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Javice Trial: Frank Founder’s Fraud Case Delayed Amid Defense Preparations
September 23, 2024

Charlie Javice, the young entrepreneur accused of deceiving JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal, will now face trial next year, according to several published reports. A Manhattan federal judge on Monday (Sept. 23) granted Javice’s request to postpone her criminal trial, originally scheduled for Oct. 28,...

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Yotta Alleges Theft of Customer Funds in Evolve Lawsuit
September 18, 2024

The continued fallout from the collapse of Synapse Financial Technologies has heightened the discussion — and regulatory examination — of how end-user and various types of accounts are handled as FinTechs and banks join forces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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SEC and Prager Metis Settle Charges Related to FTX Audits
September 17, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a settlement with audit firm Prager Metis that includes charges related to the firm’s audits of FTX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FTC Gets $40 Million Settlement in Alleged Unauthorized Billing Scheme
September 17, 2024

Defendants who allegedly enrolled consumers, without their knowledge, into continuity plans for products they did not buy will forfeit assets valued at $40 million and be banned from certain conduct. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Synapse Bankruptcy Update: Court Filing Reveals Slow Progress on Releasing End User Funds
September 16, 2024

The latest court filing from the trustee overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Synapse Financial Technologies illustrates the progress — months in the making, incremental and by no means complete — in restoring customers’ access to their own funds. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Home Depot Agrees to $2 Million Settlement in ‘Scanner Violation’ Complaint
September 16, 2024

Home Depot will pay nearly $2 million to settle a civil law enforcement complaint alleging overcharging and false advertising. 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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Caroline Ellison Seeks No Jail Time in FTX Case
September 11, 2024

Caroline Ellison hopes to avoid prison time for her role in the FTX collapse. 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...

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Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
September 10, 2024

A British regulator has charged a London man for operating several unlicensed crypto ATMs. 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...

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Apple and Google Court Losses Mark ‘Big Win’ for Regulators
September 10, 2024

A European court has ruled against both Apple and Google in separate cases. 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 this form,...