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Vietnam to Launch Two-Year Sandbox for P2P Lending, Data Sharing

Fintech News

Vietnam’s government has approved a two-year pilot programme to test peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, credit scoring, and open API-based data sharing, according to Vietnam News. The government aims to use the sandbox to boost financial inclusion, promote transparency, and expand access to lower-cost financial services.

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Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): Governance and Innovation

Fintech Review

Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are transforming the governance structures within the blockchain and cryptocurrency spaces. Operating without central authority, DAOs promote decentralised decision-making, with the promise of democratising governance across various sectors. What Are DAOs?

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Is 2025 Finally the Year for Open Finance in Southeast Asia?

Fintech News

Singapore currently stands as the regional leader, or Champion, with exemplary ratings in market maturity and government initiatives. Regional integration is playing a key role, with governments accelerating their efforts to enhance cross-border commerce and digital economy participation.

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What we can expect from crypto and payment services in 2025

The Payments Association

The UK government and the FCA will further develop and implement these regulations through consultations and legal frameworks, aiming for a comprehensive rollout by 2026. What are the government’s plans for the regulation of crypto? What’s next?

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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

Fi911

What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. The development of the chargeback system was initially a response to policies set by the US federal government. appeared first on fi911blog.

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

The Payments Association

The introduction of the Digital Assets Bill and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)s ongoing efforts to regulate cryptoassets demonstrates the regulator’s intentions to further define just how digital assets are governed and traded.

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Age Verification in Latin America 

Segpay

This blog explores child protection laws across key Latin American countries, highlighting their different approaches and the evolving regulatory frameworks. The Brazilian Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) provides a broad legal framework to protect minors. We also look at the age verification tools that are used in the region.