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ANTITRUST
FTC Launches Antitrust Probe Into Apple-Amazon Deal
August 04, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly carrying out an antitrust investigation surrounding a partnership between Apple and Amazon, according to The Verge. 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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US Senators Introduce Anti-Monopoly Legislation
August 03, 2019

Two U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal, proposed legislation on Friday (Aug. 2) that would make it easier to penalize Big Tech companies for antitrust violations, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Comment Period Extended For CFBP Debt Proposal
August 02, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) before it implements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Facebook Antitrust Investigation Centers On Acquisitions
August 01, 2019

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust investigation is looking into Facebook’s acquisitions to determine whether it bought other companies to prevent them from becoming rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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eBay Files Suit Against Amazon For Soliciting Sellers
August 01, 2019

Online commerce platform eBay has filed a lawsuit against Amazon claiming the eCommerce giant was trying to steal its sellers through eBay’s private messaging system, according to a report by The New York Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK Regulator Says Stablecoins Are EMoney
July 31, 2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued updated guidance on the U.K.’s cryptocurrency market. 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...

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Albania Rolling Out E-Invoicing System To Ensure Tax Compliance
July 31, 2019

Albania has announced it will implement a new online billing system to prevent businesses from circumventing tax payments and to boost revenue in the country, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bank Regulation
OCC Beefs Up Banking Oversight
July 31, 2019

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced that it’s going to realign about 150 staff members in two new units, the organization said in a press release.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Chinese Banks Held In Contempt By US
July 30, 2019

An appeals court in the U.S. has upheld the decision by a lower court to hold three Chinese banks in contempt for not turning over information requested in a subpoena, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form...