designed to enhance the operational resilience of all digital service providers, including payment service providers (PSPs), that operate in the European Union (EU).

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Fintech Review

APRIL 26, 2024

To enable us to become a more attractive proposition, Uzbekistan improved process and governance including implementing appropriate legal frameworks and financial resources for entrepreneurship and investment, as well as creating ample opportunities for investors and increased transparency in the investment process.

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It’s hard to argue the role PCI compliance plays in today’s digital economy. Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Typically, these fines range from around $5,000 to $100,000.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

But those same payments mechanisms must be in compliance with various regulatory and legal frameworks. They will want to be part of those transactions – crossing gig economy , shared economy and other platforms that can have global reach across long-tail markets (and even the smallest of merchants).

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Going public is a significant liquidity event for a company, but is also a complex legal event. In April 2018, Spotify did just that and demonstrated how the emergence of tech as a major driver of the economy’s returns could one day reshape the way all companies go public.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Indonesia has emerged as an attractive destination for digital businesses in Asia-Pacific (APAC), showcasing a strong and expanding digital economy. By 2030, this value is projected to soar to US$200-360 billion, solidifying the countrys position as Southeast Asias biggest and most dynamic digital economy. Finally, Law No.

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The Payments Association

MAY 14, 2025

At The Payments Associations cross-border working group’s recent webinar, Rewiring the Cross-Border Payments Paradigm: Risk and Security in Correspondent Banking Confirmation , a panel of experts from fintech, banking, legal, and regulatory backgrounds explored how emerging tools and frameworks are reshaping the industry.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2025

Both parties explored how Vietnam could establish a legal framework for crypto assets. “We are proud to share our expertise in KYC, AML, and global compliance standards, and we look forward to supporting Vietnam in building a resilient, secure, and dynamic crypto economy.”

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 18, 2025

Ensuring these groups can fully participate in the digital economy is essential to creating an inclusive financial ecosystem. “Additionally, navigating regulatory complexity can hinder efforts to scale impact, particularly across regions with diverse legal frameworks.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

So, how can the economies in this region harness the benefits of AI while ensuring ethical use, data security, and fairness? In short, it is a legally binding international agreement designed to establish uniform AI regulatory principles globally. Rather than imposing a rigid legal framework, the U.K.s the EU and APAC.

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