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Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026

Fintech News

The legislation introduces a legal framework for digital assets, including crypto, and is set to take effect on 1 January 2026. Crypto assets are those that rely on encryption or similar technologies to validate creation, ownership, or transactions, and are also explicitly excluded from existing financial asset definitions.

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European Central Bank sets out business model for digital euro

NFCW

“The Eurosystem would use state-of-the-art measures, including pseudonymisation, hashing and data encryption, to ensure it would not be able to directly link digital euro transactions to specific users.” The digital euro is a common European endeavour.

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ECB Publishes First Progress Report on Digital Euro Preparation Phase

Fintech Finance

The Eurosystem would use state-of-the-art measures, including pseudonymisation, hashing and data encryption, to ensure it would not be able to directly link digital euro transactions to specific users. The digital euro is a common European endeavour.

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

Whether that is collecting credit card numbers to transmit with a payment gateway, placing details into a shared customer relationship management system, or storing card numbers in an encrypted database—all of this sensitive information must be protected according to the specifics of the PCI-DSS standard.

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The Credit Card Chargeback Process Explained: What Merchants Need to Know

Stax

Ensure that you’re working with a processor that provides secure payment systems (SPS) that can encrypt and tokenize cardholder information to prevent fraudulent transactions. Legal and Regulatory Considerations Businesses must navigate a complex web of regulations when dealing with chargebacks.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

Stax

In the following sections, we’ll delve into the legal framework, compliance standards, and best practices to navigate the complexities of surcharging. Legal and Regulatory Framework Compliance ensures secure and transparent financial transactions, but nuances exist that businesses must grasp. End-to-end encryption.

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 Is Your Business Ready for DORA?

Segpay

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).