๐ NOVEMBER 13, 2026
5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN CRYPTO, FINTECH & iGAMINGโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
1. ๐ณ VISA ADDS WESTERN UNIONโS STABLECOIN TO ITS SETTLEMENT NETWORK
Visa has partnered with Anchorage Digital to support Western Unionโs USDPT stablecoin as a settlement asset on the VisaNet network.
Eligible partners will be able to settle VisaNet obligations using USDPT, bringing stablecoin infrastructure deeper into traditional payment systems.
Why it matters: Stablecoins are increasingly being used not just for crypto trading, but for institutional payments and settlement.
Source: https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-11-12-visa-adds-western-unions-usdpt-stablecoin-to-its-settlement-network-in-anchorage-tie-up-438520โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
2. ๐ฎ๐ณ PAYTM RECEIVES PRELIMINARY RBI APPROVAL FOR WALLET LICENCE
Indiaโs Reserve Bank has given Paytm preliminary approval to issue prepaid payment instruments, including digital wallets, through Paytm Payments Services.๐ฑ The company must still obtain final authorisation before launching the service.
The move could allow Paytm to rebuild and independently expand its wallet business after the regulatory problems surrounding Paytm Payments Bank. Why it matters: Indiaโs digital payments market remains highly competitive, and regulatory approval could open new opportunities for Paytm. Source: Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-paytm-gets-rbi-preliminary-nod-pre-paid-instruments-including-wallet-2026-11-13/
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3. ๐ญ๐ฐ HONG KONG ADVANCES 24/7 TOKENIZED BANKING SETTLEMENT
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission are pushing forward the cityโs tokenization ecosystem. The Ensemble project has entered a new phase, enabling 24/7 interbank settlement of tokenized deposits.
Hong Kong has also approved tokenized money market funds for 24/7 secondary-market trading.Why it matters: Around-the-clock settlement could transform how banks and financial institutions move money and manage liquidity. Source: https://pay.news/en/daily/2026-11-13โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
4. โ๏ธ ISLE OF MAN TIGHTENS AML EXPECTATIONS FOR iGAMING OPERATORS
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has updated its anti-money laundering guidance for gambling operators.๐ The revised guidance puts greater emphasis on:
โข B2B partnerships and business structures
โข Beneficial ownership verification
โข Payment and transaction monitoring
โข Customer due diligence
โข Sanctions and financial crime risks
Operators are expected to review their existing compliance frameworks and make necessary improvements.Why it matters: Compliance checks are increasingly extending beyond players to suppliers, payment partners and wider business relationships.Source: https://www.isleofmangsc.com/gambling/gsc-gambling-news/10-november-2026-gsc-release-updated-amlcftcpf-guidance-for-gambling-operators/โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
5. ๐ณ๐ฟ NEW ZEALAND PREPARES TO RESTRICT OFFSHORE ONLINE CASINOS
From December 1, 2026, only selected operators entering New Zealandโs new licensing process will be allowed to continue providing online casino services to local players.
Up to 15 operators will be selected through an auction process and permitted to operate while their licence applications undergo assessment.
Other offshore casinos will be required to leave the market and return customer balances and winnings.Why it matters: The transition creates a major market-entry challenge for offshore operators and increases the importance of local licensing and compliance.Official source: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Online-gambling-for-playersโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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