Roundup

WorldPayments Monitor — 2026-10-04

Assembled deterministically from our recent research runs and ranked by date and importance.

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  1. 1

    LUProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-10-02

    CSSF published Version 1 of its 'FAQ - Tokenisation' (2026-10-02), confirming LU-domiciled UCIs may issue units/shares natively on a distributed ledger, in token form, with the DLT route not changing the security's legal form; also addresses control-agent (UCIA) outsourcing…

    CSSFT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:on_chain_activity_regime

  2. 2

    US-AKLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    SB 86 and SB 249 commence 2026-10-01, bringing virtual-currency business activity and kiosk operation within the Alaska money-transmission licensing perimeter, via NMLS.

    Alaska State Legislature (SB 86 enrolled text)T1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  3. 3

    US-ALLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    HB303 layers fraud-prevention, transaction-cap, disclosure and BSA-compliance conduct duties onto already-licensed crypto-kiosk money transmitters, effective 2026-10-01.

    Alabama Legislature (ALISON)T1Confirmed

  4. 4

    IMLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-28

    MONEYVAL's two-week onsite evaluation began 28 Sept 2026, placing FSA-supervised PSPs/EMIs as AML-obliged entities within assessor scope; no licensing-rule change identified.

    Isle of Man Financial Services AuthorityT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D7

  5. 5

    US-MOLegal & Litigation2026-09-18

    Robinhood named in MO AG sports-event-contract cease-and-desist, 2026-09-18.

    Missouri Attorney General's OfficeT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by advennt:enforcement, financial-integrity:D5

  6. 6

    ZALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-02

    SARB concluded withdrawal of PASA's PSMB recognition effective 2 September 2026; PCH/SO/TPPP authorisation and registration functions move to SARB's NPSD Policy, Regulation and Licensing Division. Licence categories unchanged.

    South African Reserve BankT1Confirmed

  7. 7

    SGStablecoins & Digital Money2026-09-01

    MAS consults on PS Act amendments for stablecoin issuance licence and systemic-designation regime, closing 16 Oct 2026.

    Monetary Authority of SingaporeT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  8. 8

    TTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-08-01

    TT Parliament passed the Remote Gambling Order, 2026; Minister confirmed CBTT has undertaken e-money licensing work and launched payment-systems-bill consultation as part of the coordinated regulatory environment.

    Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoT1Confirmed

  9. 9

    US-MALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-31

    Division of Banks reiterated via 2026-07-31 regulatory notice that entities caught by c.169B which did not transition by 2026-07-01 must immediately cease licensable activity; M&M Tech Solutions Corp. cease directive (2026-04-02) stands as the first public enforcement action…

    Massachusetts Division of BanksT1Confirmed

  10. 10

    BZCommercial Intelligence & Fintech2026-07-27

    Central Bank, FIU and FSC signed governance agreements (27 Jul 2026) establishing a shared framework for a Sanctions Registry System.

    Central Bank of BelizeT1Confirmed

  11. 11

    US-CALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-01

    DFAL licensing deadline (Jul 1, 2026) passed with PRO 02-23 implementing rulemaking still disapproved/unadopted.

    California DFPIT1Confirmed

  12. 12

    SAProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-05-27

    SAMA launched new e-commerce payments interface (7 July 2025); CMA consulting on FinTech ExPermit updates (closing 27 May 2026); REGA/CMA jointly supervised first title-deed tokenization pilot (November 2025).

    Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)T1Confirmed

  13. 13

    SGLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-14

    DTSP gateway remains near-dormant (zero grants, 14 months); MAS revoked Bsquared's MPI licence for false/misleading information.

    Monetary Authority of SingaporeT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  14. 14

    US-OKLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-13

    HB 3521 repeals/replaces the Oklahoma money-transmission licensing regime effective 2026-11-01.

    Oklahoma State LegislatureT1Confirmed

  15. 15

    US-UTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-06

    HB 72 Virtual Currency Kiosk Regulation (eff. 2026-05-06) creates a parallel, narrower consumer-protection licence-adjacent track for crypto kiosk operators.

    Utah Legislature (enrolled HB 72)T1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  16. 16

    BZOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-04-21

    Central Bank of Belize executed a contract with Montran Corporation for an 18-month implementation of a new Belize Instant Payment System, building on the 2016 APSSS backbone which suffered and recovered from an outage in March 2026.

    Central Bank of BelizeT1Confirmed

  17. 17

    SALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-03-26

    SAMA moved open banking from sandbox testing to formal licensing, granting first licences to two fintechs on 26 March 2026.

    Saudi Press AgencyT1Confirmed

  18. 18

    US-SDIndustry Structure & Commercial Dynamics2026-03-01

    Carlyle Group filed to acquire a controlling interest in MAI Trust Company (Sioux Falls); HRK Trust Company filed to surrender its charter.

    SD Division of BankingT1Confirmed

  19. 19

    US-NVLegal & Litigation2026-02-17

    Ninth Circuit affirmed dissolution of Kalshi's preliminary injunction (Aug 28, 2026); CFTC filed amicus asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction; Kalshi filed en banc petition Sept 9, 2026; sports event contracts remain unavailable to Nevada users as of Oct 2, 2026.

    CFTCT1Confirmed

  20. 20

    HKLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-02-13

    HKMA published consultation conclusions on Banking Ordinance enhancements (13 Feb 2026), targeting a 2026 LegCo amendment bill.

    HKMAT1Confirmed

  21. 21

    US-UTPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-02-10

    HB 141's proposed 2% international-remittance tax would affect outbound corridor pricing and compliance overhead for Utah MTLs from 2027-01-01, but final enactment status is disputed between sources.

    Utah Legislature (1st Sub. HB 141)T1Disputed

    Also tracked by crypto:cross_border_transfer, financial-integrity:D7

  22. 22

    US-MNLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-01-01

    Virtual-currency disclosure rules (eff Jan 1 2026) and new kiosk-operation prohibition (eff Aug 1 2026) both enacted under Minn. Stat. ch. 53B.

    Minnesota Department of CommerceT1Confirmed

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    NZLicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    MBIE discussion document exploring consolidated payment-services licensing regime remains open for policy development post-consultation close.

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentT1Confirmed

  24. 24

    US-SDLicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    SB98 (effective 2026-07-01) brings virtual-currency kiosk operators explicitly within the SDCL 51A-17 MTL framework with new anti-fraud, licensure and quarterly-reporting obligations.

    SD Division of BankingT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  25. 25

    US-KYLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-04

    Kentucky SB 189 creates standalone virtual-currency-kiosk licensing regime (new KRS 286 Subtitle 13), effective 2027-04-30.

    Kentucky Department of Financial InstitutionsT1Confirmed

  26. 26

    US-FLConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-06-26

    New kiosk fraud-warning and conditional refund duty under Ch. 2026-178.

    Florida House Bill Analysis h0505z1T1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  27. 27

    US-VTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-16

    Act 142 permanently bans virtual-currency kiosks and expands money-transmission to cover virtual-currency business activity, effective July 1, 2026.

    Vermont General AssemblyT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  28. 28

    AUScheme & Network Compliance2026-10-01

    RBA card-surcharge ban and interchange caps took full effect 1 October 2026; enforcement is contractual via card-network merchant agreements.

    Reserve Bank of AustraliaT1Confirmed

  29. 29

    US-NHLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    RSA 399-G:15(II)(d) repealed and RSA 399-G:18(III) amended effective 2026-10-01 (chapter 294); HB1207 (2026) likely vehicle, fee increases possible.

    New Hampshire General Court - RSA 399-GT1Confirmed

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    US-VALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-01

    Chapter 19 repealed effective 1 July 2026, replaced by Chapter 19.1 (MTMA); automatic deemed-licensing for incumbents.

    Code of VirginiaT1Confirmed

  31. 31

    US-IALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-12

    OCC/IDOB preemption dispute over whether a national trust bank's crypto custody activity requires an Iowa MTL.

    Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  32. 32

    PALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-01-27

    Draft Law 314 proposes dedicated PSP/EMI licensing categories; SBP Acuerdo 1-2026 tightens AML onboarding for fintech bank-access in the interim.

    Superintendencia de Bancos de PanamáT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D7

  33. 33

    ESScheme & Network Compliance2025-10-09

    EPC Verification of Payee Rulebook v1.1 became mandatory for all SEPA scheme participants, including Spanish PSPs, on 20 September 2026, updating API and security specifications for VoP/SRTP/SPAA.

    Banco de EspañaT1Confirmed

  34. 34

    RUCorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2026-10-01

    EU 21st sanctions package added 33 more Russian banks to the Art.5ae/Annex XIV transaction ban (eff. 13 Aug 2026), extended to financial-messaging-service use; UK added 31 new designations on 1 Oct 2026.

    UK OFSI / FCDOT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D1

  35. 35

    GHConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-17

    Exposure draft Disclosure and Transparency Directive for DFS products (2026-09-17); Fit and Proper Persons Guidelines continuing staged 2026 rollout.

    Bank of GhanaT1Probable

  36. 36

    CALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-29

    First RPAA enforcement decisions (Notices of Violation) published August 2026, all for operating without registration; Bank of Canada also updated its PSP registration criteria and issued a reporting-obligations reminder in June 2026.

    Bank of CanadaT1Probable

  37. 37

    US-FLLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-26

    New virtual-currency-kiosk MSB registration sub-category created under Ch. 2026-178.

    Laws of FloridaT1Probable

  38. 38

    US-WYLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-29

    Draft MMTMA adoption (27LSO-0137), new NY-WY supervisory MOU, and draft uncapped kiosk-penalty bill (27LSO-0138) all move this module this cycle.

    Wyoming LegislatureT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  39. 39

    SILicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-18

    Banking Act (ZBan-4) entered into force 12 March 2026, transposing CRD VI.

    Banka SlovenijeT1Probable

  40. 40

    CA-QCProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-08-27

    CSA/CIRO joint guidance on event contracts (Aug 27, 2026) and PLQ platform proposal for joint AMF/RACJ prediction-markets oversight (Sept 9, 2026) both surfaced this cycle.

    CIROT1Probable

  41. 41

    US-WILegal & Litigation2026-04-23

    Wisconsin Supreme Court reportedly ruled for AG Kaul on 2026-10-02 against Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com over event-contract 'sports betting'; underlying complaint alleges violation of Wis. Stat. § 945.03(1m)(c); Robinhood/Coinbase assert…

    Wisconsin Department of JusticeT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  42. 42

    IDLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-01-22

    BI Reg 10/2025 (effective 31 Mar 2026) restructures PJP licensing into bank/non-bank categories with capital surcharges and a Single Ownership Policy.

    ANTARA NewsT2Probable

  43. 43

    USLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Florida's Chapter 176 payment-stablecoin licensing framework took effect Oct 1, 2026 with a $10bn/360-day federal-transition trigger mirroring the GENIUS Act threshold; Maryland's payroll-processor MTL exemption (S.B. 261) also took effect Oct 1, 2026.

    CSBST1Probable

  44. 44

    AUAML/CFT & Financial Crime2026-09-30

    Subscribed slot: AUSTRAC began issuing first Tranche 2 infringement notices (sentinel-fed, supplied by financial_integrity); Tranche 2 obligations now in force.

    AUSTRACT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D3

  45. 45

    BRConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-25

    MP 1.394/2026 converts betting-sector payment-conduct obligations from targeted to sector-wide.

    Senado FederalT1Probable

    Also tracked by advennt:licensing_and_regulation

  46. 46

    AFRPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-07-09

    PAPSS cross-border settlement network expansion continues: BEAC (CEMAC) joined 9 July 2026; 14th Governing Council meeting held in Nairobi 19 September 2026 focused on expanding participating-bank membership and cross-border risk mitigation.

    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)T1Probable

  47. 47

    SKIndustry Structure & Commercial Dynamics2026-10-04

    365.bank (incl. former Poštová banka portfolio) merges into ČSOB effective 1 November 2026.

    Standard.skT2Probable

  48. 48

    EGProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-10-01

    CBE Instant Payment Network (IPN/InstaPay) reached ~22 million registered users by end-Q2 2026.

    Amwal Al GhadT2Probable

  49. 49

    NLLicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    PSD3/PSR trilogue concluded March 2026; expected in force early 2027 with 18-21 month national implementation window; NL implementation expected to amend the Wft.

    Dutch Payments AssociationT2Probable

  50. 50

    US-HILicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-28

    SB2757 would create a Digital Asset Charter licensing program under DCCA/DFI from 2027-01-01, reversing the 2024 DFI/HTDC determination excluding crypto from HRS Ch.489D scope.

    Hawaii State LegislatureT1Probable

  51. 51

    US-AKConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-10-01

    SB 249 adds kiosk-specific consumer protections: transaction/fee caps, fraud warnings, mandated refunds for proven fraud.

    Orrick InfoBytesT3Probable

  52. 52

    UYConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-10-01

    BCU strengthened-authentication and complaints-handling regime takes effect October 2026, extending mandatory 2FA scope.

    El ObservadorT3Probable

  53. 53

    BDLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-28

    New card-to-MFS linking rules and the Gambling Prevention Act's payment-account freeze power both tighten the market-access/conduct environment this cycle.

    The Daily StarT3Probable

  54. 54

    LATAMMerchant Acquiring & Risk2026-09-28

    Brazil's PM 1,394/2026 bars banks/PSPs from processing betting transactions except to close accounts and refund players; R$200,000 daily fine for non-compliant operators/PSPs.

    European GamingT3Probable

    Also tracked by advennt:operational_obligations

  55. 55

    US-NEPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-09-28

    25% excise tax on remittance transfers to foreign-adversary-country residents, effective 1 July 2026.

    Bloomberg TaxT3Probable

  56. 56

    ARScheme & Network Compliance2026-09-20

    BCRA Comunicación A 8473 (published 10 Sept 2026) mandates a per-CUIT/CUIL fraud score for transfer-scheme administrators and PSPs, phased over 60/90/120-day build-out windows; Comunicación A 8471 added a fraud-risk-management chapter to risk guidelines, in force 1 Sept 2026…

    Diego Ceredi (legal commentary citing BCRA Comunicaciones A 8432/8471/8473)T3Probable

  57. 57

    LATAMScheme & Network Compliance2026-09-19

    BCB Resolução nº 587 (18 Sept 2026) ends blanket Pix mandatory-participation rule, introduces fraud-flag accountability regime, and schedules hybrid boleto/Pix-QR billing and Pix Automático for salary accounts.

    Rio Times OnlineT3Probable

  58. 58

    LTConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-10

    Bank of Lithuania restricted EMI Verified Payments over capital/shareholder-lending failures ahead of a 1 October 2026 remediation deadline; opened a consultation on fine-calculation methodology and the minor-breach threshold.

    Ecovis LithuaniaT3Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D7

  59. 59

    PHLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-07

    BSP draft circular proposes 12-month suspension of new OPS registrations to review licensing and risk-management framework.

    Philippine StarT3Probable

  60. 60

    PLPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-09-01

    BLIK payment-blocking mechanism for illegal-gambling domains in force since 1 September 2026, checked against the Ministry of Finance register; covers domestic and foreign payment agents.

    Global Gaming InsiderT3Probable

  61. 61

    THLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-08-23

    BOT organisational restructuring, BNPL licensing move, money-changer licensing overhaul.

    The Nation ThailandT3Probable

  62. 62

    LALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-08-06

    BOL suspended new NBFI (incl. payment service provider) licensing in Vientiane from 31 Jul 2026, with reopening expected end-2026 under revised rules.

    The StarT3Probable

  63. 63

    CRPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-07-09

    Finance Ministry opened public consultation on requiring SINPE Móvil business-payment number registration for tax transparency; SIM-recycling and WhatsApp-takeover fraud patterns cited as growth drivers.

    The Tico TimesT3Probable

  64. 64

    US-MSConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-07-01

    HB1625's fraud-warning and transaction-limit mandate is a new consumer-protection obligation for virtual currency kiosk transactions.

    PR Newswire / AARP MississippiT3Probable

  65. 65

    THProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-06-05

    BOT moving BNPL from informal tracks to a dedicated mandatory licence targeted for Q4 2026.

    The Nation ThailandT3Probable

  66. 66

    KRConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2025-12-16

    EFTA amendment (promulgated 16 Dec 2025) mandates external/segregated management of PG settlement and refund funds.

    The Asia Business DailyT3Probable

  67. 67

    CHOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-09-28

    SIC5 instant-payments full-network participation deadline confirmed for end/November 2026, completing nationwide coverage.

    SIX GroupT2Probable

  68. 68

    GGLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Lending, Credit and Finance (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (in force 1 October 2026) remove duplicate VASP licensing for already-licensed GFSC firms and lift the retail-customer restriction on VASPs.

    Guernsey PressT3Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  69. 69

    DZConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-30

    Bank of Algeria Note No.3/2026 (29 July 2026) set six household-access conduct obligations on banks/financial institutions, with a two-month compliance deadline; the requirements took network-wide binding effect from 1 October 2026, inside this cycle's window.

    Algérie360T3Probable

  70. 70

    MXProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-09-29

    Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments (submitted 8 Sept 2026) remains under Finance Commission committee review; proposed Art. 13 SHCP sectoral-designation power, Dec 2026 CoDi-capability deadline, and first-year 50% digital-migration target surfaced this cycle.

    IntelligentCIO LATAMT3Probable

  71. 71

    DZLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-23

    On 23 September 2026 the Bank of Algeria's Conseil Monétaire et Bancaire authorised Djezzy Payment Services (subsidiary of Optimum Telecom Algérie) to incorporate as a PSP - the first authorisation of this kind since the category's creation under Law 23-09 and Règlement…

    Ntic-DZT3Probable

  72. 72

    KEProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-09-22

    Draft Bill introduces open-finance data-sharing obligations, floats a national instant-payment switch, and brings VASPs offering payment services within scope.

    TechCabalT3Probable

  73. 73

    KRProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-09-01

    FSC token-securities policy roadmap under the Electronic Securities Act amendment, phased from February 2027.

    BloombergT3Probable

  74. 74

    NZScheme & Network Compliance2026-09-01

    MBIE taking over open-banking technical standards governance from Payments NZ API Centre (closing end Sept 2026).

    HGM LegalT3Probable

  75. 75

    US-MTLegal & Litigation2026-08-27

    Kalshi's federal suit against Montana gambling officials over prediction-market event contracts was dismissed by joint stipulation on 2026-09-17, following Judge Molloy's 2026-08-27 denial of Kalshi's preliminary-injunction motion.

    Sports Betting DimeT3Probable

    Also tracked by advennt:enforcement

  76. 76

    UYLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-08-26

    Open Finance / regulatory sandbox bill passed the Senate unanimously and entered Chamber of Deputies committee treatment.

    Guyer & RegulesT3Probable

    Also tracked by data-protection:sectoral_watch

  77. 77

    IELicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-28

    CBI's second Payments and E-Money Newsletter flags PI/EMI firms' incomplete assessment of EBA Q&A 6336's narrower e-money interpretation; CBI will host an industry seminar 21 October 2026.

    William FryT3Probable

  78. 78

    AELicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-16

    CBUAE PTSR transition period ended 16 June 2026, placing the payment-token licensing framework in its operational phase; DIFC/ADGM entities register as Foreign Payment Token Issuers rather than holding a direct PTSR licence.

    CryptoSlateT3Probable

  79. 79

    ROPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-06-10

    BNR Order 3/2026 (Official Gazette no. 481, 10 June 2026) integrates OCT Inst cross-border instant-payment scheme, effective 1 July 2026, IT-compatibility deadline 14 November 2026.

    Dragne & AsociatiiT3Probable

  80. 80

    MMLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-18

    CBM's 18 May 2026 Offshore Remittance Business Regulations replace 2019 rules with expanded licensing requirements for offshore remittance operators, agents and branch offices.

    DFDLT3Probable

  81. 81

    MTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-02-26

    Gate Technology Ltd obtained a Malta PI licence, complementing an existing MiCA CASP permit.

    Chainwire (press-release wire)T3Probable

  82. 82

    DEPayment Corridor Dynamicsdate pending

    Germany remains a lead market for EPI's Wero wallet; Bundesbank board member floated digital-euro integration into Wero; EuroPA MoU (Feb 2026) links Wero to Bizum, Bancomat, SIBS-MB WAY and Vipps MobilePay.

    ConveraT3Probable

  83. 83

    IDPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-04-30

    QRIS cross-border interoperability launched with China (30 April 2026), extending the corridor network beyond ASEAN/Japan/Korea.

    Tempo.coT2Probable

  84. 84

    BGOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-01-01

    RINGS migrated to TARGET2, BISERA6 migrated to SEPA, legacy BIC decommissioned on euro adoption.

    ING Wholesale BankingT2Probable

  85. 85

    DEProduct Innovation & Market Developmentdate pending

    ACI Worldwide integrated Wero onto its Payments Orchestration Platform, expanding merchant/intermediary acceptance in Germany.

    ACI Worldwide (investor relations)T2Probable

  86. 86

    TNOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-09-26

    Circular 2026-10 mandates annual ANCS-certified cyber audit and facial-recognition digital onboarding for payment institutions, effective ~25 Dec 2026.

    Challenges.tnT3Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D6

  87. 87

    USLegal & Litigation2026-09-26

    Sixth Circuit ruled against Kalshi's CEA-preemption claim, deepening the circuit split; CFTC responded with two OMB rule filings on Sept 28, 2026 bearing on settlement/clearing of event-contract payment flows.

    The BlockT3Probable

  88. 88

    AEConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-21

    PTSR prohibits algorithmic stablecoins and privacy tokens outright, requires full fiat-reserve backing for Dirham Payment Tokens, and designates issuers as AML Obligors.

    The Consulting JournalT3Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:token_classification

  89. 89

    BRConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-09-18

    Deepfake-enabled fraud rose 830% through 2026; Pix fraud-flag reform is the direct regulatory response.

    Rio Times OnlineT3Probable

  90. 90

    BRScheme & Network Compliance2026-09-18

    Resolução BCB nº 587 reforms Pix mandatory-participation, fraud-flag accountability and liquidation-exit rules.

    Rio Times OnlineT3Probable

  91. 91

    PAConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-09

    SBP Acuerdo 7-2026 bans fees on in-branch cash withdrawals/deposits from savings/checking accounts, effective 25 August 2026.

    Infobae PanamáT3Probable

  92. 92

    INLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-04

    Payment aggregator re-KYC deadline passed with ~80% completion; capacity gap evidenced.

    Business TodayT3Probable

  93. 93

    INProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-09-01

    UPI zero-MDR era ends; 0.4% MDR on P2M above Rs2,000 effective 15 Oct 2026.

    Commerce InsightsT3Probable

  94. 94

    THConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-07-23

    Draft Digital Channel Security Notification extends security duties and phases out SMS OTP.

    Legal 500 / Tilleke & GibbinsT3Probable

  95. 95

    NPConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-07-01

    NRB mandates National ID linkage for digital-wallet accounts with a mid-October 2026 deadline for existing NID holders; wallet transaction/balance caps under the Unified Directive.

    ICT ByteT3Probable

  96. 96

    US-VTProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-06

    Act 142 creates a new commercial-financing licensing regime for sales-based financing and factoring, effective July 1, 2027.

    Consumer Financial Services Law MonitorT3Probable

  97. 97

    NPLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-03-01

    Draft NRB Act 2058 amendment would formally define PSOs/PSPs/remittance companies/digital banks as 'financial institutions'; NRB circulars raised simplified-KYC threshold and mandated real-time settlement for interoperable QR payouts.

    The Kathmandu PostT3Probable

  98. 98

    IDOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-01-09

    BI Reg 10/2025 Art 122 mandates domestic data/processing localisation for all payment-transaction processing.

    Veritask (legal commentary)T3Probable

  99. 99

    US-WVConsumer Protection & APP Frauddate pending

    HB5353 imposes risk-disclosure, refund and daily transaction-limit protections on kiosk transactions, targeted at elder-fraud prevention.

    News and SentinelT3Probable

    Also tracked by data-protection:children_and_vulnerable_groups

  100. 100

    KELicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-22

    Draft National Payment System Bill 2026 published 22 September 2026 to replace the National Payment System Act 2011, requiring any payment service provider or payment system operator to hold a CBK licence and codifying the KENEX v CBK ruling.

    StreamlinefeedT4Probable

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