Tag: compliance
Klarna fined £574k over breaking EU GDPR rules
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) powerhouse Klarna has been hit with a £574,000 (SEK 7.5m) fine over breaking the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation...
IDnow on board to make crypto wallets become regulatory compliant
Identity verification platform IDnow has joined several partners to help make Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) and self-hosted wallets compliant with European regulations.
IDnow, alongside...
Reserve Bank of India lays down the law in non-compliance action...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is toughening its stance on its non-compliance rules for financial institutions following sanctions placed upon Paytm.
In a statement...
Coinbase aiming for highly-regarded EU licence for wider expansion
In a bid to expand its existing European presence, Coinbase is seeking a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) licence.
The cryptocurrency exchange announced it...
Spanish government enforces stricter gambling compliance laws
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has imposed stricter compliance measures when it comes to safeguarding gamblers in the country.
The DGOJ...
Morgan Stanley hit with £5.4M energy trading fine
Investment bank Morgan Stanley has been handed a £5.41m fine by the UK energy regulator Ofgem over breaching energy trading rules over WhatsApp messenger.
Ofgem...
Visa subject of DOJ antitrust probe over tokenised tech
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into Visa and its tokenization technology after a lengthy investigation believes the card giant is not...
bet365 strengthens compliance commitment through Rightlander extension
bet365 has deepened its commitment to compliance and safer gambling through a partnership extension with Rightlander.
The affiliate compliance solutions provider’s platform will continue to allow the...
Secure Code Warrior: PCI-DSS 4.0 is an opportunity, not just a...
It is essential that regulatory frameworks harness and don’t hinder innovation, as the payment sector continues to adapt it will cast a vigilant eye...
Apple and Amazon fined $218m over antitrust violations
The CNMC, Spain’s antitrust watchdog, has fined Apple and Amazon a total of $218m after concluding both tech giants violated antitrust laws in the...