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HFSC Chairman Patrick McHenry Calls for Transparency in Financial Regulation
March 21, 2024

House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said Thursday (March 21) that the Basel III Endgame proposal and other projects threaten to give global governance bodies authority over American financial regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FTC Announces April 24 Hearing on Proposed Junk Fees Rule
March 21, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual hearing on April 24, allowing interested organizations to provide oral statements on the agency’s proposed rule to prohibit junk fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Ethereum Foundation Faces Investigation by Undisclosed ‘State Authority’
March 20, 2024

The Ethereum Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem, is reportedly under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority.” 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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Tracking Big Tech’s Responses to the EU’s DMA Gatekeeper Requirements
March 20, 2024

Under the EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA), which is intended to increase competition in the digital economy, Big Tech innovations — coming from both the U.S. and abroad — are finding themselves reshaped as companies scramble to comply with the new set of regulations which...

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M1 Finance FinRA Fine Highlights Regulators’ Move to Tighten Grip on ‘Finfluencers’
March 19, 2024

Social media platforms like TikTok have transformed into vital sources of financial information, particularly for millennials and Gen Zs, with nearly 80% of these demographics seeking advice through these channels.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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DOJ Targets ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Tech Startups
March 19, 2024

A top federal prosecutor is reportedly targeting startups that defraud investors ahead of going public. 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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EU Presses Big Tech Companies on AI Threats
March 14, 2024

European regulators want to question Big Tech firms about potential threats of generative artificial intelligence (AI). 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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EC Deepens Investigation of AliExpress Compliance With Digital Services Act
March 14, 2024

The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. 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...

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Swedish Court Fines Klarna $733,324 for Flaws in Privacy Notice
March 11, 2024

Klarna has reportedly been fined 7.5 million Swedish crowns ($733,324) after a Swedish court ruled that the company violated the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...