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CFPB Final Rule on Credit Unchanged From Industry-Supported Proposal
April 22, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published its final rule on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) on Wednesday (April 22). 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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Labor Department Proposes Unified Joint Employer Standard
April 22, 2026

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule clarifying joint employer status under federal wage and hour laws, saying the proposal would make it simpler for employers to comply with the laws and for employees to understand their rights. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Congress Moves to Give FinTechs Direct Fed Payment Access With PACE Bill
April 22, 2026

The future of payments infrastructure may hinge less on technology than on who is permitted to connect to it. 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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House Bill Would Reduce Small Lenders’ Reporting Requirements
April 22, 2026

A bill that would reduce small lenders’ reporting requirements was one of four bills the House Financial Services Committee advanced to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026

New York sued Coinbase and Gemini Titan Tuesday (April 21), alleging that the companies’ prediction market platforms are illegal, unlicensed gambling operations. 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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PACE Act Would Open Fed Payment Rails to FinTechs
April 21, 2026

New proposed federal legislation would give more financial institutions access to federal payment systems. 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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OCC Enters the Interchange Fight and Raises the Stakes
April 20, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is moving on two fronts to reshape how interchange is governed in the United States, pushing federal oversight into a fight that started in Illinois but won’t stay there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Supreme Court Might Decide Future of Kalshi Sport Event Contracts
April 20, 2026

Kalshi’s battle with state governments over its sports-related event contracts may be headed for the Supreme Court, Fortune reported Monday (April 20). 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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Importers Prep for Monday Opening of Tariff Refund Portal
April 17, 2026

Importers are preparing to file claims Monday (April 20) for refunds of tariffs, but are not certain what to expect, Reuters reported Friday (April 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...