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Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act

Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
January 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and...

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FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
January 26, 2026  |  Banking

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law
British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law
January 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Bank of Scotland, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group, has been fined £160,000 (about $219,000) by a British regulator for breaching a sanctions law targeting...

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Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S....

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Nike Investigates Ransomware Group’s Claims of Data Breach
Nike Investigates Ransomware Group’s Claims of Data Breach
January 26, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Nike is investigating a potential data breach after ransomware group World Leaks claimed on its website that it had leaked 1.4 terabytes of data related to the...

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Zerohash Eyes $1.5 Billion Valuation After Exiting Mastercard Deal
Zerohash Eyes $1.5 Billion Valuation After Exiting Mastercard Deal
January 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million, CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Equifax Launches Employment and Income Data Alongside Credit Reports
Equifax Launches Employment and Income Data Alongside Credit Reports
January 26, 2026  |  Taxes

Equifax now offers lenders verified employment and income data along with credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
January 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Canada-based business finance platform Float Financial raised nearly 100 million Canadian dollars (about $73 million) in new funding, according to a Monday (Jan. 26) press...

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