🌍 Emerald Zebra News: EU Payments & FinTech Regulation – What’s Next in 2026

The EU is entering a pivotal regulatory phase with PSD3, PSR and MiCA driving major changes across payments and crypto markets. As 2026 approaches, FinTechs, EMIs and iGaming operators face increased compliance demands, renewed focus on fraud prevention and open banking, and a surge in specialist hiring across AML, risk and regulatory roles.