investigations

Fed’s Goldman Probe and Regulators’ Remarks Signal Heightened Digital Lending Scrutiny
Fed’s Goldman Probe and Regulators’ Remarks Signal Heightened Digital Lending Scrutiny
January 23, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The rise of digital banking — and specifically, consumer lending — looks set for renewed focus from regulators. As reported last week, the Federal Reserve...

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Report: PayPal Focus of German Antitrust Investigation
Report: PayPal Focus of German Antitrust Investigation
January 23, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Germany’s competition watchdog is reportedly investigating PayPal over possible obstruction of its competitors. The head of that country’s Federal Cartel Office says he is examining...

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FTX Prosecutors Seize Robinhood Shares From Bankman-Fried Assets
FTX Prosecutors Seize Robinhood Shares From Bankman-Fried Assets
January 22, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal prosecutors have seized nearly $700 million in assets from disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. According to a Friday (Jan. 20) court filing, a bulk...

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Fed Wants More Information From Goldman on Marcus Risk Management
Fed Wants More Information From Goldman on Marcus Risk Management
January 20, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve is reportedly investigating Goldman Sachs’ consumer business, Marcus. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Jan. 20) that the regulator is looking...

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FTX Venture Backers Look to Deflect Crypto Diligence Scrutiny
FTX Venture Backers Look to Deflect Crypto Diligence Scrutiny
January 13, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Blue chip investors’ relations with LPs and regulators have been strained by the FTX fiasco. They are now trying to save face and promising to...

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Report: Crypto Lender Nexo Raided in Money Laundering Probe
Report: Crypto Lender Nexo Raided in Money Laundering Probe
January 12, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Bulgarian police have reportedly raided cryptocurrency lender Nexo in a money laundering and tax probe. Authorities are looking into Nexo on suspicion of money laundering,...

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Former FTX President Hints He’s Cooperating With Crypto Collapse Investigation
Former FTX President Hints He’s Cooperating With Crypto Collapse Investigation
January 09, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The former president of FTX says he’ll reveal his insights about the firm’s collapse “in time.” During a Twitter exchange late Sunday (Jan. 8), Brett...

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Coinbase Pays $100M to NYDFS for Compliance ‘Failures’
Coinbase Pays $100M to NYDFS for Compliance ‘Failures’
January 04, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase has agreed to a $100 million settlement with New York State following an investigation into its compliance program. The New York Department of Financial...

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Amazon Ends EU Antitrust Probes With Settlement
Amazon Ends EU Antitrust Probes With Settlement
December 20, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Amazon has reached a settlement in a pair of European antitrust probes against the retailer. The agreement, announced Tuesday (Dec. 19), includes a concession by...

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