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Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE From Accessing Treasury Payments Data
February 10, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s government efficiency group from accessing the U.S. Treasury’s payment system. 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
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. 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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DOGE Reportedly Gets Access to Government’s Accounting Hub
February 09, 2025

Elon Musk is reportedly sending his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access the federal government’s central accounting system. 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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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. 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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What to Watch for as CFPB Stops Rulemaking in Its Tracks
February 07, 2025

To say it’s been an eventful week for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau might be an understatement. 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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Report: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Feeding Sensitive Data Into AI Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
February 06, 2025

Representatives of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have reportedly begun feeding sensitive information from government departments and agencies into artificial intelligence (AI) software to search for opportunities for spending cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AML
Brink’s Settles Anti-Money Laundering Charges With DOJ and FinCEN
February 06, 2025

The Brink’s Company said Thursday (Feb. 6) that its subsidiary, Brink’s Global Services USA (BGS USA), reached agreement with two U.S. agencies to resolve investigations related to cross-border currency shipments and compliance with federal money-transmitting laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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DOGE Pushed Back by Judge in Treasury Case
February 06, 2025

A judge has limited Elon Musk’s efficiency group’s access to the Treasury Department’s payment system. 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,...

Bank Regulation
Capitol Hill Hearing Pushes for ‘Rational’ Community Banking Regulation
February 05, 2025

Beware the dangers of regulatory “overreach” and a one-size-fits-all approach to community banking oversight, several industry participants testified at a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...