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EU AI Act Transparency Rules Put Financial Institutions on Compliance Front Line

August 03, 2026
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German Financial Regulator BaFin to Monitor Banks’ AI Use
Banking // July 29, 2026

Germany’s financial regulator wants to pay closer attention to the banking sector’s artificial intelligence (AI) use. 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...

BitPay Obtains EU Crypto License Under MiCA Regulations
Cryptocurrency // July 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay has received authorization to operate across the European Union under the bloc’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the company announced Thursday (July 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety
Legal & Regulation // July 12, 2026

European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. 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,...

MiCA Says No Funny Money in Europe’s Stablecoin Basket  
Cryptocurrency // July 08, 2026

Europe just stood up financial services’ newest compliance perimeter. 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,...

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EU Procurement Standards Show Vendor Lock-In Is Growing B2B Liability

June 04, 2026
Government tech procurement has mostly come down to price, performance and who could land the contract fastest. The EU just signaled that era is ending. 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, […]

Europe’s Banks Get a Real-Time Reality Check

May 25, 2026
Europe’s instant payments agenda has crossed a threshold. The rails are largely in place. Now institutions face the harder task of rewiring everything around them. Get the Full Story Complete...

Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum

May 21, 2026
The EU’s landmark crypto framework is entering its first recalibration phase, barely two years after implementation began. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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...

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German Financial Regulator BaFin to Monitor Banks’ AI Use

July 29, 2026
Germany’s financial regulator wants to pay closer attention to the banking sector’s artificial intelligence (AI) use. 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 […]

BitPay Obtains EU Crypto License Under MiCA Regulations

July 16, 2026
Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay has received authorization to operate across the European Union under the bloc’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the company announced Thursday (July 16). Get the...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety

July 12, 2026
European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs if European Countries Tax US Tech Firms

June 26, 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday (June 26) that he will impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies. Get the...