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Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe
Meta // December 04, 2025

European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

European Central Bank to Propose Ways to Streamline Regulations
Bank Regulation // December 03, 2025

The European Central Bank is reportedly set to announce proposals to simplify some of its regulations in response to similar overhauls being carried out by regulators in the United States and the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Google Withdraws EU Antitrust Complaint Targeting Microsoft’s Cloud Business
ANTITRUST // November 28, 2025

Google reportedly withdrew an antitrust complaint that it filed with the European Union against Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
Security & Fraud // November 28, 2025

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
EU Cross-Border eCommerce Still Requires a Local Playbook

July 08, 2025
Watch more: Local Payment Methods Key to Winning Share Across European Markets Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

New Security Regulations Focus EU FIs on Third-Party Risk Management

January 17, 2025
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now in effect, organizations must pivot from preparation to active compliance and ongoing risk management, Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

EU’s Instant Payments Deadlines Loom With Challenges for X-Border Payments

January 08, 2025
Instant payments in the European Union will reach a milestone Thursday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PSD3’s Global Reach Brings US Financial Firms New Compliance Challenges

January 06, 2025
The newest update to the Payment Services Directive, PSD3, has been two years in the making, and final guidelines are expected to come this year. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
European Commission Fines X $140M, Alleging Digital Services Act Violations

December 05, 2025
The European Commission fined social platform X 120 million euros (about $140 million), saying it breached the Digital Services Act’s transparency rules, according to a Friday (Dec. 5) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe

December 04, 2025
European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

European Central Bank to Propose Ways to Streamline Regulations

December 03, 2025
The European Central Bank is reportedly set to announce proposals to simplify some of its regulations in response to similar overhauls being carried out by regulators in the United States...

Google Withdraws EU Antitrust Complaint Targeting Microsoft’s Cloud Business

November 28, 2025
Google reportedly withdrew an antitrust complaint that it filed with the European Union against Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...