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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defense Team Says Prosecutors’ Proposed Sentence Is ‘Medieval’
March 20, 2024

Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense team said Tuesday (March 19) that the prosecution’s proposed 40- to 50-year prison sentence is based on a “distorted” narrative and a “medieval” view of punishment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Ethereum Foundation Faces Investigation by Undisclosed ‘State Authority’
March 20, 2024

The Ethereum Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem, is reportedly under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Tracking Big Tech’s Responses to the EU’s DMA Gatekeeper Requirements
March 20, 2024

Under the EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA), which is intended to increase competition in the digital economy, Big Tech innovations — coming from both the U.S. and abroad — are finding themselves reshaped as companies scramble to comply with the new set of regulations which...

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M1 Finance FinRA Fine Highlights Regulators’ Move to Tighten Grip on ‘Finfluencers’
March 19, 2024

Social media platforms like TikTok have transformed into vital sources of financial information, particularly for millennials and Gen Zs, with nearly 80% of these demographics seeking advice through these channels.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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DOJ Targets ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Tech Startups
March 19, 2024

A top federal prosecutor is reportedly targeting startups that defraud investors ahead of going public. 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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Prosecutors Seek 40- to 50-Year Term for Sam Bankman-Fried
March 15, 2024

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 40- to 50-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, over charges of massive fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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EU Presses Big Tech Companies on AI Threats
March 14, 2024

European regulators want to question Big Tech firms about potential threats of generative artificial intelligence (AI). 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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EC Deepens Investigation of AliExpress Compliance With Digital Services Act
March 14, 2024

The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. 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...

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House OKs TikTok Ban Aimed at Guarding Consumer Data
March 13, 2024

American lawmakers have approved a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. 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 completing...