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EU Makes Instant Payments the Law of the Land
Faster Payments // February 26, 2024

Making instant payments in the European Union (EU) just became much easier. 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...

Europe Plans Authority to Fight Money Laundering and Terror Financing
AML // December 13, 2023

Officials in Europe are launching an authority to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. 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...

Report: European Parliament Delays Vote on MiCA 
Cryptocurrency // November 04, 2022

The EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation looks set to be delayed by several months, with plans for the European Parliament to vote on the law in December now abandoned, Coindesk reported on Friday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval
Regulation // October 04, 2022

The European Council has officially approved legislation that aims to ensure a safer and more transparent online environment with greater accountability and protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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European Council Approves AI Act, Says It Sets Global Standard

May 21, 2024
The European Council (EC) has approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, saying this law is the first of its kind in the world and may set a global standard for the regulation of AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

EU Makes Instant Payments the Law of the Land

February 26, 2024
Making instant payments in the European Union (EU) just became much easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Report: European Parliament Delays Vote on MiCA 

November 04, 2022
The EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation looks set to be delayed by several months, with plans for the European Parliament to vote on the law in December now...

Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval

October 04, 2022
The European Council has officially approved legislation that aims to ensure a safer and more transparent online environment with greater accountability and protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form...