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Workable Exemptions Would Foster SEC, Crypto Collaboration, Says Commissioner Hester Peirce
March 08, 2022

Crypto companies have been arguing for years that they need more guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission to understand whether their products are securities and need to be regulated as such. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Utah on the Verge of Adopting Comprehensive Privacy Law
March 04, 2022

Utah is on track to enact a comprehensive state privacy law, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) reported Thursday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Amid War in Ukraine, Crypto Regulation Refocuses on the Dark Side of Digital Assets
March 03, 2022

A month ago, the argument about how to regulate cryptocurrencies was solidifying as one that cast the need for strong consumer protection against the need for rules that encourage innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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UK Regulator Bans Crypto Floki Inu Ad
March 02, 2022

The United Kingdom’s advertising regulator has taken aim at another crypto ad. 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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Complying With EU Data Laws Is Becoming Increasingly Complex 
February 28, 2022

Data breaches in Europe can be extremely expensive, up to 4% of a company’s annual turnover, thanks to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Fines for data breaches reached more than $1.1 billion in 2021, with Amazon leading the scoreboard with a staggering $867 million...

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FDIC Bars Three From Banking as Part of January’s Enforcement Actions
February 25, 2022

Three people were ordered from further participation “in any manner” having to do with financial institutions following January enforcement actions by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the agency announced on Friday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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TechREG Weekly: Biden’s Executive Crypto Order May Be Delayed; EU Wants More Data from US...
February 25, 2022

The week started with the prospect of an executive order by President Joe Biden to regulate cryptocurrencies that could trigger new regulation from different federal agencies and lawmakers. Yet, the turn of events with the military conflict in Ukraine will likely delay this executive order....

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Social Media Platforms Face a Difficult Situation to Deal with Misinformation 
February 25, 2022

Big Tech companies, and in particular social media platforms, face a new situation where content moderation and removal of misinformation will be of utmost importance. The military conflict in Ukraine is yet another situation where digital platforms may have to play an important role.  Get...

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US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Persuade EU to Change Digital Markets Act
February 24, 2022

A bipartisan group of 30 lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to talk to EU leaders and persuade them to change the proposed Digital Markets Act (DMA), as in their view, it “unfairly” targets U.S. tech companies.  Get the Full Story...