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South Korea to block prediction market platform Polymarket
South Korea blocks access to Polymarket, citing illegal gambling laws. The action adds to 33 countries restricting the digital prediction...
Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA
Bitpanda is facing a €70,000 fine over MiCA violations, marking the first penalty under the EU's digital currency regulation framework.
Mobile payments up in UK but debit cards remain king—for now
Debit cards remain the U.K.’s most-used payment method as remote banking and contactless services continue to gain popularity, according to...
Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures
Ireland launches its national AML strategy, adding enhanced checks for private crypto wallet transfers and stricter due diligence on overseas...
Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks
The Philippines' central bank mandates PhilSys ID authentication for banks to enhance customer verification and promote financial inclusion.
Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card volume soars
Tether completes its first financial audit, but its decision not to release the full report is raising doubts about the...
