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Tariffs Could Reportedly Cost US Carmakers $10K per Vehicle
March 30, 2025

This week will bring new 25% tariffs on auto imports, a change that could shake the car industry. 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...

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Frank Founder Charlie Javice Convicted of $175 Million Fraud
March 30, 2025

Startup founder Charlie Javice has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase by misleading the bank about her customer base. 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...

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CFTC Says Digital Asset Derivatives Will Get Same Regulatory Treatment as Other Products
March 28, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission withdrew two advisories: one on the review of risks related to clearing digital assets, and the other on virtual currency derivative product listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FDIC Says Updated Guidance Frees Banks to Trade Crypto Without Prior Approval
March 28, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provided new guidance Friday (March 28) saying that FDIC-supervised institutions can engage in crypto-related activities without receiving prior FDIC approval, provided they adequately manage the associated risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation
March 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has added more defendants in its case against student loan debt relief operation Superior Servicing and its operator, Dennise Merdjanian. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Resolution to Repeal Overdraft Fee Rule Passes Senate, Awaits House Vote
March 27, 2025

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday (March 27) to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule capping overdraft fees. 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...

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Cleo AI Settles $17 Million FTC ‘Fast Money’ Case
March 27, 2025

The FTC has won a $17 million settlement against online cash advance company Cleo AI. 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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DOJ Launches Task Force to Police ‘Anticompetitive’ Regulators
March 27, 2025

The Department of Justice wants to eliminate “anticompetitive” state and federal laws and 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...

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CFPB Signals It Will Drop Rule to Treat BNPL Providers Like Credit Card Companies
March 27, 2025

The ultimate fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has yet to be settled, but the past few weeks have seen the CFPB rescind several orders and rules aimed at banks and FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...