Japan introduces stablecoin legal framework
The Paypers
JUNE 3, 2022
Japan has introduced a legal framework to clarify the legal status of stablecoins, defining them as digital money.
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The Paypers
JUNE 3, 2022
Japan has introduced a legal framework to clarify the legal status of stablecoins, defining them as digital money.
The Paypers
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an Opinion on how to strengthen the connection between the EU legal frameworks on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, and deposit protection.
The Fintech Times
AUGUST 19, 2024
In April 2024, the country reviewed the legal framework for virtual assets declaring that providers must register and comply with the duty to report to authorities. This reflects the growing acceptance of digital assets within the country’s legal framework.
The Paypers
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The EU has reached a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union for the legal framework regulating the European Digital Identity.
Payments Source
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Bankers must identify money launderers and traffickers, and yet although not precluded, the current legal framework actually limits the sharing of data about potential suspicious activity and customers between institutions, says Giant Oak's Gary Schiffman.
Fintech News
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This strategy involves coordinated risk identification, robust legal frameworks, strict regulatory regimes, decisive enforcement actions, and international cooperation.
Fintech Finance
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21/2023, dated May 25th, which sets the legal framework for startups and scaleups in Portugal. This milestone reflects Akurateco’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology in the financial sector and its commitment to scaling operations within Europe.
Fintech News
APRIL 3, 2024
Such inefficiencies, compounded by disparate legal frameworks, regulatory standards, and technical requirements across jurisdictions, present considerable challenges in terms of operational hours, time zones, and the repetitive execution of financial integrity checks, such as anti-money laundering and customer verification protocols.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The legal framework for digital services has been largely unchanged in the region for about 20 years. That’s even as “repressive regimes around the world use draconian legal frameworks to stifle online freedoms.”. Several companies, including Twitter , are urging European Union regulators to “defend the Open Internet.”
The Fintech Times
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 17, 2020
The legal framework surrounding Amazon’s move is complicated by the general muddy state of drugstore regulation in India. Amazon Pharmacy launched in Bengaluru, India last week. For years, pharmacists have complained about confusion around what is allowed as small operations have launched.
The Fintech Times
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By creating a standardised legal framework across the EU, MiCA not only increases the accountability of service providers but also fosters consumer confidence in using and investing in crypto-assets.
Neopay
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The Regulation recasts Regulation (EU) 2015/847 and brings the EU’s legal framework in line with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s standards by extending the obligation to include information about the originator and beneficiary to CASPs – the so-called ‘travel rule’.
Neopay
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DORA mandated the ESAs to develop several policy products before its application date of January 17, 2025, to supplement the legal framework. Digital Operational Resilience The implementation of the new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) was central to the Joint Committee’s work in 2023.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 26, 2021
Speaking at a World Economic Forum panel, Yi said the matter was “complicated” and what was needed was a clear legal framework. “I Bloomberg reported that People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said regulatory agencies are, in relation to Ant, still looking into issues surrounding potential monopolies.
Fintech Finance
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It is necessary to authenticate an extensive range of documents across diverse formats which can include PDFs, images or scans which originate from multiple countries with unique legal frameworks and documentation standards.
Fintech News
JANUARY 17, 2024
This mindset must be replaced with a technology- and data-friendly culture that enables companies to exploit the full potential of data-driven banking within the existing legal frameworks.
The Fintech Times
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The platform now includes a governance and legal framework, tailored to its decentralised nature, enabling real-value transactions and compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. The platform supports real-time, peer-to-peer transactions and foreign exchange operations, using the mBridge Ledger, a new blockchain infrastructure.
The Paypers
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Bank of France Deputy Governor has presented the progress being made with the central bank digital currency (CBDC) and touched upon possible regulatory changes and the legal framework.
Fintech Review
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Etherfuse has undertaken extensive regulatory efforts in Mexico and aims to use this unique legal framework to establish itself as a leading global platform for compliant tokenized assets. Ultimately, Etherfuse aims to become the largest compliant issuer of a tokenized assets from across the globe.
The Fintech Times
MARCH 14, 2024
In this regard, the broader legal questions as to the exact nature of the legal features and consequences of digital assets has very much remained open for debate on a number of key issues.
PYMNTS
JULY 7, 2019
is falling behind: Japan and Switzerland have developed legal frameworks that have attracted cryptocurrency projects and investment. The newspaper said “crypto’s backers in Washington say regulatory clarity is vital to the sector’s growth. They also worry the U.S.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2018
“The evidence and submissions provided to the commission did not reveal any great appetite to change the legal framework,” Commissioner Kenneth Hayne said in his interim report, according to the Australian Financial Review. “In
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The proposal is meant to create a legal framework for that process, and to allow the tokens to be sold under current securities laws. Recently, ICOs have been a highly successful way for companies in the crypto field to raise millions of dollars without being subject to the oversight of regulators.
Neopay
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The European Union’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) has enhanced the legal framework, increasing penalties and expanding the scope of predicate offenses. In contrast, emerging markets in Asia and Africa face significant challenges due to weaker regulatory frameworks and limited resources.
The Paypers
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
(The Paypers) The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (MLD5) entered into force in July 2018 and updates the legal framework under the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (MLD4).
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PYMNTS
APRIL 1, 2020
The company said it “plans to offer its platform into countries with legal framework and regulation for cryptocurrencies.” And, digital currency exchange BuyUcoin has received a trade and wallet license in Estonia, according to an announcement.
PYMNTS
JULY 7, 2019
is falling behind: Japan and Switzerland have developed legal frameworks that have attracted cryptocurrency projects and investment. The newspaper said that “crypto’s backers in Washington say regulatory clarity is vital to the sector’s growth. They also worry the U.S.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
27, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the further improvement of the framework conditions for DLT/blockchain, which is aimed at increasing legal certainty, removing barriers for applications based on DLT and reducing the risk of abuse. And during a meeting on Nov.
Fintech News
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The guide provides a practical toolkit for the industry, leveraging expert opinions from various stakeholders to explore the role of banks in digitalization initiatives, legal frameworks, international standards and innovative technologies.
FICO
MARCH 7, 2023
The EU Sets Out the First Legal Framework for AI Regulation In April 2021, the European Commission and EU member states kicked off a coordinated plan placing Europe on a path to becoming a global leader in cutting-edge, trustworthy artificial intelligence.
Neopay
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The recast brings the EU’s legal framework in line with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s standards by extending the obligation to include information about the originator and beneficiary to CASPs – the so-called “travel rule”.
PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2019
“If the data controller implicitly trusts a data processor simply because there is a consistent legal framework in place, criminal abuse of trust will always take place.”
PYMNTS
APRIL 28, 2019
According to Cleavland.com , the bill sponsored by Ohio Representative Rick Caragna is part of the state’s efforts to build a legal framework for the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 23, 2020
We support legal frameworks that achieve these goals.”. “We all share the same goal: free access to information for everyone, and responsible protections for people and their data,” Pichai told lawmakers, according to Bloomberg. “We
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Hoffman explained that the agency used this legal framework in its 2017 case against Questcor, alleging that the company illegally maintained its U.S. In addition to the Clayton Act, the Sherman Act prohibits a firm from gaining or maintaining a monopoly position through anticompetitive conduct.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Japan and Switzerland have already developed legal frameworks that have attracted cryptocurrency projects and investment. Changes in the payments industry are reducing the transparency of retail and other consumer payments throughout the value chain. Facebook chose to incorporate the group that will govern Libra in Switzerland.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
As the government explores how to mitigate the issue, the nation’s Commissioner Kenneth Hayne released an interim report earlier this year , noting that there is little evidence to support the need for overhauling the legal framework to expand borrower protections to small businesses.
PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2020
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Fintech News
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The United States continues to rely on the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) as the primary legal framework governing AML regulations, with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) providing guidance on how these regulations apply to cryptocurrency businesses. The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)
The Fintech Times
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There are political shifts, economic reforms, and efforts to modernise outdated legal frameworks. Also, in fintech and various other industries, regulatory frameworks governing digital payments, cybersecurity, and data privacy can differ vastly across borders within the region.
The Fintech Times
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Together, they propose a shift in data management and usage, highlighting the distinctiveness inherent in digital representations and advocating for a revised approach to legal frameworks.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 20, 2018
Said prosecutors in their own document announcing the charges: “Burrell’s activities ‘blew a giant hole’ through the legal framework of U.S. In another allegation against Burrell, he evaded reporting requirements by attempting to smuggle as much as $1 million from Mexico into the U.S.
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