Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB Bolsters Data Privacy, Cybersecurity Regulations
CFPB Bolsters Data Privacy, Cybersecurity Regulations
July 07, 2022  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday (July 7) handed down new data privacy and cybersecurity regulations to dictate how companies can use and...

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Today in FinTech: GetVantage Raises $36M; Apple Allows Third-Party Payments in S Korea
Today in FinTech: GetVantage Raises $36M; Apple Allows Third-Party Payments in S Korea
June 30, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, GetVantage secures $36 million to grow its footprint in Southeast Asia, while Apple has to take a reduced commission in South...

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Today in TechREG: EU Agrees on Strong AML Rules for Crypto Transactions; CFPB Warns Debt Collectors About Fees
Today in TechREG: EU Agrees on Strong AML Rules for Crypto Transactions; CFPB Warns Debt...
June 30, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, European Union negotiators have reached an agreement about the scope of anti-money laundering (AML) rules for cryptocurrency transactions. While most of the...

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Today in TechREG: CFPB Wants Credit Reporting Standards in BNPL Sector; ECB’s Board Member Urges Firms to Adopt EU Instant Payments
Today in TechREG: CFPB Wants Credit Reporting Standards in BNPL Sector; ECB’s Board Member Urges...
June 16, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has encouraged buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers and credit report agencies to standardize BNPL payment...

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TechREG Weekly US: Lawmakers Propose Crypto Legislation; DOJ Urges More Int’l Cooperation
TechREG Weekly US: Lawmakers Propose Crypto Legislation; DOJ Urges More Int’l Cooperation
June 10, 2022  |  Regulation

This week in TechREG U.S., cryptocurrency regulation has dominated the space. Lawmakers have discussed the role of cryptos in ransomware attacks and how to tackle...

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Today in TechREG: CFPB’s ‘No-Action Letters’ May Raise Questions; WhatsApp Has One Month to Comply With EU Consumer Law
Today in TechREG: CFPB’s ‘No-Action Letters’ May Raise Questions; WhatsApp Has One Month to Comply...
June 09, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) removed Upstart from its list of approved “no-action letters” (NALs). The NALs provided regulatory immunity, but...

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Authorized Push Payment Fraud Challenges CFPB’s Open Banking Stance
Authorized Push Payment Fraud Challenges CFPB’s Open Banking Stance
May 30, 2022  |  Regulation

Despite the absence of specific legislation mandating the use of open banking in the U.S., this practice is growing across the country. Open banking —...

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Today in TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says Crypto Dependent on ‘Hype’
Today in TechREG: CFPB Takes Steps to Implement Open Banking Principles; US Banking Regulator Says...
May 25, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the creation of a new office in the agency to promote competition and innovation. When...

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TechREG Weekly: Global Agencies Call for Stablecoin Regulation as Prices Collapse
TechREG Weekly: Global Agencies Call for Stablecoin Regulation as Prices Collapse
May 13, 2022  |  Regulation

The price drop in stablecoin TerraUSD and the collapse in its associated cryptocurrency LUNA has triggered a global call for stablecoin regulation. From the U.S....

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