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Payments Views

Simon Skinner

PSD3: Implications for the U.S.

Much has already been written about the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and its anticipated scope following the release of the draft texts earlier in the year, but, understandably, mostly from a European standpoint. Arguably, PSD3 is likely to be more of an evolution than a revolution, with the transition from PSD2 to PSD3 less […]
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Payments on Fire Podcasts

Episode 282 - Why You Need a Stablecoin Strategy, with Ran Goldi, Fireblocks

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan welcomes back Ran ‘Goldi' Goldstein, Senior VP of Payments and Networks at Fireblocks to provide his perspective on the evolution of the digital currency space. Tune in as they break down a stablecoin transaction, discuss the current state and adoption of blockchain technology, and review various use cases for stablecoins. They define terms like TradFi, Defi, and smart contracts, and explore the impact of tokenized deposits and AI on the digital currency landscape.
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Payments News

CFPB Transfers Active Litigation to DOJ as Funding Dwindles

Bloomberg

“The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is transferring all of its active litigation to the Justice Department as the Trump administration moves to wind down the federal consumer finance watchdog. The CFPB’s remaining enforcement actions, any appellate cases, and litigation over agency regulations—including a case challenging its open banking rule—will now be handled by DOJ attorneys, […]

Canada’s Federal Budget Includes Open Banking, Payments, Stablecoins as Key Focus Areas

Crowdfund Insider

“The Canadian Government has released its budget for the year 2025. The budget primarily centers on several major themes, such as: shifting from reliance to resilience, adequately protecting Canada’s sovereignty as well as security, and building a stronger Canadian economy. The budget confirms the importance of payments in enabling these core objectives via: Safer payments; […]
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