The billing in Euros and Dollars is probably just a matter of simplification. They have not ever had a sliding scale - afaik - even when the dollar was stronger than the Euro.
PVP changes sound interesting.
Far as the newer players getting a crack at the rare items - if that's coupled with something that still allows vets to spot each other that's fine. Right now I know someone's a vet if they're using/wearing something that takes vet points. Sounds like new players will be able to purchase those things.
I'd like to see a marker put in place, visible under T, that indicates the total time played on the account.