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Coinbase Says SEC Will Dismiss Lawsuit Against Company Next Week
February 21, 2025

Coinbase said Friday (Feb. 21) that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have agreed in principle to dismiss the agency’s enforcement case against the cryptocurrency company, subject to commissioner approval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Tech Platforms’ User Censorship 
February 20, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday (Feb. 20) that technology platforms may be breaking the law when they deny or degrade users’ access to services based on the content of their speech or affiliations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
February 20, 2025

A grand jury is reportedly probing criminal conduct at bankrupt FinTech firm Synapse. 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....

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Trump Proposes Returning 20% of DOGE Savings to Taxpayers
February 20, 2025

President Trump has floated giving a $5,000 “DOGE Dividend” to U.S. taxpayers. 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...

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Senate Democrats: Musk’s CFPB Dealings Present Ethical Conflict
February 19, 2025

A pair of Senate Democrats say they want to kick DOGE out of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 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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Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. 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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Judge Denies State Attorneys General Request to Bar DOGE From Data
February 18, 2025

A federal judge denied a request by 14 state attorneys general to temporarily bar the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing data at seven federal agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trump’s Tariff Plans Reframe Compliance’s Role in a Protectionist Era
February 18, 2025

When it comes to managing for uncertainty, chief financial officers are expected to nimbly handle both a sea of change and changing seas. 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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FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
February 18, 2025

Big business had hoped the Trump administration would approach regulation somewhat differently than its predecessor. 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,...