EU

The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,475,757 km² and an estimated total population of about 513 million.

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Final Draft of EU Crypto Law Caps Stablecoin Transactions

Final Draft of EU Crypto Law Caps Stablecoin Transactions
Final Draft of EU Crypto Law Caps Stablecoin Transactions
October 06, 2022  |  Regulation

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Tempo France, Orokii Team to Open Remittance Corridor
Tempo France, Orokii Team to Open Remittance Corridor
October 05, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Money transfer companies Tempo France and Orokii have opened a remittance corridor between the U.S., 27 European Union countries, the Philippines and Ukraine. Get the...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EU Watchdog Mulls Regulation of AI-Cybersecurity Firms
EU Watchdog Mulls Regulation of AI-Cybersecurity Firms
October 05, 2022  |  Regulation

In what’s been called the fourth industrial revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming global economies at a pace that has regulators scrambling to keep...

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Italy’s Digital Wallets Strive for Interoperability, Stronger Pan-EU Payments Integration
Italy’s Digital Wallets Strive for Interoperability, Stronger Pan-EU Payments Integration
October 04, 2022  |  Mobile Wallets

When PYMNTS assessed the landscape of digital payments in Italy for the “Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement” series, it was observed that the country sits...

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Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval
Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval
October 04, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Council has officially approved legislation that aims to ensure a safer and more transparent online environment with greater accountability and protection. Get the...

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FX Hedging Strategies Get Fresh Look From SMBs Amid Pound’s Slump
FX Hedging Strategies Get Fresh Look From SMBs Amid Pound’s Slump
October 04, 2022  |  Cross Border Commerce

Predictable foreign exchange (FX) markets are what cross-border and import-export businesses seek in general. It’s easy to make plans on the assumption that exchange rates...

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Irish Regulator Submits Draft Decision in Facebook Data Breach
Irish Regulator Submits Draft Decision in Facebook Data Breach
October 03, 2022  |  Meta

Taking the next step in its inquiry into a data breach of Meta’s Facebook platform, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has submitted a draft...

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Italian Court Cancels $169M Fine Against Apple, Amazon
Italian Court Cancels $169M Fine Against Apple, Amazon
October 03, 2022  |  Legal

An Italian court has overruled a $169 million (€173 million) fine that the country’s antitrust authority levied against Apple and Amazon. Get the Full Story...

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