legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Report: Apple Aims to Settle EU Investigation Involving Contactless Payments

Report: Apple Aims to Settle EU Investigation Involving Contactless Payments
Report: Apple Aims to Settle EU Investigation Involving Contactless Payments
June 18, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple has reportedly made concessions to end a European Union (EU) antitrust investigation into its mobile payments system. The tech giant will give its rivals more access...

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‘Aggrieved’ FTX Customers Seek $8 Billion in Forfeited Assets
‘Aggrieved’ FTX Customers Seek $8 Billion in Forfeited Assets
June 18, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

A group of FTX customers say $8 billion of the company’s forfeited assets are rightfully theirs. As Coindesk reported Tuesday (June 17), these customers are seeking a...

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Making Sense of For Benefit Accounts (FBOs) and FinTech’s Future
Making Sense of For Benefit Accounts (FBOs) and FinTech’s Future
June 17, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The recent Synapse bankruptcy represents one of the biggest implosions in the FinTech sector’s history. The ongoing mess at the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform has affected...

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Google Antitrust Trial to Proceed After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
Google Antitrust Trial to Proceed After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
June 14, 2024  |  News

A judge denied Google’s motion to end U.S. antitrust regulators’ case focusing on its digital advertising. In a Friday (June 14) hearing, U.S. District Judge Leonie...

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Report: Judge Expected to Reject Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
Report: Judge Expected to Reject Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
June 13, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Credit card swipe fee litigation that has been fought for two decades is reportedly likely to remain unresolved for some time longer. A federal judge...

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UK Court Resolves Legal Dispute Between JPMorgan, Viva Wallet Founder
UK Court Resolves Legal Dispute Between JPMorgan, Viva Wallet Founder
June 13, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

A Thursday (June 13) ruling by a London High Court judge reportedly resolved a legal dispute between J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Haris Karonis,...

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Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
Spotify Faces FTC Complaint From Music Publishers
June 13, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify is facing an FTC complaint from music publishers and songwriters over royalties. As Bloomberg News reported, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) filed the complaint with the Federal Trade...

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SEC Seeks Federal Judge’s Approval of Settlement With Terraform Labs
SEC Seeks Federal Judge’s Approval of Settlement With Terraform Labs
June 12, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly asked a federal judge Wednesday (June 12) to approve a settlement with Terraform Labs. The deal would resolve an...

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