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EBA Chair Says Staffing Is ‘Major Concern’ for Crypto Regulation
July 31, 2022

There are reportedly “major concerns” among European regulatory officials about the ability to hire specialized staff to help regulate crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Former CFTC Chair: EU’s MiCA Bill May Hurt US Crypto
July 28, 2022

Ex-Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chief Chris Giancarlo has said the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill might end up exporting European crypto regulation and damage U.S. chances at making more concrete rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EU Considers Creating Tech Regulator
July 28, 2022

The European Commission is mulling the idea of a new directorate seeking to rein in Big Tech, which could be headed up by two top antitrust officials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Gensler Aims to Get Crypto Exchanges to Register With SEC
July 28, 2022

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has been working harder to try and get crypto trading platforms to register with the SEC as talk about how to regulate the assets increases in volume. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Polish Banks Face Fines if They Inhibit Mortgage Payment Holiday Scheme
July 26, 2022

Polish banks could face fines of up to 10% of their annual turnover if they make it difficult for mortgage holders to take advantage of payment holidays, the country’s consumer watchdog said Tuesday (July 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFTC Introduces Office of Technology Innovation as Crypto Regulation Develops
July 25, 2022

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is one of the top U.S. crypto regulators, is bolstering its regulatory power with the new Office of Technology Innovation, according to remarks from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam Monday (July 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. 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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Weekly TechREG: US, UK Lawmakers Move Stablecoin Bills; CFPB Could Force Banks to Reimburse Scam,...
July 22, 2022

This week, the U.K. government introduced the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would amend banking regulations to include stablecoins as a new payment method. The bill will also pave the way for the Treasury to issue new crypto rules. In the U.S., lawmakers are...

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Cannabis Firms See Prices Rise Ahead of Senate Hearing on Decriminalization
July 20, 2022

American and Canadian cannabis companies saw their stocks rise Wednesday (July 20) ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on possible federal marijuana decriminalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...