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CFPB Signals It Will Drop Rule to Treat BNPL Providers Like Credit Card Companies
March 27, 2025

The ultimate fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has yet to be settled, but the past few weeks have seen the CFPB rescind several orders and rules aimed at banks and FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Utah Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Earned Wage Access Industry
March 26, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an earned wage access bill Wednesday (March 26), according to a press release issued by his office. 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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UK’s FCA Plans to Retire Outdated Guidance to Streamline Regulation
March 25, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to retire more than 100 pages of outdated guidance, withdraw hundreds of supervisory publications and take other steps to reduce burdens on businesses and improve outcomes for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood’s New Prediction-Markets Hub
March 24, 2025

Massachusetts’ securities regulator is reportedly investigating Robinhood’s newly launched prediction-markets hub. 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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FTC: eCommerce Support Platform Click Profit Misled Customers
March 18, 2025

Federal regulators have accused eCommerce infrastructure platform Click Profit of misleading its customers. 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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Washington Weekly: CFPB’s Future and the Impact of CDFI Cuts on Credit Unions
March 17, 2025

By the standards set previously in Q1, this Monday wasn’t as manic as most. In fact there’s an element of “business as usual” in this installment of the Washington Weekly as CFPB workers were called back to work. But the general atmosphere of business uncertainty...

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SEC Considers Axing Proposal for Crypto Custodial Requirements
March 17, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering its proposed rule that would extend investment advisers’ custodial requirements to crypto. 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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UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Removing Contactless Card Payment Limit
March 14, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public comment on its proposal to remove the 100-pound (about $129) limit on contactless card payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Stablecoin Bill Heads to Senate After Vote in Banking Committee
March 13, 2025

A stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, is headed to the full Senate after being advanced by an 18-6 vote in the Senate Banking Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...