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5 Antitrust Bill Drafts On Tap Aimed At Big Tech
June 10, 2021

U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers are in the midst of finalizing drafts of five laws targeting Big Tech, Reuters reported, citing sources. 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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SEC Chair Gensler Looking Into How Stock Trading Incentives Are Structured
June 09, 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is looking for an audit into the laws regulating the U.S. stock market, including best execution requirements, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday (June 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Shenzhen Proceeds With Proposed Personal Data Regulation; US Reveals And Suspends...
June 08, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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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Stablecoins Need Same Rules As Other Currency, BOE Says
June 07, 2021

The Bank of England wants stablecoins to be governed by the same regulations as other payments handled by banks if and when they become widely used. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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China Flexes Anti-Crypto Muscle, Blocks Weibo’s Crypto Influencers
June 07, 2021

China has blocked cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) accounts and influencers from Sina Weibo, which is the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, The Guardian reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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National Australia Bank Facing Money Laundering Probe
June 07, 2021

National Australia Bank (NAB) said Monday (June 7) it is under investigation for breaches of the country’s money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. 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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China Targets Apps In Tech Crackdown
June 06, 2021

Chinese authorities increasingly are limiting the ways technology companies in the country are allowed to operate, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. 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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Goldman, Others Tighten Rules On Betting Against Retail Traders’ Meme Stocks
June 06, 2021

New rules could be on the horizon as Wall Street ponders meme stocks, Bloomberg reported. 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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From Taxes To Trading, Federal Scrutiny of Crypto Regulation Is On The Rise
June 04, 2021

In the end, the ultimate fate of cryptos – where they trade, how they’re used, maybe even who can use them – may be left up to a hodgepodge of acronyms, a jumble of letters, an alphabet soup. Get the Full Story Complete the form...