Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
UK Calls on Social Platforms to Crack Down on Finfluencers
April 26, 2026

England’s financial watchdog said social media platforms are not properly policing illegal financial promotions. 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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CFTC Takes NY State to Court Over Prediction Markets
April 26, 2026

Federal regulators are suing New York State over its enforcement of prediction markets. 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....

Bank Regulation
Paytm Payments Bank Folding After Loss of License
April 26, 2026

Paytm Payments Bank has lost its license following years of regulatory limits on its business. 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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Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting
April 24, 2026

Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bank Regulation
Banks Can’t Outsource Judgment to Algorithms
April 24, 2026

The growing reliance on automated customer interactions across banks and retailers is now being matched by a change in supervisory expectations, one that places continuous oversight at the center of financial operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AML
Treasury Chief Says Smarter AML Starts With Better Identity
April 23, 2026

A Wednesday (April 22) hearing on sanctions and illicit finance placed the machinery of anti-money laundering (AML) under scrutiny, as lawmakers and Treasury officials examined whether existing frameworks are keeping pace with the speed and structure of modern payments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Bank Regulation
FDIC Finds Steep Rise in Loans From Banks to Nonbanks
April 23, 2026

A new FDIC report monitors the sharp rise in lending from banks to nonbanks. 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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AI Startup Mercor Faces Lawsuit Over Data Breach
April 23, 2026

AI training feedback startup Mercor is reportedly facing legal action following a data breach. 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...

AML
FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
April 23, 2026

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. 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....