consumer protection

FTC Says Epic Games Set to Refund $245 Million to Fortnite Players
FTC Says Epic Games Set to Refund $245 Million to Fortnite Players
March 15, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) multi-million case against Epic Games is winding down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK’s FCA: eMoney CEOs Must Make Consumer Duty Rules ‘Top Priority’
UK’s FCA: eMoney CEOs Must Make Consumer Duty Rules ‘Top Priority’
February 21, 2023  |  Regulation

A British regulator has told eMoney firms that they need to change some practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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PayPal Backs Australia’s BNPL Regulation Plans
PayPal Backs Australia’s BNPL Regulation Plans
February 16, 2023  |  BNPL

PayPal has lent its support to Australia’s planned buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Younger Adults 34% More Likely to Lose Money to Fraud 
Younger Adults 34% More Likely to Lose Money to Fraud 
December 08, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Younger people are more likely than older adults to report losing money to fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cracks Appear in Regulation as EU Delays MiCA
Cracks Appear in Regulation as EU Delays MiCA
November 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

What a difference a week makes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Calif. Privacy Law Marks Sea Change for Retailers’ eCommerce Strategies
Calif. Privacy Law Marks Sea Change for Retailers’ eCommerce Strategies
September 27, 2022  |  Retail

Two years in, and data privacy’s seismic shift — with California at its epicenter — may upend the way retailers close the deal. Get the...

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CFPB Warns Businesses Not to Misrepresent FDIC Insurance
CFPB Warns Businesses Not to Misrepresent FDIC Insurance
May 17, 2022  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking out for consumers at risk of succumbing to false advertising stemming from misusing the Federal Deposit Insurance...

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From BNPL to Crypto, Former CFPB Official Says ‘Everything Viewed Suspiciously’
From BNPL to Crypto, Former CFPB Official Says ‘Everything Viewed Suspiciously’
September 16, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Nothing is as certain as death and taxes, they say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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With Domestic Travel Booming, Hopper Bets Its New Services Will Take Off Too
With Domestic Travel Booming, Hopper Bets Its New Services Will Take Off Too
August 25, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

As COVID-19 ebbs and flows and a sustainable re-opening for business and leisure remains shrouded in uncertainty, at least one thing has become clear; people...

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