Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Illinois Swipe Fee Law Upheld by Federal Court
February 11, 2026

An Illinois ban on card interchange fees for taxes and tips has survived a court challenge. 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...

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Google Faces Trademark Battle Over AI Video Tools
February 09, 2026

Autodesk sued Google on Friday (Feb. 6), alleging that the tech giant infringed on its “Flow” trademark for artificial intelligence-powered software, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

ANTITRUST
EU Tells Meta to Allow Room for Rival AI Assistants
February 09, 2026

European competition regulators say Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant policy violates antitrust regulations. 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...

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Consumer Group Attacks CFPB Plan to Limit Complaints
February 05, 2026

A consumer advocacy group said that potential changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s complaint system could make it harder for people to file complaints about credit reporting companies, debt collectors, banks and other businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Bank Regulation
Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts
February 04, 2026

The House Financial Services Committee convened Wednesday (Feb. 4) for a marathon session on financial sector stability lasting roughly five hours, characterized by sharp ideological divides and procedural maneuvering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Nevada Files Civil Enforcement Action to Stop Coinbase From Offering Event Contracts
February 03, 2026

The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a civil enforcement action Monday (Feb. 2), seeking to stop Coinbase from offering certain event contracts in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bank Regulation
FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
February 03, 2026

Community banks still trade on proximity and relationships, but their appeal now hinges just as much on whether they can deliver modern digital services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bank Regulation
Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
January 29, 2026

Digital financial services giant Nu received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new national bank in the United States, according to a Thursday (Jan. 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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ADM to Pay $40 Million to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Claims
January 28, 2026

Food processing and commodities trading corporation Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reached Wednesday (Jan. 28) a $40 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve allegations that the company defrauded investors by artificially inflating profit margins in its nutrition segment, according to The...