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3 Former Executives Involved With FTX Agree to SEC Final Judgments
Cryptocurrency // December 19, 2025

Three former executives involved with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have agreed to final judgments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), without denying the commission’s allegations, according to the SEC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets
Legal // December 19, 2025

Coinbase filed lawsuits in Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, challenging each state’s efforts to control or block prediction markets. 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...

Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
Legal // December 18, 2025

Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
Subscriptions // December 16, 2025

Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend how virtually every modern subscription service operates.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Generative AI Forces Copyright and Antitrust to Collide

December 23, 2025
Watch more: TechReg Talks: Penn State’s Daryl Lim 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 receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments

June 10, 2025
Last month, U.S. lawmakers promised stablecoin regulations would be approved by Memorial Day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal

June 09, 2025
The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California...

Digital Blind Spots Leave FinTech Firms Exposed as Cyber Litigation Explodes

May 15, 2025
The internet may have rewritten data rights, but courts are starting to catch up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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3 Former Executives Involved With FTX Agree to SEC Final Judgments

December 19, 2025
Three former executives involved with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have agreed to final judgments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), without denying the commission’s allegations, according to the SEC. 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 […]

Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets

December 19, 2025
Coinbase filed lawsuits in Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, challenging each state’s efforts to control or block prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments

December 18, 2025
Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices

December 16, 2025
Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend...