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OCC Scraps Redundant Loan Data Rules to Ease Bank Burdens
March 03, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued final rules Tuesday (March 3) rescinding its Fair Housing Home Loan Data System regulation and simplifying licensing requirements for corporate activities and transactions involving community banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Prediction Markets Face Congressional Scrutiny Amid Trades on War
March 02, 2026

Two United States lawmakers called for greater regulation of prediction markets after topics about the war in Iran were featured, even as the CEO of Kalshi said these topics are already banned among regulated markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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OCC Clarifies Charter Rule and Extends National Path for FinTechs
March 02, 2026

The recent increase in national bank charter activity reflects a deliberate recalibration by FinTech firms that seek to widen the range of services they offer while securing steadier funding and federal supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Ex-Trump Official Wants Prediction Markets Regulated by States
March 02, 2026

An ex-Trump administration official is calling on states to regulate 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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FedEx and Ray-Bans Maker Sued for Tariff Refunds
March 01, 2026

Last week, FedEx sued the federal government to recover the money it had paid in 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...

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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. 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...

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UK Court Clears Way for 200,000 Sellers to Sue Amazon
February 26, 2026

A U.K. Court of Appeals ruled Thursday (Feb. 26) that two lawsuits alleging that Amazon abused its dominant position in the market can proceed, according to updates posted by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Businesses File Wave of Litigation to Claim Tariff Refunds
February 26, 2026

At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds on U.S. tariff payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 25). 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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Embedded Finance Firms Brace for Tighter US Regulations
February 26, 2026

From Amazon to dentist offices to Uber, companies that aren’t banks are the new face of financial services. Embedded finance offers credit, buy now, pay later, card installment plans, payments and insurance for everything from Prada handbags and veneers to Uber driver wages. With three...