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New House Financial Services Leadership Targets Digital Asset Regulation
January 09, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee has chosen leadership with an eye toward digital asset regulation. 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 Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
January 08, 2025

The FTC says it has finalized a $7 million settlement with H&R Block. 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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DOJ Warns Against AI Washing as Ex-MoviePass CEO Pleads Guilty 
January 08, 2025

The former chief executive of MoviePass’ parent company has admitted to defrauding the company’s investors. 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 Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
January 03, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about its product and failed to disclose its material connections to online reviewers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FTC Approves Final Order Against AI-Enabled Consumer Review Platform Sitejabber
January 03, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final order against Sitejabber, the provider of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled consumer review platform, prohibiting the company from making or facilitating misrepresentations about ratings and reviews. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Compliance Moved From Cost Center to Growth Engine in 2024
December 27, 2024

For decades, compliance has been viewed as a necessary but costly burden — a box to check to avoid penalties, maintain licenses and keep regulators at bay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025
December 26, 2024

Sweeping changes to debit card interchange fees — and the ways debit transactions are facilitated — may come in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Financial Services Regulation in 2025: More of the Same or Radical Shift?
December 24, 2024

This year was marked by a steady drumbeat of regulations and rules — and requests from regulators for information and comments from financial services players — touching on everything from credit card late fees to data sharing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision
December 23, 2024

Four financial authorities in the United Kingdom said they are working to improve their cooperation and will revise their agreement as the government pursues its National Payments Vision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...