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Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
February 20, 2025

A grand jury is reportedly probing criminal conduct at bankrupt FinTech firm Synapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Judge Denies State Attorneys General Request to Bar DOGE From Data
February 18, 2025

A federal judge denied a request by 14 state attorneys general to temporarily bar the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data at seven federal agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Criminal Trial of ‘Frank’ Founder Charlie Javice to Begin Tuesday
February 17, 2025

When the criminal trial of Frank Founder Charlie Javice and former Chief Growth Officer Olivier Amar begins Tuesday (Feb. 18), Javice’s defense team will reportedly argue that the criminal case stems from a commercial dispute in which the buyer of the student loan startup, JPMorgan Chase, felt...

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Judge Grants Request for 60-Day Hold on SEC Lawsuit Against Binance
February 13, 2025

A federal judge reportedly granted a joint request by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Binance to put the SEC’s civil lawsuit against the company on hold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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SEC Pauses Binance Prosecution Amid New Crypto Landscape
February 11, 2025

The SEC reportedly wants to put its case against the world’s biggest crypto exchange on hold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Government Asks Court to Vacate Order Blocking Access to Treasury System
February 10, 2025

The President Donald Trump administration reportedly said in a Sunday (Feb. 9) court filing that a judge’s order blocking the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department payment systems also prevents Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from doing his job. Get the...

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LinkedIn AI Training Data Lawsuit Dismissed 
January 31, 2025

A lawsuit accusing LinkedIn of using user messages to train AI models has been dismissed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Uber Files Racketeering Lawsuit Alleging Auto Insurance-Related Fraud
January 30, 2025

Uber Technologies is reportedly suing a group of law firms, doctors and pain management clinics, alleging they staged car accidents and performed medically unnecessary surgeries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Exit US Amid Resolution of Lawsuit
January 27, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin will exit the U.S. market for at least two years after its operator, Seychelles-based Peken Global Limited, pleaded guilty Monday (Jan. 27) to one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...