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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

1 The Opinion provides supervisory guidance to EU national competent authorities (NCAs) on the application of PSD2 to CASPs and recommendations for longer-term legislative alignment under the upcoming third EU Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the accompanying EU Payment Services Regulation (PSR).

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

Stax

Some offer hands-off support from the payment gateway provider while others require regular maintenance and support. That said, lets dive into the different types of eCommerce payment solutions: Hosted payment gateways Hosted payment gateways are provided by a payment service provider (PSP).

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Finovate Global Hong Kong: Open Platforms, Web3, and New Opportunities for Octopus

Finovate

. “The legacy payment industry is ripe to be disrupted using blockchain technology and stablecoins to provide more efficient and cheaper cross-border payment networks,” RD Technologies CEO Rita Liu said. “Hong Kong is leading the world in virtual asset regulation. With 98% penetration in a region with 7.5

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Circle Secures Conditional DASP Registration and Appoints Head of French Operations

Fintech Finance

In order to lift the conditions associated with its registration and to be able to start operations in France, Circle must obtain an approval as a payment services provider (PSP) or a registration as an agent of a PSP. The appointment of Coralie Billmann remains subject to regulatory approval.