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🎉 Stripe🇺🇸introduces the Tempo blockchain for stablecoin payments Paid Members Public
🎉 Stripe🇺🇸introduces the Tempo blockchain for stablecoin payments The project is being developedwith a focus on payments, money transfers, and new use cases — such as microtransactions and machine-to-machine transactions. ▶️Tempo is the result of a collaboration between Stripe — leveraging its global infrastructure and customer base — and the crypto-focused venture capital
😵Ukraine 🇺🇦: PlayCity steps up blocking of unlicensed gambling sites Paid Members Public
😵Ukraine 🇺🇦: PlayCity steps up blocking of unlicensed gambling sites Just two weeks ago, Ukraine’s renewed regulator launched its new system for tracking illegal websites. Since then, actions have already taken place… ▶️Via the PlayCity platform, authorities received 240 reports of violations, leading to the blocking of 145 websitesand 7
📢 Philippines🇵🇭set to become Asia’s second-largest gaming market (after Macau🇲🇴) Paid Members Public
📢 Philippines🇵🇭set to become Asia’s second-largest gaming market (after Macau🇲🇴) By the end of 2025, gross gaming revenue is expected to surpass USD 7 billion. ▶️According to local experts, the rise in international tourism is the primary driver behind this growth. ▶️Regulatory adjustments introduced by the Philippine Amusement and
🐘India🇮🇳: the nationwide ban on all real-money online games (including poker, betting, and fantasy sports) threatens not only the gaming industry but also the sports sector Paid Members Public
🐘India🇮🇳: the nationwide ban on all real-money online games (including poker, betting, and fantasy sports) threatens not only the gaming industry but also the sports sector In August, Indian lawmakers passed the “Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act,” which prohibits banks and payment providers from processing transactions related to real-money
😳Brazil🇧🇷: House of Deputies debates bill to increase gambling tax from 12% to 22% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) Paid Members Public
😳Brazil🇧🇷: House of Deputies debates bill to increase gambling tax from 12% to 22% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) The additional 10% would be allocated to environmental protection initiatives, specifically to combat deforestation. ▶️The proposal comes at a time when there is already a provisional measure from the federal government
👍United Kingdom🇬🇧: FCA prepares to lift contactless payment limits Paid Members Public
👍United Kingdom🇬🇧: FCA prepares to lift contactless payment limits The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to allow card issuers to set their own contactless payment limits for their customers. For instance, this is already the case in the United States🇺🇸. ▶️This initiative is part of the 50 measures outlined
🎉Europe: Swedish fintech Klarna introduces its debit card Paid Members Public
🎉Europe: Swedish fintech Klarna introduces its debit card Now, anywhere Visa is accepted, European users will be able to pay upfront. ▶️In the Klarna app, consumers can choose 1 of 3 plans, including “Pay in 3”, “Pay later”, or long-term financing for larger purchases, subject to approval. ▶️Context: currently, Klarna’
🐫🐫🐫Revolut accelerates expansion in the UAE🇦🇪 Paid Members Public
🐫🐫🐫Revolut accelerates expansion in the UAE🇦🇪 The British-Lithuanian🇬🇧🇱🇹 neobank received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) to obtain a license for fund custody and retail payment services (category II). ▶️The services are mainly aimed at retail customers in the region. Expansion in the UAE is