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California Gives Ex-CFPB Chief Chopra Broad Consumer Enforcement Role
Legal & Regulation // August 03, 2026

California is launching a new cabinet-level agency that state officials say will consolidate consumer protection and business oversight of practices that increase costs for consumers and undermine fair competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety
Legal & Regulation // July 12, 2026

European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

AI-Powered Surveillance Pricing Facing Bans in 26 States
Retail // May 14, 2026

A number of states have moved to ban so-called “surveillance pricing” amid pushback from consumers and advocacy groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

CFPB Staff Return Plan Signals Agency Is Still Standing
CFPB // May 13, 2026

Staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are reportedly heading back to the office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
One Year After Synapse, How Much Have We Really Learned?

May 12, 2025
Welcome to another edition of Washington Weekly, the series in which PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster and QED Investors partner Amias Gerety start their conversation with a Manic Monday check-in. The weekly question: How manic is this Monday? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

Washington Weekly: CFPB’s Future and the Impact of CDFI Cuts on Credit Unions

March 17, 2025
By the standards set previously in Q1, this Monday wasn’t as manic as most. In fact there’s an element of “business as usual” in this installment of the Washington Weekly...

CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement

February 09, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB Says Overdraft Fees Are Junk Fees — But Are They?

January 17, 2024
Labels are popular on Capitol Hill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Quick Reads
FTC Warns Businesses Against Using Personalized Pricing

August 19, 2026
Federal regulators are warning that companies using consumers’ personal data to set prices could be violating the law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety

July 12, 2026
European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AI-Powered Surveillance Pricing Facing Bans in 26 States

May 14, 2026
A number of states have moved to ban so-called “surveillance pricing” amid pushback from consumers and advocacy groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

CFPB Staff Return Plan Signals Agency Is Still Standing

May 13, 2026
Staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are reportedly heading back to the office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...