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Man Gets 16-Year Prison Sentence in Alibaba IPO Fraud Case
November 10, 2023

A man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for orchestrating a fraud related to Alibaba’s 2014 initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Former Bitwise Industries Co-CEOs Charged by SEC for Misleading Investors
November 09, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against the former co-CEOs of Bitwise Industries, a private technology services startup based in Fresno, California.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CFPB’s New Rules Target 13 Billion Big Tech App and Digital Wallet Transactions
November 08, 2023

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Fed’s Barr Calls for ‘Strong Federal Regulation of Stablecoins’
November 07, 2023

A leading financial regulator in the United States is issuing a warning about stablecoins. 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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CFPB Proposes Oversight for Big Tech and Digital Wallet Providers
November 07, 2023

In a move to ensure consumer protection and regulatory oversight, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to supervise larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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SBF Conviction Could Fuel FTX Celebrity Lawsuits
November 07, 2023

The criminal case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried reached its climax last week. 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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King Charles’ First Speech Highlights Consumer Protections
November 07, 2023

The U.K.’s antitrust watchdog is on the cusp of new authority to crack down on tech giants. 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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FTC Bars Chargebacks911 From Using Deceptive Practices
November 07, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and “chargeback mitigation” company Chargebacks911 have reached a settlement to prevent the company from engaging in deceptive practices. 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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UK Regulators to Banks: Don’t Sow Confusion Over Stablecoins
November 06, 2023

Regulators in the U.K. have unveiled their proposals for governing the use of stablecoins. 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...