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Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly
April 17, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. 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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Key Dates in Google’s AdTech Monopoly Case From Filing to Federal Ruling
April 17, 2025

A federal judge’s landmark ruling Thursday (April 17) found Google guilty of illegally monopolizing the online advertising technology market, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between regulators and Big Tech. The decision comes after more than two years of legal wrangling, with the...

CFPB
CFPB Reportedly Planning Dramatic Enforcement Rollback 
April 17, 2025

America’s chief consumer finance watchdog is reportedly scaling back enforcement of financial services companies. 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...

Bank Regulation
OCC Combines Supervision Activities and Elevates Information Technology and Security
April 16, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said Wednesday (April 16) that it will combine some of its supervision activities; blend its risk identification, analysis and policy efforts; and elevate its Information Technology and Security (ITS) function. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Legal & Regulation
California Takes Trump to Court Over ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs
April 16, 2025

California is set to become the first state to sue President Donald Trump over his tariffs. 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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Report: SEC Leadership Resists DOGE Request for Staff Emails
April 15, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly resisted a request from the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team at the agency to access staff emails, personnel data, contracts and payment systems.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Earned Wage Access Demand Bumps Up Against Litigation and Drumbeat of State Regulations
April 15, 2025

PYMNTS Intelligence has spotlighted the appeal of on-demand wages, as the ability to break free from the two-week pay cycle allows workers to manage cash flow and their expenses in a more fluid manner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK’s FCA to Establish Regional Offices in US and Asia-Pacific
April 15, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the United States and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer services like helping firms navigate U.K. regulations to enter the U.K. market or raise capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Bank Regulation
Report: OCC Hack Prompts Information Sharing Limits From Big Banks
April 14, 2025

A Bloomberg report released late Monday (April 14) says that JPMorgan Chase and Bank of New York Mellon have scaled back electronic information sharing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following a significant breach of the regulator’s email system. Get the...