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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

For instance, some platforms delisted certain stablecoins that did not comply with the new regulations, ensuring adherence to the EU’s legal framework. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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European Central Bank sets out business model for digital euro

NFCW

TRANSACTION FEE: A step-by-step overview of the digital euro compensation model Payment service providers will be able to charge merchants a fee for enabling them to accept digital euro transactions, the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed, but a cap will be placed on the amount that it will be possible for them to charge.

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Thailand to Test Crypto Payments for Tourists with Phuket Pilot Project

Fintech News

The trial will focus on enabling tourists to use their digital assets while adhering to the countrys existing legal frameworks. Pichai highlighted the growing global acceptance of Bitcoin, pointing to its capped supply of 21 million coins and market valuation exceeding US$2 trillion.