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Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe
Meta // December 04, 2025

European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. 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,...

Meta Ordered to Pay $552 Million in Case Alleging GDPR Violations
Meta // November 20, 2025

Meta has reportedly been ordered to pay 479 million euros (about $552 million) after a Spanish court found that the company had violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and breached Spain’s antitrust law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies
Cybersecurity // November 19, 2025

The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. 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....

EU Regulators Look to Widen Crypto Supervision Umbrella
Cryptocurrency // November 02, 2025

European regulators are reportedly planning to expand central supervision of stock exchanges and cryptocurrency exchanges.  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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond

December 06, 2024
Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are some key highlights from the year. Get the Full Story […]

Global Push for Real-Time Payments: EU, Brazil and South Africa Lead the Way

November 06, 2024
Real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with new implementations and innovations emerging regularly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fed Questions AI Productivity Boost as EU Starts Work on Regulating It

October 02, 2024
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is tempering expectations of an artificial intelligence (AI) productivity impact, while Malaysia unveiled ambitious plans to become an AI hub and the European Commission assembled...

France’s Gen Zers Top Digital Engagement Country Rankings

July 08, 2024
Although France checks in seventh — the first country below the median — in the recently released landmark report by PYMNTS Intelligence, “How the World Does Digital,” its Gen Z...

Quick Reads
EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros

December 21, 2025
The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. 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 […]

Meta’s WhatsApp AI Features Targeted in EU Antitrust Probe

December 04, 2025
European antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Meta Ordered to Pay $552 Million in Case Alleging GDPR Violations

November 20, 2025
Meta has reportedly been ordered to pay 479 million euros (about $552 million) after a Spanish court found that the company had violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies

November 19, 2025
The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...