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Facebook To Get Senate Panel Scrutiny Over Libra Project

Facebook To Get Senate Panel Scrutiny Over Libra Project
Facebook To Get Senate Panel Scrutiny Over Libra Project
June 20, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Libra, the global cryptocurrency effort tied to Facebook, will be the focus of a Senate panel hearing next month, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story...

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Regulators, Lawmakers Press Facebook For Answers On Libra
Regulators, Lawmakers Press Facebook For Answers On Libra
June 20, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

News of the launch of Facebook cryptocurrency Libra has highlighted how the U.S. government will respond to the introduction of new digital currencies. Get the...

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Trump CFPB Pick Questioned On Consumer Finance Experience
Trump CFPB Pick Questioned On Consumer Finance Experience
July 20, 2018  |  CFPB

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held her own during intense questioning by Democratic Senators on Thursday (July 19)....

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
July 13, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission testified on Thursday (July 12) that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority. Get the Full...

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Credit Scoring Debate Climbs (Capitol) Hill
Credit Scoring Debate Climbs (Capitol) Hill
March 14, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

It’s no secret that legislation on Capitol Hill often gets mired in controversy and debate. And that’s especially true with a series of clashes over the...

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Fed’s Powell Credits Amazon For Low Inflation
Fed’s Powell Credits Amazon For Low Inflation
March 02, 2018  |  Amazon

When asked why inflation has been so low for the past decade, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell had an interesting answer: the Amazon effect. Get...

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Senate Banking Committee Gives McWilliams The Nod To Become Chair Of FDIC
Senate Banking Committee Gives McWilliams The Nod To Become Chair Of FDIC
February 09, 2018  |  Personnel

The Senate Banking Committee signed off on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jelena McWilliams to become the next chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC),...

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Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs
Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs
January 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

With big banks pulling back from small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending in the wake of the global financial crisis, the market was ripe for...

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