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Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Justification for Tariffs
April 14, 2025

The Trump administration’s justification for its tariffs is being challenged by a lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade on behalf of five small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
April 14, 2025

The protracted Synapse Financial Technologies bankruptcy is nearing its final stages with a whimper rather than a bang. Late last week (April 10) Trustee Jelena McWilliams filed a status report with the Central California Bankruptcy Court that laid the ground for dismissal or conversion of...

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CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Comerica Bank Over Federal Benefits Program
April 11, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly dropped a lawsuit against Comerica Bank that targeted the bank’s handling of a federal benefits program, alleging that it provided poor service to the recipients of benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CFPB Ends Enforcement of Registry of Consumer Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Companies
April 11, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday (April 11) that it will not prioritize enforcement of a regulation requiring a registry of nonbank financial companies that have broken consumer laws and are subject to federal, state or local government or court orders.  Get the Full...

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CFTC Clarifies Views on Regulatory Treatment of Foreign Exchange Products
April 10, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interpretive letter providing views on certain foreign exchange (FX) transactions. 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...

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Trump Boosts Tariffs on Low-Value Packages Again After China Retaliates
April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump increased the previously announced tariffs on low-value packages from China after that country retaliated against the U.S. by boosting its tariffs on U.S. goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Block Fined $40 Million for Cash App’s Anti-Money Laundering Failures
April 10, 2025

Block will pay a $40 million penalty over anti-money laundering deficiencies in its Cash App. 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....

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CFPB’s Overdraft Rule Set to Be Repealed After House Vote
April 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule capping overdraft fees is set to be repealed after the House of Representatives voted Wednesday (April 9) to disapprove it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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House Votes to Repeal CFPB Rule Covering Consumer Payment Apps
April 09, 2025

The House of Representatives passed a Congressional Review Act resolution Wednesday (April 9), overturning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rule, “Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...