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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...

White House Appeals Trade Court Ruling That Blocked Most Tariffs
Legal // May 29, 2025

The Trump administration reportedly asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a Wednesday (May 29) court ruling that largely blocked its tariffs and will take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court does not do so. Get the Full Story...

Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
Cryptocurrency // May 19, 2025

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the data breach announced last week by Coinbase Global. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Antitrust Suit Alleges Apple ‘Inhibits’ Cross-Platform Digital Wallets

March 21, 2024
Among the allegations contained in the U.S. government’s antitrust suit against Apple — as the tech giant is accused of acting as an anti-competitive monopoly in the smartphone market: 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 […]

Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers

September 17, 2018
In 2016, $81 million disappeared from Bangladesh’s central bank. It could have been a lot worse — hackers tried to get away with $1 billion. U..S court filings this month...

Quick Reads
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 form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

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...

White House Appeals Trade Court Ruling That Blocked Most Tariffs

May 29, 2025
The Trump administration reportedly asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a Wednesday (May 29) court ruling that largely blocked its tariffs and will take the case to the...