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CFPB Funding Cuts Get OK From Senate Parliamentarian
June 29, 2025

The future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding is once again uncertain. 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...

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UK Competition Regulator Says Visa and Mastercard Fees Violate Law
June 27, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled unanimously Friday (June 27) that Visa and Mastercard’s multilateral interchange fees violate European competition law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
Banking Agencies Seek Comment on Proposal to Modify Capital Standards
June 27, 2025

The federal banking agencies said Friday (June 27) that they are requesting comment by Aug. 26 on a proposal to modify the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) capital standards for banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Senate Parliamentarian Raises Doubts About Provision Banning State AI Rules
June 26, 2025

The Senate parliamentarian has reportedly raised further questions about a provision in the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that would ban states from making rules about artificial intelligence (AI), after initially approving the provision over the weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Judge Rejects Settlement Proposed by Ripple and SEC
June 26, 2025

A federal judge reportedly rejected a joint motion by blockchain company Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve their proposed settlement in a lawsuit over the sale of unregistered securities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Bank Regulation
EU Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Bank Failure Rules
June 26, 2025

European lawmakers have reportedly reached an agreement on how to manage failing banks. 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....

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House Committee Hearing Assesses Sarbanes-Oxley Act’s Impact on Capital Markets
June 25, 2025

The effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) are being discussed Wednesday (June 25) in a hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee’s Capital Markets Subcommittee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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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 —...

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AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval
June 23, 2025

AT&T’s proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit involving data breaches reportedly received a judge’s preliminary approval Friday (June 20). 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...