Legal & Regulation

ANTITRUST
Publishers File Antitrust Complaint in Europe Targeting Google’s AI Overviews
July 04, 2025

The Independent Publishers Alliance has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, alleging that Google’s AI Overviews represent an abuse of the company’s market power in online search. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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SEC to Review Biden-Era Rules Imposed on SPACs
July 02, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday (July 2) that the agency will review some of the more recent rules it imposed on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFPB
CFPB Cancels $95 Million Settlement With Navy Federal CU
July 02, 2025

America’s consumer watchdog has cancelled a $95 million fine against the country’s largest credit union. 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,...

Bank Regulation
Banks Increase Dividends After Passing Federal Reserve’s Annual Stress Tests
July 01, 2025

The biggest U.S. banks reportedly increased their dividends after passing the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests last week. 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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Standard Chartered Faces Lawsuit Related to Decade-Old 1MDB Scandal
July 01, 2025

Standard Chartered is reportedly facing a lawsuit in Singapore filed by liquidators who are trying to recover money from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Supreme Court Won’t Weigh in on Coinbase-IRS Dispute
June 30, 2025

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Coinbase customer fighting the IRS. 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 completing this form,...

CFPB
CFPB Funding Cuts Get OK From Senate Parliamentarian
June 29, 2025

The future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding is once again uncertain. 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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UK Competition Regulator Says Visa and Mastercard Fees Violate Law
June 27, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled unanimously Friday (June 27) that Visa and Mastercard’s multilateral interchange fees violate European competition law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
Banking Agencies Seek Comment on Proposal to Modify Capital Standards
June 27, 2025

The federal banking agencies said Friday (June 27) that they are requesting comment by Aug. 26 on a proposal to modify the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) capital standards for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...