Department Of Justice news and trends

Judge Rejects Visa’s Bid to Dismiss Debit Card Antitrust Lawsuit
Legal // June 24, 2025

A federal judge has rejected Visa’s bid to dismiss a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of stifling competition in the debit card market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency // June 18, 2025

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Justice Department Says Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Should Consider AI Tools
Google // May 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in the future of search was reportedly spotlighted Friday (May 30) during closing arguments over remedies in the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Google and Justice Department to Present Closing Arguments in Antitrust Case
ANTITRUST // May 30, 2025

Google and the Department of Justice are set to present their closing arguments Friday (May 30) in an antitrust case that could force the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser, stop paying Apple to be its default search engine and share data with competitors....

Interviews & Exclusives
‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory Reset

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. 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 agree to […]

What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025

December 26, 2024
Sweeping changes to debit card interchange fees — and the ways debit transactions are facilitated — may come in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Scam Factories Exploit Advanced Tech to Amplify Payments Fraud

March 13, 2024
Scam factories, where perpetrators themselves are victims of a system they help perpetuate, present a significant challenge to the integrity of global financial networks, resulting in an estimated $75 billion...

Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Cybersecurity Industry Workers Plead Guilty to Ransomware Attacks

December 30, 2025
Three men who worked in the cybersecurity industry pleaded guilty to charges related to ransomware attacks they launched with the help of ALPHV BlackCat in 2023. 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 […]

Judge Rejects Visa’s Bid to Dismiss Debit Card Antitrust Lawsuit

June 24, 2025
A federal judge has rejected Visa’s bid to dismiss a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of stifling competition in the debit card market. Get the Full Story Complete the...

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes

June 18, 2025
The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from...

Justice Department Says Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Should Consider AI Tools

May 30, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in the future of search was reportedly spotlighted Friday (May 30) during closing arguments over remedies in the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google. Get...