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    MiCA Hard Enforcement Begins: CASPs Without EU Licences Face Immediate Market Exit

    December 30, 2025

    The Instant Mandate Crisis: 20-25% Card Volume at Risk as Banks Pivot to SCT Inst

    December 30, 2025

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    APM and Currency Sequencing: How to Prioritise Local Payment Methods When Entering 5+ New Markets in 2026

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