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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Hogan Lovells

PSD3 Impacts - September 2025

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1. Introduction - Given the sea change of PSD2, one might expect the prospect of the proposed PSD3 and PSR to have PSPs groaning at the thought of yet more root and branch reg change projects. However, whilst the proposals...more

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Regulatory Monitoring - August 2025

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Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law in English language. BMF: Draft bill for the Banking Directive Implementation and Bureaucracy Relief Act...more

Walkers

The case for payment regulations in the Crown Dependencies

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Payments was historically a hidden component of financial services only fully understood by specialists. In the last 20 years, however, it has become a strategic differentiator not just between banks but also between...more

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AI Today in 5: August 18, 2025, The AI Music Episode

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Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

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The LathamTECH Podcast — Turning a London Eye Toward International Tech Growth

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The US has long been the focal point for tech companies that want to develop next-generation products — and attract the funding and talent needed for global success. Over the years though, London has emerged as another...more

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Commission Decision extending mandate of Payment Systems Market Expert Group published in OJ

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Commission Decision amending Decision 2011/C 253/04 of 29 August 2011 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The amendment, adopted on 25 July, extends the mandate of the Payment Systems Market...more

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EBA issues opinion on money laundering and terrorist financing risks across the EU

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its fifth opinion on money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks. In the report, the EBA highlights the growing vulnerabilities in the EU financial sector arising...more

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ESMA publishes Q&As under MiCAR

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published two Q&As under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR), providing further guidance on the application of MiCAR to crypto-asset service providers...more

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ECB publishes final guide on outsourcing cloud services

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its final guide on outsourcing cloud services, following from a July 2024 consultation. Feedback on the consultation is set out in an accompanying feedback statement. The guide...more

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The Liability of Crypto-Asset Service Providers for Failure to Register With the AMF: Civil Consequences of Regulatory...

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The judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal of Grenoble on 26 June 2025 marks a significant development in the jurisprudence concerning the liability of digital asset service providers (DASPs)....more

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EU CryptoReg Roundup July 2025

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Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector....more

Jones Day

Stablecoins: Revolutionizing Global Finance?

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Following the recent focus on two major regulatory frameworks—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (known as the GENIUS Act) in the United States, and Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the...more

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ESMA publishes final guidelines under MiCAR for CASP staff providing crypto-asset information

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final guidelines under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) specifying the criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of staff at...more

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ESMA statement advises CASPs on mitigating investor risks over unregulated products

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a public statement addressed to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) that offer both regulated and unregulated services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets...more

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ESMA publishes new guidelines under MiCAR to prevent and detect market abuse

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published official translations of its guidelines on supervisory practices to prevent and detect market abuse under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The...more

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ESMA announces first CTP for bonds in the EU

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the selection of Ediphy (fairCT), a fintech company, as the first consolidated tape provider for bonds in the EU. The decision marks a significant step...more

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Council of the EU agrees position on PSD3

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On June 18, 2025, the Council of the European Union (EU) took a significant step forward in modernising the EU’s payment services framework by formally agreeing on its negotiating mandate for the Payment Services Directive 3...more

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DLT Pilot Regime: ESMA Report Highlights Legal Hurdles and Regulatory Next Steps

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On 25 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first comprehensive review of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime, a regulatory sandbox designed to test blockchain-based...more

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UK and EU H1 Digital Assets Regulatory Update

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The first half of 2025 brought significant developments in the regulation of digital and cryptoassets in the UK and EU. In this half-year update, we review these and look ahead to likely developments in the UK and EU in the...more

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European restructuring in 2025: four trends shaping the legal landscape

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At the GRR: Women in Restructuring 2025 conference, leading practitioners dissected the year’s most significant developments in global insolvency and restructuring. Here, we distill the essential legal and market insights...more

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MiCA Update – Six Months in Application

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The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has now been in full effect for six months. This landmark piece of legislation, which is designed to create a harmonized regulatory framework for cryptoassets across the EU,...more

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ESMA report proposes amendments to DLT pilot regime for permanent adoption

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report, accompanied by a press release, on the functioning and review of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) pilot regime. The DLT pilot regime allows...more

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FATF updates standards on payment transparency

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published revised standards and an accompanying explanatory note, updating its comprehensive framework on recommendations to strengthen global efforts in anti-money laundering,...more

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PSD3: COREPER approves Council of EU’s amended PSD3 and PSR texts, paving the way for inter-institutional negotiations on final...

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As with the European Parliament’s April 2024 adopted texts, the Council of the EU’s proposed amendments to the European Commission’s June 2023 legislative proposals touch on some significant areas of interest for payment...more

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ECB Decision (EU) 2025/1148 on access by Non-Bank Payment Service Providers to TARGET published in OJ

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The Decision (EU) 2025/1148 of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on 2 June, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision amends Decision (EU) 2025/222 concerning access by non-bank...more

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