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European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
February 12, 2025

The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CFPB Director Nomination Tops Trump’s Picks to Lead Financial Regulators
February 12, 2025

Three weeks in, President Donald Trump’s second term has been anything but quiet. 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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White House Weighs Folding FDIC Into Other Agencies
February 12, 2025

The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans to shrink one of America’s banking regulation bodies. 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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FTC Names General Counsel and Heads of Consumer Protection and Competition Bureaus
February 10, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission has a new general counsel and two new heads of bureaus. 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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With CFPB Closed, Open Banking Awaits Next Steps
February 10, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is shuttered — at least for now. 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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Treasury Payments Systems at Risk? The DOGE Dilemma and What It Means for Banks
February 03, 2025

The events of the Feb. 1 weekend are tough to get your head around. Elon Musk and his team at DOGE were given access to the U.S. Treasury payments system,  perhaps the world’s most sensitive and potentially impactful. That’s about $5 trillion worth of flows...

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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. 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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FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews
January 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending nearly $2.4 million to customers of fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova, which the agency alleged prevented negative reviews from being posted on the company’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Ex-FTC Chair: Private Equity Is Hurting US Health System
January 26, 2025

The former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said private equity firms warrant closer White House attention. 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...