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Twitter, Other Tech Companies Caution Europe Over Internet Rules

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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.”. Strict rules must be enforceable,” he 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. We’re going to break down some of the most important chargeback rules, including fees, time limits, and reason codes. Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US?

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The EBA issues ‘travel rule’ guidance to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing in transfers of funds and crypto assets

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

MiCA aims to establish a comprehensive and harmonised framework for crypto-assets across EU member states, enhancing investor protection and ensuring financial stability while fostering innovation within the crypto sector. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation

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Are new bitcoin rules coming? 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. The move comes as U.S.

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The EBA consults on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

Neopay

These ‘travel rule’ Guidelines specify the steps that Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Intermediary PSPs (IPSPs), crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and Intermediary CASPs (ICASPs) should take to detect missing or incomplete information that accompanies a transfer of funds or crypto-assets.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

Stax

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.