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💣 Ecuador🇪🇨: the tax authority (SRI) introduces a 15% VAT on online betting and gambling Paid Members Public
💣 Ecuador🇪🇨: the tax authority (SRI) introduces a 15% VAT on online betting and gambling This refers to circular NAC-DGECCGC26-00000004, which establishes tax rules for betting, sports predictions, online gaming and streaming broadcasts of sporting events. 🔺 The fact that VAT applied to the distribution or broadcasting of betting is now aligned
😱 In accordance with ISO 20022 requirements, SWIFT will stop supporting unstructured addresses in November 2026 Paid Members Public
😱 In accordance with ISO 20022 requirements, SWIFT will stop supporting unstructured addresses in November 2026 Currently, approximately 65% of payment messages contain unstructured addresses. The measure reflects evolving regulatory and operational standards. ➡️ City and country fields in CBPR+ messages must be populated using structured data for all parties involved, except
⚽️ Ahead of the Football World Cup: Latin America bookmakers face new challenges Paid Members Public
⚽️ Ahead of the Football World Cup: Latin America bookmakers face new challenges According to survey results conducted in 2026 by Greek fintech OKTO PAYMENTS🇬🇷, based on 620 interviews with companies and users in Brazil🇧🇷, Argentina🇦🇷, and Chile🇨🇱, deposit speed alone will no longer be sufficient to retain users. 🟢 Market scale:
😱 Brazil🇧🇷: Parliament proposes reducing bookmaker margins to fund the Federal Police Paid Members Public
😱 Brazil🇧🇷: Parliament proposes reducing bookmaker margins to fund the Federal Police The proposal has gained clear government backing, as Provisional Measure No. 1,348—amending Law No. 13,756/2018—has already been published in the Official Gazette (DOU). ➡️ The new measure establishes the mandatory transfer of bookmaker revenues to
🎉USA🇺🇸: Naoris Protocol launched a quantum-resistant blockchain to secure digital assets against future quantum threats Paid Members Public
🎉USA🇺🇸: Naoris Protocol launched a quantum-resistant blockchain to secure digital assets against future quantum threats The new network uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 👉 Company profile: Naoris specializes in developing decentralized cybersecurity solutions. It was founded in 2018in Europe, although U.S.
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings Paid Members Public
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings ➖ This involves amendments to the recently adopted “Lotteries and Gaming Act”. In addition, a 2026 Income Tax Amendment Bill has been introduced, establishing a 15% tax on net winnings from betting
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings Paid Members Public
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings ➖ This involves amendments to the recently adopted “Lotteries and Gaming Act”. In addition, a 2026 Income Tax Amendment Bill has been introduced, establishing a 15% tax on net winnings from betting
📢 USA🇺🇸: cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase receives conditional approval to establish a national trust charter Paid Members Public
📢 USA🇺🇸: cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase receives conditional approval to establish a national trust charter The authorization was granted by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). ➡️ The approval does not turn Coinbase into a commercial bank, but it will enable the expansion of its payment-related and associated