Legislation

Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body or the process of making it. Before an item of legislation becomes law it may be known as a bill, and may be broadly referred to as "legislation", while it remains under consideration to distinguish it from other business.

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Belarus Legalizes Cryptocurrency Transactions To Boost Foreign Investment
Belarus Legalizes Cryptocurrency Transactions To Boost Foreign Investment
December 26, 2017  |  International

Belarus has legalized cryptocurrency transactions in an attempt to boost private sector growth and foreign investment. According to Reuters, President Alexander Lukashenko signed the decree...

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Financial Institutions Team Up On Data Security Push
Financial Institutions Team Up On Data Security Push
December 22, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Seven trade associations representing banks and credit unions have joined forces to call on Congress to put in place stricter cybersecurity standards to prevent more...

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Australian Parliament Approves Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
Australian Parliament Approves Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
December 11, 2017  |  Legal

The Australian Senate has passed legislation extending anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulation of digital currency exchanges. The legislation, which was passed last week, requires...

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Alexa Sizzles, Etsy Fizzles And Data Security Eyes A Legislative Leap Forward
Alexa Sizzles, Etsy Fizzles And Data Security Eyes A Legislative Leap Forward
December 08, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Alexa: Users are spending more, and they seem to like doing it, as evidenced by stickiness. A new study reports that Amazon Echo users are boosting their...

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Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
December 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The public may learn of data breaches much more promptly if three senators get their way on a proposed Senate bill, the Data Security and...

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Payday Lending And The New CFPB
Payday Lending And The New CFPB
December 05, 2017  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and payday loans have had a wild ride over the last 24 months. After a contentious rulemaking process, an even more contentious first...

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Why The Final Payday Lending Rules Are Far From The Last Word
Why The Final Payday Lending Rules Are Far From The Last Word
October 11, 2017  |  Alternative Finances

Last week, after five years of debates, discussions, arguments and waiting, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rules for payday lending dropped. As one...

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California Passes Strict Statute To Curtail Arbitration Clause
California Passes Strict Statute To Curtail Arbitration Clause
October 05, 2017  |  Regulation

California, with the signature of Governor Jerry Brown, has officially passed a law that will make it easier for consumers to sue banks alleged to...

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Healthcare, Payroll Regulations Aren’t Top Of Mind For SMBs
Healthcare, Payroll Regulations Aren’t Top Of Mind For SMBs
September 25, 2017  |  B2B Payments

There are a lot of regulatory issues that weigh on the minds of small business owners, from payroll rules to healthcare reform. But new research...

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