The European Securities and Markets Authority has drawn a definitive line in the sand for crypto-asset service providers operating in the EU. With the July 1, 2026 deadline approaching...

FinXP, a European payment infrastructure provider, has joined forces with Thredd, a global issuer-processing platform, to enhance its card issuing capabilities and expand its embedded finance offering. The partnership will enable FinXP to modernize its debit card programmes with advanced processing infrastructure while maintaining control of its own ledger and programme strategy. This collaboration also positions FinXP as a European BIN sponsor for Thredd's global client base, supporting scalable, multi-reg

The European Central Bank has articulated a comprehensive vision for the EU's digital finance architecture, positioning deeper financial integration as essential for Europe's economic future. This analysis examines the ECB's technical stance on the Market Integration and Supervision Package, which proposes to transfer significant supervisory powers to ESMA while addressing persistent gaps in cross-border capital allocation.

The European Union's new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has released findings from its first EU-wide Roadshow, revealing critical insights into how regulators, supervisors, and financial institutions perceive...

A number of countries in Africa have seen rapid technological development in recent years, as exemplified by mobile internet deployment across Uganda and Tanzania

The Council of the EU has published final compromise texts for the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and Payment Services Regulation (PSR), marking a significant shift toward harmonised payment services regulation across the Single Market. The package introduces stricter conduct rules, enhanced consumer protections, and explicit provisions for crypto-linked payment activities, while addressing fragmentation issues that emerged under PSD2.