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Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?
Commentary // May 19, 2020

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Fitbit Sells 6M Wearable Devices In Q4 Amid Pending Google Acquisition
Earnings // February 20, 2020

As it sold more wearable devices and average selling price fell, which was driven by more affordable devices as well as higher promotions, Fitbit reported a non-GAAP net loss of $31 million for the fourth quarter. The firm said in an announcement that it did...

Regulatory Pushback Spooks Libra Backers
Facebook // August 23, 2019

Some early supporters of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, spooked by the intense regulatory scrutiny both national and worldwide, want to distance themselves from the project, according to a report by The Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

What Prepaid Card Rules Did On Their Summer Vacation
Prepaid // August 22, 2017

Prepaid cards have had a full year on the regulatory front, and the year isn’t over yet. 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...

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Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic?

May 19, 2020
The pandemic has forced many aspects of everyday life — for consumers, yes, but businesses too — to pause. 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, […]

Trump’s Fed Nominee Points To Regulatory Revamp

July 31, 2017
Not all financial services regulation is occurring across the pond, though Brexit and other countries grabbed their share of headlines this past week for our Regulatory Tracker. In the United...

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Regulatory Pushback Spooks Libra Backers

August 23, 2019
Some early supporters of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, spooked by the intense regulatory scrutiny both national and worldwide, want to distance themselves from the project, according to a report by The Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Wells Fargo Accused Of Closing Accounts Customers Needed

August 21, 2017
Wells Fargo, the embattled national bank, disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government regulatory agency, is investigating if it...

Australia Moves To Reform Digital Currency Laws

August 21, 2017
Digital currency is becoming one of the more pervasive forces pushing its way into all industries. As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum become more popular, governments around the...

Equiniti Expands UK Footprint

May 22, 2017
Equiniti Group PLC, a FTSE-listed FinTech and regulatory services business, announced the opening of its latest regional technology hub — Ada House. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...