Legal & Regulation

How Bitbuy Is Keeping Crime Out Of Crypto
July 15, 2019

Crypto thefts, scams and fraud cost more than $1.2 billion in Q1 2019 alone. Securing against these threats requires trading platforms to strategize against all eventualities, says Bitbuy President and Founder Adam Goldman. In this month’s AML/KYC Tracker, Goldman explains how Bitbuy uses new tech...

Legal & Regulation
Lawmakers Propose Bill To ‘Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance’
July 14, 2019

Just days before the Facebook Libra hearings, a draft bill to limit “Big Tech’s” entry into finance and crypto has surfaced online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

AML
Fighting Crypto’s $1.2B+ Fraud Problem
July 12, 2019

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Cannabis Law Reform Gains Momentum In Congress
July 11, 2019

In a first-ever congressional hearing on marijuana law reform, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security convened July 10 to debate altering federal law around cannabis, CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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UK Regulator Readies $123M Fine For Marriott Over GDPR Violations
July 10, 2019

The U.K. data protection authority will hit Marriott with a £99 million ($123 million) fine for a breach that exposed the data of up to 383 million guests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ANTITRUST
Big Tech Firms To Appear Before House Antitrust Subcommittee
July 09, 2019

Representatives from Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are scheduled to appear before the House Antitrust Subcommittee. 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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EU Court Sets Date To Rule On Privacy Case Against Facebook
July 09, 2019

The latest twist in what could very well be a landmark ruling is set to unfold Dec. 12, when Europe’s top court will give an opinion regarding Facebook privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Regulators Eye ‘Excess Capacity’ In European Banking System
July 08, 2019

In Europe, and specifically in banking, mergers – not for scale, but for efficiency? 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...

Bank Regulation
UK Watchdog Orders Barclays To Improve SMB Treatment
July 08, 2019

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is ordering Barclays to improve its treatment of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) after the financial institution reportedly admitted to initially failing to change practices to comply with CMA requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...