Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
SEC’s Moves To ‘Modernize’ ETFs Hint At Crypto Future
October 07, 2019

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to “modernize” the regulation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a bid to make those investment vehicles more innovative, and give them quicker entrance to the market. Might that pave the way for the emergence of cryptocurrency...

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Domino’s Supreme Court Decision Spotlights Online Web Accessibility
October 07, 2019

When it comes to QSR and mobile innovation, pizza seller Domino’s has earned itself a leading position. Now, thanks to a court case brought against the chain by a blind consumer, we can probably expect more innovation in the coming years to make eCommerce more...

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EU Slaps Broadcom With Interim Anti-Competitive Order
October 07, 2019

The European Union’s antitrust enforcer Margrethe Vestager is handing down an interim order to U.S. chipmaker Broadcom to halt purported anti-competitive practices, the Financial Times reported on Monday (Oct. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Britain Is Considering Banning Crypto-Related Derivatives
October 07, 2019

Britain is reportedly considering banning the sale of derivatives involved with cryptocurrency assets, such as bitcoin. 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...

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EU Probes Libra Risks With New Questions For Facebook
October 07, 2019

The European Commission has asked Facebook and the Libra Association to respond to a series of questions on financial stability, money laundering and data privacy risks that could be posed by the project, CNBC reported on Monday (Oct. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Big Tech Privacy Bill Faces Delays
October 07, 2019

Big Tech has faced a number of inquiries growing in scope and scrutiny as lawmakers have been focused on competitive practices and efforts to ensure data privacy and protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trending: How EU Regulators Are Complicating SCA Compliance
October 07, 2019

Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is just weeks-old and already mired in controversy. Merchants in the European Union (EU) are still wondering exactly what changes the regulation will bring when it comes to their relationships with customers. Meanwhile, payment service providers (PSPs) are scrambling to find...

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Why The SAFE Banking Act Won’t Solve All Cannabis’ Payment Problems
October 07, 2019

One down, two more steps to go: That’s the situation with the federal SAFE Banking Act, which recently won approval by the U.S House of Representatives. The bill promises to open up cashless payments for the growing retail cannabis industry. If the bill were to...

ANTITRUST
Congress Calls On Spotify To Name Apple Violations
October 04, 2019

As part of its continuing probe into potential antitrust practices that hamper competition, the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has asked Spotify for information about dealing with Apple and its App Store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...