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Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation

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Congress “is considering at least three bills that would resolve some of the murky legal issues surrounding digital money.”. is falling behind: Japan and Switzerland have developed legal frameworks that have attracted cryptocurrency projects and investment. Not only that, but the newspaper said the U.S. The move comes as U.S.

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Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation

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Congress “is considering at least three bills that would resolve some of the murky legal issues surrounding digital money.”. is falling behind: Japan and Switzerland have developed legal frameworks that have attracted cryptocurrency projects and investment. Not only that, but the newspaper said that the U.S.

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PayPal On Bringing Data Firepower To Bust Illegal Gun Trafficking

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And in in an interview with Karen Webster, Dave Szuchman, PayPal’s head of Global Financial Crime and Customer Protection, said that understanding how guns are bought and sold on the black market can help reduce, and block, illegal access to firearms.

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Data Dive: The Yes, No, Gotcha! Edition

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H&R Block and Liberty Tax Services both offer a similar promotion to get customers through the door, promising early, interest-free tax refund loans of $500-$3,000 for qualified customers. He did that by revoking the Cole memo (and two other associated memos) that provided a legal framework for the sale of cannabis in the States.

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Mandatory Age Verification in Asia

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Penalties for Non-Compliance : Companies that do not implement proper age verification measures face severe penalties, including fines, suspension of services, and potential legal action. This legal complexity is confusing for merchants and payment service providers. Non-compliance can lead to legal action.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

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Failure to comply with its policy frameworks can have severe consequences— legally and financially. In the following sections, we’ll delve into the legal framework, compliance standards, and best practices to navigate the complexities of surcharging. Swipe fees have doubled in a decade and increased by 20% since 2022.

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EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change

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The European Commission noted on its site that the legal framework for digital services has been unchanged in the region for about 20 years. It would also change some of the market’s competitive dynamics. Public consultation on the act ended in September. The proposal to the EU Parliament is on the horizon.