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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,...

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs if European Countries Tax US Tech Firms
Business // 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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Leaked EU Proposal Plans Regulatory Relief for Banks
Banking // June 19, 2026

The European Union is preparing to make it easier for banks to move funds between EU member states, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18), citing a leaked report from the European Commission that is set to be released in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

EU Antitrust Head Seeks More Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers
Banking // June 17, 2026

Teresa Ribera, the European Union’s antitrust leader, is calling on EU nations to support cross-border bank mergers. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Quick Reads
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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

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...

Leaked EU Proposal Plans Regulatory Relief for Banks

June 19, 2026
The European Union is preparing to make it easier for banks to move funds between EU member states, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18), citing a leaked report from the European Commission that is...

EU Antitrust Head Seeks More Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers

June 17, 2026
Teresa Ribera, the European Union’s antitrust leader, is calling on EU nations to support cross-border bank mergers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...