news
🐘 India 🇮🇳: The Central Bank (RBI) launches a special app to test new fintech products Paid Members Public
🐘 India 🇮🇳: The Central Bank (RBI) launches a special app to test new fintech products The app, named "Theme Neutral," has been developed within the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) framework to enable more effective engagement with developers and industry stakeholders. 🟡 The concept of a "theme-neutral" platform reflects the
💣 Albania 🇦🇱: 11 commercial banks seek to join the SEPA transfer scheme Paid Members Public
💣 Albania 🇦🇱: 11 commercial banks seek to join the SEPA transfer scheme The banks have already submitted the necessary applications, and if the European Payments Council (EPC) responds favorably, everything is expected to be operational by October 2025. 🔻 Reminder: Albania was included in the geographic scope of the Single Euro Payments
🎉 🇦🇪 Checkout.com Set to Launch Local Card Issuing and Digital PSP Services in UAE by 2026 Paid Members Public
🎉 🇦🇪 Checkout.com Set to Launch Local Card Issuing and Digital PSP Services in UAE by 2026 The initiative is currently awaiting regulatory approval, though it is expected to move forward soon, as it aligns with the UAE’s strategic plan to develop a highly tech-driven financial ecosystem by 2031. 🔻 Background:
⬆️ Malaysia 🇲🇾 and Cambodia 🇰🇭 launch second phase of cross-border QR payments Paid Members Public
⬆️ Malaysia 🇲🇾 and Cambodia 🇰🇭 launch second phase of cross-border QR payments The project is led by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). The first phase was implemented in 2024, only in Cambodia, where BNM recorded 5.2 million transactions — four times more than the previous year.
👀 Brazil 🇧🇷: Central Bank considers regulating digital wallet payment services Paid Members Public
👀 Brazil 🇧🇷: Central Bank considers regulating digital wallet payment services The public consultation process has begun to establish specific regulations for payment services offered through digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. ➡️ The Central Bank classifies these platforms as “tokenizers”, due to their role in applying tokenized
🎉 Belgium 🇧🇪: Revolut Becomes a Direct Competitor to Local Banks Paid Members Public
🎉 Belgium 🇧🇪: Revolut Becomes a Direct Competitor to Local Banks Starting May 1, new Belgian users will be able to open accounts directly with Revolut Bank, while existing users will be able to quickly transfer their data from local banks. ➡️ Belgians who choose the services of the British-Lithuanian neobank will be
😎 Meanwhile in Colombia 🇨🇴: Payment Market Trends in 2025 Paid Members Public
😎 Meanwhile in Colombia 🇨🇴: Payment Market Trends in 2025 In Latin America, payment methods are rapidly evolving thanks to digitalization and technological innovation. Colombiais no exception, although it presents some particularities. 💲 For example: while consumers across the region are increasingly adopting digital wallets, instant transfers, and virtual cards, in Colombia, 70%
💰 Ukraine 🇺🇦: The CNMV has Published a New Tax Matrix for Cryptocurrencies Paid Members Public
💰 Ukraine 🇺🇦: The CNMV has Published a New Tax Matrix for Cryptocurrencies The National Securities and Stock Market Commission has completed the tax project for virtual asset transactions. ▶️ These transactions will be subject to standard and preferential tax rates. Specifically, the standard rate will be 18% on the income of individuals,