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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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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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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OCC Reduces Regulatory Mandate Covering Citi’s Risk Management Systems
December 18, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency terminated a July 2024 amendment to an October 2020 consent order with Citi having to do with deficiencies in the bank’s risk management systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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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Instacart AI Pricing Tool Faces FTC Investigation
December 18, 2025

Federal regulators are reportedly seeking information about Instacart’s artificial intelligence (AI) pricing tool. 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....

Bank Regulation
Fed Invites Bank Innovation in New Guidance
December 17, 2025

The Federal Reserve Board said Wednesday (Dec. 17) that it withdrew a 2023 policy statement and issued a new statement regarding the treatment of certain banks, with the aim of facilitating “responsible innovation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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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...

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US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions
December 16, 2025

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives imposed on U.S. service providers by the European Union (EU) and some EU member states....