Latest News & Updates

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  Why the Next 6 Months Will Redefine Merchant Risk Management

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on September 03, 2025

  Updates to the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) soon take effect, marking one of the most significant shifts in payments compliance in years. Learn how it impacts you.

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  Maverick Payments and LegitScript Weigh in on AI’s Growing Role in Payments

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on August 20, 2025

  Artificial intelligence may be one of the hottest topics in payment processing, but industry leaders say its role in payments is an opportunity that requires a thoughtful approach and critical thinking. Read more about AI is impacting workflows in the payments industry.

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  This Is Why Renewing Your LegitScript Certification Is So Important

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on August 06, 2025

  LegitScript’s industry-leading certification represents a seal of approval recognized by both the public and major businesses. Keep reading to understand why renewing your certification is essential to maintaining compliance, trust, and other important benefits.

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  ​​What the EU’s Crackdown on Dangerous Products Online Means for You

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on July 31, 2025

  The European Commission recently revealed a report in which it purchased many violative and dangerous products on major e-commerce platforms. This investigation may have widespread implications for these platforms and e-commerce at large. Learn more.

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  A Darker Shade of Pale: Hidden Risks of Skin Lightening Cosmetics

  

  By Justin Ridderbos

  on July 23, 2025

  While some skin lightening products may be effective, they can come with risks that are often hidden and can even be life-threatening. Keep reading to understand risks and relevant trends with these products, and how LegitScript’s work mitigates their potential for harm.

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  What You Need to Know About Sweepstakes Casinos and Social Gaming: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on July 21, 2025

  Sweepstakes casinos are gaining in popularity — and in regulatory scrutiny. In our recent webinar, we broke down the complexities of these models and the risks they present for payments providers, internet platforms, and consumers alike. Read the key takeaways.

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  Shifting Currents in Addiction Treatment: Key Themes from the NAATP Conference

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on July 16, 2025

  The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is an organization whose mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, training, and member support services to ensure the availability and highest quality of addiction treatment. With over a thousand members, their annual conference serves as one of the biggest gatherings for the addiction treatment providers. At this…

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  Social Casinos: The Free-to-Play Trap

  

  By Erin Feebeck

  on July 15, 2025

  Many online casinos have adapted their business model to offer free-to-play sweepstakes to avoid gambling regulations, creating a gateway for young audiences to enter the world of betting. Learn more about the risks of these services and the laws governing them.

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  Why LegitScript Certification Is Your Passport in 2025: A Recap for Healthcare Businesses

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on June 27, 2025

  In a dynamic regulatory landscape, certification is becoming not just an asset but a necessity for highly regulated businesses to acquire services such as payment processing. Get the recap from our latest webinar, then watch the full presentation.

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  LegitScript & Special Guest Marketplace Risk Panel Recap: How to Stay Ahead of Global Regulations and Trends: Using Deep Intelligence to Shape Policy and Mitigate Risk

  

  By LegitScript Folks

  on June 24, 2025

  At Marketplace Risk, experts tackled the challenges of content moderation and platform responsibility, focusing on drug-related content, evolving evasion tactics, and the balance between AI and human oversight. Transparency and proactive safety measures took center stage. Listen below to an excerpt of the panel discussion held this year by the LegitScript team at the Marketplace…