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China Regulators Tell Wall Street Execs New Rules Won’t Stifle Tech
September 19, 2021

Chinese regulators are defending their crackdown on industries that have disrupted the market as they speak with Wall Street executives, saying the new rules aren’t supposed to crush tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Upcoming US Sanctions Aim to Drive Out Crypto Ransomware Payments
September 17, 2021

The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to impose sanctions and issue new guidance to stop ransomware hackers from profiting from attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Sept. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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SEC Chair Gensler Tells Capitol Hill That Cryptos, Stock Trading Platforms Need Updated Regulations
September 15, 2021

Mr. Gensler goes to Washington. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Report: Georgetown Privacy Professor Bedoya is Biden’s FTC Commissioner Nominee
September 13, 2021

President Joe Biden will nominate Georgetown University law professor and privacy law expert Alvaro Bedoya as a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, according to a Bloomberg report that cited a person familiar with the situation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: China Demands ‘Walled Gardens’ Opened; Fortnite Still Banned From South Korea...
September 13, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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,...

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China’s Regulator Orders Tech Companies to Open ‘Walled Gardens’
September 12, 2021

A China regulator has told tech giants Alibaba, Tencent and others to stop blocking one another’s website links on their respective platforms, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record...
September 07, 2021

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China Pushes for Increased Insurance Regulations
September 03, 2021

China’s banking and insurance watchdog is looking to stiffen its oversight of insurance companies to limit financial risks and put out a draft guideline to achieve that goal as the country looks to recover from its COVID-19 pandemic-triggered economic struggles, according to Reuters. Get the...

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Robinhood Blasts ‘Draconian’ SEC Ban
September 03, 2021

Robinhood Markets says it is considering legal action against the Securities and Exchange Commission after the agency said it could ban payment for order flow, one of its chief revenue sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...