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Argentina Introduces New Tax on Cryptocurrency Effective Immediately
Argentina’s central bank has introduced a new tax rule for cryptocurrency exchanges, effective immediately. The 0.6% tax on cryptocurrency transactions affects exchanges that ...
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SlimPay obtains PIS and AIS approval
SlimPay, European provider of recurring payments solutions for subscriptions, has obtained PIS / AIS (Payment Initiation Service / Account Information Service) approval. This ...
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UAE’s central bank issues new guidelines on AML
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued new guidance on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for licensed exchange houses ...
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GBG to acquire identity platform Acuant
UK-based fraud prevention company GBG has announced its plans to buy US-based identity platform Acuant for USD 736 million to expand into the US. The acquisition ...
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Canada’s regulators offer guidance on crypto advertising and marketing
Canadian regulators have issued a guidance regarding the problematic advertising and marketing practices of crypto trading platforms. The joint guidance published by the ...
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Digital Ruble Poses Risks to Financial Sector and Security, Russian Lawmakers Warn
Russian parliamentarians have cautioned against risks associated with the introduction of a digital ruble. Among them are the likely increase of competition pressure ...
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India Considers Allowing Only Preapproved Cryptocurrencies — Crypto Regulation Expected by Year-End: Report
India is reportedly considering allowing only preapproved cryptocurrencies to be listed and traded on exchanges. In addition, the government aims to both introduce ...
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The Monetary Authority takes disciplinary actions against four banks for contraventions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (19 November) that it had completed investigations and disciplinary proceedings for four banks under the ...
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Network International and NPCI International sign MoU
UAE-based fintech Network International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India-based NPCI International to discuss the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface in the UAE. The ...
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Brexit changes to take effect for payment transfers between UK and EU
The Financial Conduct Authority has reminded UK payment service providers to prepare for changes to the law affecting cross-border payments due to Brexit. The EU’s ...
