Legal
JPMorgan Sues Greece’s Viva Wallet Over ‘Unlawful Actions’
January 09, 2025

The legal battle between J.P. Morgan Chase and Greece’s Viva Wallet is not over.  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...

Travel Payments
77% of Travelers Prioritize Experience Over Cost
January 09, 2025

The hospitality industry has seen a resurgence since COVID-19, and international travel and tourism are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cryptocurrency
Gensler Says Crypto Oversight Still Essential
January 08, 2025

Gary Gensler will step down as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jan. 20 with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Consumer Finance
Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports May Have Unintended Consequences
January 08, 2025

The promise of eliminating medical debt from credit reports — per the finalized rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — is that consumers’ credit scores will go up, and in some cases significantly. The numbers are a bit eye-popping, as the agency has...

CBW Says FDIC’s $20 Million AML Fine ‘Unreasonable’
January 08, 2025

CBW Bank, with roughly $90 million in assets, filed a suit against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) contending that $20.4 million in penalties assessed against the bank for alleged failures over anti-money laundering (AML) efforts and deficiencies are both “unprecedented” and “unreasonable.”   Get the...

Social Commerce
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Unveils X Money at CES 2025
January 08, 2025

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is taking steps toward its goal of becoming a super 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...

Google
Google Facing Mobile Phone Privacy Class Action Lawsuit
January 08, 2025

Tech giant Google is scheduled to be back in court Aug. 18, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 8) Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Bank Regulation
CFPB Permits Financial Data Exchange to Set Open Banking Standards
January 08, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recognized Financial Data Exchange (FDX) as a standard-setting body, allowing it to issue standards that companies can use to help them comply with the CFPB’s regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Blockchain
This Week in Web3: Blockchain for Business and Crypto Markets Regulation
January 08, 2025

The cryptocurrency industry has seen many milestones since bitcoin’s launch in 2009, but 2025 could be a watershed year. 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...