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Trump Names New CFPB Head Amid Regulatory ‘Limbo’
February 12, 2025

President Trump has named a new CFPB director while the agency faces an uncertain future. 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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CFPB in Limbo — Should FinTechs and Banks Stay the Course?
February 10, 2025

The phrase “manic Monday” is getting a pretty good workout these days. Far from being a cute top 40 song from the ’80s, the ongoing drama at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has put a new spin on catching up with the weekend news....

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Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025

The new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, reportedly told the agency’s employees Monday (Feb. 10) to stay out of the office and not perform any work tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Treasury Union Files Suit to Combat CFPB Shutdown
February 10, 2025

The CFPB’s sudden weekend shutdown is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. 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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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. 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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What to Watch for as CFPB Stops Rulemaking in Its Tracks
February 07, 2025

To say it’s been an eventful week for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau might be an understatement. 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...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Does Trump 1.0 Give Clues to the CFPB’s Fate During Trump 2.0?
February 03, 2025

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a sizable shoe has dropped. 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...

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CFPB Director Chopra Fired by Trump
February 02, 2025

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired by President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb. 1) morning. 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...