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Beyond Bitcoin, Token Regulation Looms, While Dodd-Frank Still in Bloom?
May 07, 2018

Bitcoin may be the marquee name in cryptocurrencies, but regulation may loom for its digital dollar brethren. 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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EU May Create Algorithms To Find Anti-Competitive Pricing
May 04, 2018

To find companies that may be using software to fix prices, EU regulators may create their own algorithms. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that it’s now easy for price collusion to occur, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Dodd-Frank Co-Author Believes The Bill Will Survive
May 03, 2018

Despite Republican plans to scale back on Dodd-Frank, its co-author is optimistic the legislation will survive. 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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FTC Finds New Chairman In Joseph Simons
May 02, 2018

So now it’s official. In the latest staffing moves at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on the heels of a raft of confirmations last week, Joseph Simons has been sworn in as FTC chairman. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Trulioo GM: FinCen, Technology And ID’ing Beneficial Owners
May 02, 2018

Customer due diligence rules are changing via FinCEN, with a focus on identifying and monitoring beneficial owners. Trulioo GM Zac Cohen notes that the nuances in making sure that FIs are on the "up and up" -- and short circuiting bad actors -- go far...

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ICOs On US Lawmakers’ Radar, As Ban Mulled
April 30, 2018

Initial coin offerings, or ICOs, have been on the receiving end of much criticism and a growing amount of regulatory scrutiny. 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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Senator Warren Wants More Answers From CFPB’s Mulvaney
April 30, 2018

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, putting more pressure on acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director, sent a letter asking Mick Mulvaney if he is helping the industries that he is supposed to be overseeing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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GDPR & PSD2: A Silver Lining For Fraudsters?
April 30, 2018

The deadlines for compliance with new European data regulations are right around the corner, and the impact of these changes won’t be limited to the European Union. According to Ethoca, neither should preparations for the shift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New York AG Wants More Info From Crypto Traders
April 18, 2018

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced the launch of the Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative, a fact-finding inquiry into the policies and practices of cryptocurrency trading platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...