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Monzo Set to Expand to Ireland After Securing Full European Banking License
Digital Banking // December 22, 2025

Digital bank Monzo is set to expand to Ireland and other European markets after securing a full banking license from the European Central Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Nuvei Gets OK to Offer Crypto Services in EU
Cryptocurrency // December 17, 2025

Nuvei received approval to operate under the European Union’s new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. 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...

US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions
Regulation // December 16, 2025

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives imposed on U.S. service providers by the European Union (EU) and some EU member states....

EU Seeks Further Changes to Google Play App Store Policies
Google // December 10, 2025

The European Union is reportedly set to fine Google in the first quarter of 2026 if the company does not make further concessions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
Busy Year in Big Tech Regulation May Have Been a Warm Up for 2026

January 01, 2026
A new presidential administration in the United States and a new executive commission in the European Union transformed technology regulation in 2025. 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 […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Monzo Set to Expand to Ireland After Securing Full European Banking License

December 22, 2025
Digital bank Monzo is set to expand to Ireland and other European markets after securing a full banking license from the European Central Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Nuvei Gets OK to Offer Crypto Services in EU

December 17, 2025
Nuvei received approval to operate under the European Union’s new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions

December 16, 2025
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives...

EU Seeks Further Changes to Google Play App Store Policies

December 10, 2025
The European Union is reportedly set to fine Google in the first quarter of 2026 if the company does not make further concessions to comply with the Digital Markets Act....