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6 AI Companies Face Copyright Lawsuit From Investigative Journalist John Carreyrou
December 23, 2025

The reporter who uncovered fraud at blood-testing startup Theranos is reportedly among a group of six writers who sued six artificial intelligence (AI) companies on Monday (Dec. 22), alleging that they trained their AI systems on copyrighted works without permission. Get the Full Story Complete...

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21 States Sue Trump Administration, Alleging Illegal Defunding of CFPB
December 22, 2025

Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration Monday (Dec. 22), aiming to stop what they said is illegal defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Tariff Refund Could Pose ‘Administrative Problem’ for White House
December 21, 2025

The Supreme Court is weighing the legality of the White House’s wide-ranging tariffs. 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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Visa and Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167 Million
December 21, 2025

Visa and Mastercard will reportedly pay $167.5 million to settle a long-running ATM fee lawsuit. 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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Synapse Victims to Get $46 Million Repayment From CFPB
December 21, 2025

The CFPB has allocated $46 million to victims of Synapse Financial Technology’s 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 Today....

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Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets
December 19, 2025

Coinbase filed lawsuits in Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, challenging each state’s efforts to control or block 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. yesSubscribe to...

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Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
December 19, 2025

A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
December 18, 2025

Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. 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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Tricolor CEO Faces Life Sentence Over Subprime Lending Scheme
December 17, 2025

Federal prosecutors are accusing four executives from defunct subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings of defrauding investors. 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...