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

The Payments Association

Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs January 13 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The impact of the UK Digital Assets Bill on PSPs, highlighting legal uncertainties, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities. Why is it important?

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New Facial Recognition Policy Signed Into Law In Washington State

PYMNTS

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. In our view, this required a legal floor of responsibility, governed by the rule of law,” Smith said.

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

Fi911

Well, from a legal standpoint, there’s actually quite a lot. What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. What are the Chargeback Time Limits? appeared first on fi911blog.

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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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Burges Salmon names new Financial Services sector head

The Payments Association

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of partner Martin Cook as the new head of the firm’s significant and fast growing Financial Services sector.

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Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision

The Fintech Times

Google has filed a legal challenge against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency responsible for overseeing consumer finance, after it placed Google Payment Corp., The move follows the agencys use of a dormant legal authority revived in 2022 to oversee nonbank entities deemed to pose risks to consumers.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

On 6 November 2024, the government released its guidance to organisations on the offence of failure to prevent fraud , introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). While the law primarily targets large firms, smaller businesses may also face scrutiny depending on their activities.

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