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EU Seeks US Help in Policing ‘Dominant Digital Platforms’
March 06, 2025

European Union lawmakers are reportedly countering accusations that they are treating tech giants in the United States unfairly. 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...

Bank Regulation
Congressional Actions Against CFPB Overdraft, Digital Payments Rules May Spur Financial Services Innovation
March 06, 2025

Wednesday’s (March 5) actions in Congress against two Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules — one governing digital payments providers, the other focused on bank overdraft fees — open up a new front against the embattled agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Visa and Mastercard Accused of Card Monopoly by UK Watchdog
March 06, 2025

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action in the United Kingdom following a payments watchdog’s investigation. 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,...

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Trump Sets Meeting With Tech CEOs as Tariff Pressures Set In
March 06, 2025

President Trump will reportedly meet with top U.S. tech companies facing tariff-related pressure. 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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CFPB’s Payment App and Overdraft Rules Face Challenges in Congress
March 05, 2025

Two rules announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the Biden administration suffered setbacks in Congress on Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Reports: Congress to Vote on DOGE’s Suggested Spending Cuts
March 05, 2025

Congress will reportedly get more say in the federal spending cuts and layoffs being made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bank Regulation
Bank of England Weighs New Capital Thresholds for Smaller Lenders
March 05, 2025

The Bank of England is weighing an increase to its retail deposits leverage ratio threshold. 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....

Bank Regulation
FDIC Regulatory Revamp May Smooth Path to Bank Mergers, Formations and FinTech Partnerships
March 05, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), like other regulatory agencies, is rapidly being reshaped. The very structure of the agency may be drastically altered. A continuing rollback of rules and enforcement actions will have repercussions for banks and FinTechs alike. Get the Full Story Complete...

Bank Regulation
Evolve to Disburse More Funds Tied to Synapse Bankruptcy
March 04, 2025

Evolve Bank & Trust said Tuesday (March 4) that it is set to return some funds to end users impacted by the Synapse bankruptcy but does not yet have the information it needs to return additional funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...