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MDC Releases Commentary: Digital Wallet Oversight—What New U.S. Payment App Rules Mean for Casino Transactions
WATERFORD, Ireland, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a division of the OneTwenty Group, today issued a new analysis following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) finalized rule to supervise large non-bank digital wallet and payment app providers. The rule, which will apply to companies processing over 50 million transactions annually, brings major implications for how online casino payments are managed and regulated. “The CFPB is sending a clear message: digital wallet providers must meet the same consumer protection standards as banks,” said an MDC spokesperson. “For regulated casinos that depend on these payment channels, that
Bisat: Lebanon Entering Serious Reform Path Toward Sustainable Growth
Beirut: Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, affirmed that Lebanon is entering a ‘serious reform phase’ aimed at rebuilding its economy on ‘realistic and sustainable foundations.’ The Minister stressed that recent positive indicators ‘must evolve i…
Libyan Minister Lafi from Baabda: We Seek to Revitalize Political and Judicial Cooperation with Lebanon
Baabda: Libyan Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Walid Al-Lafi, stated after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace that he conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Abdelhamid D…
Rasamny Signs Three Strategic Agreements During the 10th Lebanese-Egyptian Joint Committee Session
Cairo: The 10th session of the Lebanese-Egyptian Higher Joint Committee concluded in Cairo, co-chaired by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly, in the presence of several ministers and senior officials from…
Salam Engages in Strategic Talks with Key Lebanese and International Figures
Beirut: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday engaged in a series of strategic discussions with former President Michel Sleiman, a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD), and officials from the Lebanese American University (LAU) at the Gra…
MoPWT Initiates Road Safety Enhancement on Sayyad-Chtoura Highway
Beirut: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced the commencement of road marking and Cat Eyes installation on the Sayyad-Chtoura Highway, a key stretch extending from ‘Hawa Chicken’ towards Chtoura. The project is set to be carried ou…
Jumblatt Holds Talks with Former U.S. Under Secretary and MEI Delegation in Clemenceau
Beirut: Former Progressive Socialist Party leader, Walid Jumblatt, on Monday welcomed former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, at his Clemenceau residence, heading a delegation from the Middle East Institute (MEI).
Acc…
Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon Celebrates “Da de Muertos” with Cervantes Institute
Beirut: The Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute, proudly hosted a vibrant celebration of the “Da de Muertos” (Day of the Dead), highlighting the richness of Mexico’s cultural heritage and traditions.
Accordin…
Karami Begins Sydney Visit with Talks on Academic, Early Education Cooperation
Sydney: Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Rima Karami, on Monday began her official visit to Sydney with a meeting at the University of Sydney, where she was received by Vice President Prof. Joanne Wright. Discussions reportedly focused …
Aoun Reviews AI Ministry Progress, Southern Developments
Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Monday received Minister of State for Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Kamal Shehadeh, who briefed him on the progress achieved by the ministry and requested his support, and tha…