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AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
artificial intelligence // February 20, 2025

The EU is withdrawing proposed regulations for handling victim’s claims of harm caused by AI — but it faces internal opposition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

EU’s Instant Payments Deadlines Loom With Challenges for X-Border Payments
Real-Time 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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Digital Transformation in EU Gets Push From New Instant Payment Regulations
Real-Time Payments // February 08, 2024

Digital transformation in the European Union got a big boost Wednesday (Feb. 7) when the EU Parliament adopted sweeping regulations aimed at improving the accessibility and utility of instant, or real-time, payments for businesses as well as consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

EU Nixes Provisional Agreement on Reclassification of Gig Workers
Gig Economy // December 22, 2023

European Union (EU) member states have rejected a provisional deal aimed at reclassifying millions of gig workers as employees. 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...

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

January 08, 2025
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Final Draft of EU Crypto Law Caps Stablecoin Transactions

October 06, 2022
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Crypto Faces New Restrictive AML Rules From EU Parliament Experts Say

May 31, 2022
The European Parliament may soon decide whether to approve a proposal to expand a “travel rule” for crypto firms that would include virtually every single transaction. The travel rule is...

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EU Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Bank Failure Rules

June 26, 2025
European lawmakers have reportedly reached an agreement on how to manage failing banks. 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 […]

EU Nixes Provisional Agreement on Reclassification of Gig Workers

December 22, 2023
European Union (EU) member states have rejected a provisional deal aimed at reclassifying millions of gig workers as employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Aleph Alpha Secures $500 Million in Funding to Challenge OpenAI

November 06, 2023
German startup Aleph Alpha has raised $500 million in a series B funding round, with support from major companies such as Bosch, SAP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the company announced...

European Executives Say Proposed AI Rules Could Stifle Opportunities

June 30, 2023
Executives of European companies say regulation could stifle the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...