Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Report: European Commission Looking Into Visa and Mastercard Fees
May 23, 2025

The European Commission is reportedly looking into fees charged by Visa and Mastercard in a move that could lead to a formal probe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Third CFTC Commissioner Announces Plans to Leave Agency
May 22, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could be left with a single member sometime before the end of the year, as three current members have announced their intention to leave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ANTITRUST
Google’s Character.AI Deal Reportedly Draws Antitrust Attention
May 22, 2025

The Department of Justice is reportedly probing whether a Google artificial intelligence (AI) deal violates antitrust law. 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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UK Tribunal Finalizes Settlement in Class Action Against Mastercard
May 20, 2025

The U.K.’s Competition Appeal Tribunal announced its judgment Tuesday (May 20) in a long-running class action lawsuit that was brought against Mastercard over its swipe fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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SEC’s Crenshaw: Agency Playing ‘Dangerous Game’ With Regulation
May 20, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s sole Democratic member said the agency is straying from its mission, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (May 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bank Regulation
UK Central Bank Could Ease ‘Ringfencing’ Rules for Lenders
May 19, 2025

The Bank of England is reportedly looking to ease its “ringfencing” rules for British lenders. 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,...

CFPB
Federal Judges Weigh Future of CFPB Following White House Appeal
May 18, 2025

Federal judges are weighing a government appeal that could decide the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 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...

Bank Regulation
OCC Announces Enforcement Actions Against Banks and Individuals
May 16, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced enforcement actions against two banks and three individuals who are or were affiliated with banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FTX to Distribute $5 Billion to Creditors in Second Distribution
May 15, 2025

FTX’s bankruptcy advisers said Thursday (May 15) that they will distribute $5 billion to the former cryptocurrency exchange’s eligible creditors on May 30. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...