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FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
August 08, 2019

The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to be able to have more access to social media to monitor potential threats, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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As SCA Deadline Looms, Merchants Scramble
August 08, 2019

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UK Watchdog Joins Chorus Of Regulators Asking For More Libra Info
August 05, 2019

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the U.K. said it sent out a statement to Facebook and 28 other outfits asking for more information about the Libra project, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Antitrust Concerns, Cryptos In Sharp Regulatory Focus  
August 05, 2019

There has been no summer slowdown for regulatory overtures toward technology firms, spanning social media, antitrust concerns and the cryptocurrency arenas. 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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Australia’s Big Banks Defend Spending Millions On Outside Auditors
August 05, 2019

Australia’s four biggest banks, along with large accounting firms, have joined forces to defend the use of independent audit firms as consultants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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US Senators Introduce Anti-Monopoly Legislation
August 03, 2019

Two U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal, proposed legislation on Friday (Aug. 2) that would make it easier to penalize Big Tech companies for antitrust violations, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Comment Period Extended For CFBP Debt Proposal
August 02, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) before it implements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK Regulator Says Stablecoins Are EMoney
July 31, 2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued updated guidance on the U.K.’s cryptocurrency market. 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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Albania Rolling Out E-Invoicing System To Ensure Tax Compliance
July 31, 2019

Albania has announced it will implement a new online billing system to prevent businesses from circumventing tax payments and to boost revenue in the country, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...