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CFPB
CFPB Back at Office to Deal With Complaint Backlog
March 16, 2025

Reports of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) death may have been somewhat exaggerated.  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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FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $337 Million in Refunds in 2024
March 14, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement actions resulted in $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024. 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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UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Removing Contactless Card Payment Limit
March 14, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public comment on its proposal to remove the 100-pound (about $129) limit on contactless card payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Stablecoin Bill Heads to Senate After Vote in Banking Committee
March 13, 2025

A stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, is headed to the full Senate after being advanced by an 18-6 vote in the Senate Banking Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Car Buyers in Vroom Settlement
March 13, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending more than $934,000 in refunds to consumers after reaching a settlement with online used car dealer Vroom in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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DOGE Ordered to Provide Details of Cost-Cutting Efforts
March 13, 2025

A federal judge wants more information on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting project. 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...

Bank Regulation
Trump Picks Michelle Bowman for Fed Supervision Vice Chair
March 13, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has reportedly been tapped to serve as the central bank’s vice-chair of supervision. 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...

ANTITRUST
Report: FTC to Continue Biden Administration’s Antitrust Probe of Microsoft
March 12, 2025

An antitrust probe of Microsoft that was launched in the last days of the Biden administration will reportedly continue under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Chair of UK’s Payment Systems Regulator Calls Abolition ‘Pragmatic Next Step’
March 12, 2025

The head of the United Kingdom’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) reportedly said Wednesday (March 12) that he had been aware since January that the regulator could be abolished, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday (March 11) that it will be. Get the Full Story Complete the form...