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OCC to Open Office of Financial Technology
October 27, 2022

Noting the rapidly changing banking landscape, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced it will establish an Office of Financial Technology next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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EU Beefs Up Antitrust Enforcement Team Aimed at Big Tech
October 27, 2022

The European Union (EU) reportedly aims to build a team comprised of 40 people to enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules aimed at Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft at other Big Tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB Looks to Give Consumers More Control Over Their Data
October 27, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking at ways to give consumers more control over their financial data. 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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CFPB Eyes Open Banking’s Data Rules and ‘New Regulatory Approach’
October 26, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing legal challenges to its very structure and its reach — and where it gets it funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft Fees Are Likely Illegal
October 26, 2022

Getting hit with an unexpected overdraft fee might be annoying, but according to America’s top consumer advocate, it’s probably also illegal. 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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NY’s Fin Services Regulator Issues Revised Data Collection Proposal
October 26, 2022

New York State Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris has issued a revised proposed regulation that would allow the state’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) to collect data regarding how well New York-regulated banks are serving minority- and women-owned businesses. Get the Full Story...

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Report: Stablecoin Caps are Being Reconsidered as MiCA Vote Nears
October 25, 2022

The caps placed on stablecoins in the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) legislation that is now being considered by the European Parliament are reportedly no sure thing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FTC Takes Action Against Drizly, CEO Following 2020 Data Breach
October 24, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against both online alcohol marketplace Drizly and its CEO, James Cory Rellas, pointing to allegations that they were alerted to data security problems but failed to improve the company’s procedures before a data breach took place two...

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Korean Regulators to Probe Stablecoin, Money Laundering Link
October 24, 2022

In a bid to stop money launderers, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning a probe into the amount of stablecoins being used on crypto exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...