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FTC Accuses Digital Banking Platform Dave of Charging Undisclosed Fees to Users
Regulation // November 06, 2024

The name of online banking platform Dave suggests a dependable friend. But after fielding consumer complaints, a regulator says Dave’s cash advance app is not on the level. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking Delaware-based Dave Inc. to court, according to a Tuesday (Nov....

A Pro-Crypto President: What Trump 2.0 Holds for Blockchain’s Future
Cryptocurrency // November 06, 2024

The price of bitcoin hit a new all-time high Wednesday (Nov. 6), and America elected a new president. The two are far from unrelated. Following the projected victory of Donal Trump in the U.S. presidential elections, bitcoin briefly shot north of $75,000, breaking the prior...

Penalties Loom Large for Unclaimed Property Reporting Missteps
Regulation // November 06, 2024

Tax season is officially over — even the Oct. 15 extension deadline has come and gone. But for banks and corporates, depending on the states in which they are doing business, another reporting season stretches into November, where they must review records for unclaimed funds...

VyStar’s ‘Dysfunctional’ System Switch Reveals Risks, Lessons in FinTech Partnerships
Banking // November 05, 2024

Successful collaborations between traditional financial institutions (FIs) and FinTechs rest on one shared goal: offering end-users the best of both worlds. FinTechs bring speed and innovation, enabling things like real-time payments and access to funds, while FIs and credit unions contribute trust and regulatory expertise....

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Penalties Loom Large for Unclaimed Property Reporting Missteps

November 06, 2024
Tax season is officially over — even the Oct. 15 extension deadline has come and gone. But for banks and corporates, depending on the states in which they are doing business, another reporting season stretches into November, where they must review records for unclaimed funds and tangible property — from uncashed checks, deposit accounts, CDs […]

Rule 1033 Explained: How the CFPB’s Data Sharing Standards Could Reshape Banking

November 05, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s finalized rule on data sharing has its share of supporters and detractors. Those in favor of the new mandates — and as described by the...

The Two Things That CFOs and Treasurers Want From Working Capital Solutions

November 04, 2024
The economy is unpredictable, and companies are clamoring for on-demand working capital solutions that can be tailored to their unique needs. Imagine a world where your bank knows your business...

Lawmakers Lobby for One-Size-Fits-All Regulations for Banks and FinTechs

November 01, 2024
Among the central debates of regulation, what we might term even the jurisdiction of the regulators — no matter the industry — might boil down to a stark question: States...

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FTC Accuses Digital Banking Platform Dave of Charging Undisclosed Fees to Users

November 06, 2024
The name of online banking platform Dave suggests a dependable friend. But after fielding consumer complaints, a regulator says Dave’s cash advance app is not on the level. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking Delaware-based Dave Inc. to court, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 5) press release, alleging deceptive marketing practices and charging fees […]

Singapore Responds to ‘Strong Interest’ in Asset Tokenization

November 04, 2024
Singapore’s banking regulator announced plans to promote tokenization in the financial services industry. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the effort will include deepening the liquidity of tokenized assets...

Regulators Warn Against Improper Billing of Medicare Recipients

November 01, 2024
Two federal agencies warned healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans and debt collectors not to improperly bill Qualified Medicare Beneficiary recipients (QMBs), who generally cannot be billed for cost-sharing by healthcare...

FTC Begins Refunding $2.5 Million in Credit Karma Deception Case

October 31, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing payments to consumers misled by deceptive claims from Credit Karma. The FTC is sending checks and PayPal payments to 50,994 consumers, adding up to...