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Judge Prevents DOGE From Accessing Social Security Information
March 20, 2025

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personally identifiable information from the Social Security Administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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White House Faces Opposition to Efforts to Reduce CDFI Fund
March 20, 2025

White House efforts to cut spending on a low-income lending program, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), are reportedly encountering opposition. 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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FTC: eCommerce Support Platform Click Profit Misled Customers
March 18, 2025

Federal regulators have accused eCommerce infrastructure platform Click Profit of misleading its customers. 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...

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Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision
March 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle (Miki) Bowman to be the Fed’s next vice chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Washington Weekly: CFPB’s Future and the Impact of CDFI Cuts on Credit Unions
March 17, 2025

By the standards set previously in Q1, this Monday wasn’t as manic as most. In fact there’s an element of “business as usual” in this installment of the Washington Weekly as CFPB workers were called back to work. But the general atmosphere of business uncertainty...

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SEC Considers Axing Proposal for Crypto Custodial Requirements
March 17, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering its proposed rule that would extend investment advisers’ custodial requirements to crypto. 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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CFPB Back at Office to Deal With Complaint Backlog
March 16, 2025

Reports of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) death may have been somewhat exaggerated.  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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FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $337 Million in Refunds in 2024
March 14, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement actions resulted in $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024. 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’s FCA Seeks Comment on Removing Contactless Card Payment Limit
March 14, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public comment on its proposal to remove the 100-pound (about $129) limit on contactless card payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...