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Legal & Regulation
Voyager Investors Sue Mark Cuban Over Alleged ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Promotion
August 14, 2022

Billionaire Mark Cuban is being sued over allegations that he misled investors to put money into now-bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital, a class-action lawsuit filed in Miami states, calling the platform “a massive Ponzi scheme.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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German Regulators Consider Whether Microsoft Subject to Competition Rules
August 12, 2022

German regulators are reportedly considering whether Microsoft should fall within the scope of new competition rules, as they have determined several other big tech companies do.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Federal CFTC Files Civil Charges Against Ohio Man and Companies in Alleged Digital Asset Scheme
August 12, 2022

The federal Commodities Figure Trading Commission (CFTC) filed civil charges against an Ohio man and his three companies, alleging he perpetuated a digital asset trading scam much like a “Ponzi scheme” that bilked would-be investors of at least $12 million. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Sends $9.7M in Fee Refunds to LendingClub Customers
August 12, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $9.7 million in payments to 61,990 customers who the FTC said were charged hidden fees from LendingClub, an FTC press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Court Allows Parts of Proposed Robinhood Class Action Case
August 11, 2022

Investors will be allowed to pursue some of their claims against Robinhood Markets Inc. stemming from a 2021 GameStop frenzy, a federal judge in Miami ruled, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB Provides Guidance to Other Agencies on Data Security Enforcement
August 11, 2022

Saying financial companies that fail to safeguard consumer data may be violating federal law, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published guidance on the matter to other enforcement agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Probes $200M Bitmark Crypto Hack
August 11, 2022

In what is its first investigation into cryptocurrency markets, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into the Bitmark currency exchange over the December 2021 hack that cost consumers $200 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Reserve Bank of India Strengthens Digital Lending Rules
August 10, 2022

India’s central bank has issued new guidelines designed to add oversight to digital lending apps and the lenders who work with them. 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: Financial Marketers Must Adhere to Consumer Law
August 10, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning digital marketing companies working with financial firms that they must comply with federal law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...