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🌍 A macroeconomic analysis: according to the ECB, the adoption of cryptocurrencies and non-bank financing in the US 🇺🇸 globally is not good news Paid Members Public
🌍 A macroeconomic analysis: according to the ECB, the adoption of cryptocurrencies and non-bank financing in the US 🇺🇸 globally is not good news The European regulator expresses concern, stating that “financial crises tend to originate in the US and then spread to the rest of the world.” However, the real fear
📢 North Macedonia🇲🇰 and Moldova🇲🇩 join SEPA payment network, now covering 40 countries Paid Members Public
📢 North Macedonia🇲🇰 and Moldova🇲🇩 join SEPA payment network, now covering 40 countries The expansion of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has been approved by the Board of the European Payments Council (EPC). ➡️ With this expansion, participants in the European payment system will soon be able to send and receive
⚡️EU: plans to implement VoP recipient verification for euro transfers within the SEPA zone Paid Members Public
⚡️EU: plans to implement VoP recipient verification for euro transfers within the SEPA zone The new regulation aims to strengthen security in instant payments. 🔣 How will the new regulation work❓— Payers will receive a notification if there is a discrepancy between the account number and the recipient's name.
🎉 Ukraine🇺🇦 and the European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC) sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine🇺🇦 and the European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC) sign a Memorandum of Cooperation The agreement was signed during the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2025 as part of Europe's strategy to support Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity. ➡️ What does this agreement entail❓— The memorandum establishes cooperation in
💳 Open banking in Europe: Unzer🇩🇪 and Mastercard team up to launch a payment solution Paid Members Public
💳 Open banking in Europe: Unzer🇩🇪 and Mastercard team up to launch a payment solution German fintech Unzer has partnered with payments giant Mastercard to introduce Unzer Direct Bank Transfer, an alternative to Paydirekt. Originally launched in 2015, Paydirekt was Europe’s response to PayPal but struggled to gain widespread adoption.
😭 Russia🇷🇺: Kazakhstan🇰🇿 bank cards are no longer an option… Paid Members Public
😭 Russia🇷🇺: Kazakhstan🇰🇿 bank cards are no longer an option… Intermediaries who helped Russians obtain bank cards in Kazakhstan are now offering alternatives elsewhere. ➡️ New regulations took effect on January 19. Banks can no longer issue cards to non-residents with a validity exceeding one year, unless the client holds permanent residency
💪Europe: Signicat and Strise join forces to strengthen KYC and anti-money laundering efforts Paid Members Public
💪Europe: Signicat and Strise join forces to strengthen KYC and anti-money laundering efforts The new joint solution, Signicat Mint, combines two key technologies into a single platform. ➡️ Strategic integration: The partnership between Signicat, a European leader in digital identity and fraud prevention, and Strise, a specialist in AML automation, results
Ukraine🇺🇦: National Bank declares that Revolut🇬🇧🇱🇹 lacks the necessary license to operate in the country Paid Members Public
Ukraine🇺🇦: National Bank declares that Revolut🇬🇧🇱🇹 lacks the necessary license to operate in the country What initially seemed like a promising launch has taken an unexpected turn. On February 11, Revolut began offering Ukrainians services such as instant, fee-free transfers between app users by creating a European account. However, the