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Senate Confirms Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency
July 10, 2025

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday (July 10) to confirm the nomination of Jonathan Gould to be comptroller of the currency for a five-year term. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK Watchdog Shutters 1,600 Unlawful Financial Services Websites
July 10, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority shuttered over 1,600 websites last year suspected of promoting financial services without permission. 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...

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FSB Calls for New Curbs on Shadow Bank Companies
July 09, 2025

The Financial Stability Board, a global financial watchdog, is calling for greater oversight of the multitrillion-dollar shadow banking sector. 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...

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FCA Fines Monzo $28.5 Million for Accepting ‘Implausible’ Customer Info
July 08, 2025

Monzo, a digital bank in the United Kingdom, was fined 21,091,300 pounds (about $28.5 million) for deficient financial crime controls. 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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Apple Fights $580 Million App Store Fine in Europe
July 07, 2025

Apple has appealed what it calls an “unlawful” $580 million fine from the European Union. 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...

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SEC to Review Biden-Era Rules Imposed on SPACs
July 02, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday (July 2) that the agency will review some of the more recent rules it imposed on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK Competition Regulator Says Visa and Mastercard Fees Violate Law
June 27, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled unanimously Friday (June 27) that Visa and Mastercard’s multilateral interchange fees violate European competition law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations
June 16, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (June 16) that Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, will pay $5 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the organizations processed payments for deceptive tech-support schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Transportation Department to Streamline Regulations for Self-Driving Car Manufacturers
June 13, 2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will streamline an exemption process to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles.  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...