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Capital One Sues Impersonation Scammers for Trademark Infringement
May 13, 2026

Financial services giant Capital One is taking legal action against scammers committing impersonation fraud. 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. By...

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Apple Sides With Google In Fighting EU’s AI Measures
May 13, 2026

Apple is reportedly opposing Europe’s efforts to require Google to help its AI competition access its services. 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...

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House Votes to Cut Red Tape for Smaller Banks
May 13, 2026

The House of Representatives passed bills Tuesday (May 12) that would tailor the supervisory requirements and reduce the frequency of examination for smaller financial institutions that are well managed and well capitalized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CFPB Staff Return Plan Signals Agency Is Still Standing
May 13, 2026

Staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are reportedly heading back to the office. 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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CFTC Files Amicus Brief Defending Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets
May 12, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed an amicus brief Tuesday (May 12) reaffirming its exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Brazilian Regulators Strained Amid Instant Payment and FinTech Boom
May 12, 2026

Brazil’s central bank is reportedly facing budget and staffing strain amid a financial system boom. 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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Australia Warns That AI Could Accelerate Financial Crime
May 12, 2026

Australia’s financial crime watchdog says AI is making money launderers’ jobs easier. 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. By...

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SEC Chairman Urges Clear Rules for On-Chain Trading
May 08, 2026

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins said Friday (May 8) that he believes the SEC must provide greater clarity around on-chain financial markets and that he continues to encourage Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to future-proof these efforts. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Seventh Circuit Resets Illinois Swipe-Fee Fight as July 1 Deadline Looms
May 08, 2026

The legal fight over Illinois’ first-in-the-nation swipe fee law is headed back to federal district court. 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...