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Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Will crypto replace banking? The Trump administration can't decide

Trump initially embraced Bitcoin as a means of economic growth but has sent mixed signals about its role in the financial system.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Democrats lambaste HUD leadership over crypto report

The Trump administration's dismantling efforts threaten crucial financial oversight, particularly regarding cryptocurrency in government housing programs without proper regulation.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage

Reform UK accepts Bitcoin donations, becoming the first British party to embrace cryptocurrency.
Nigel Farage proposes changes to crypto legislation aiming to cut taxes and create a national Bitcoin reserve.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Rise of the Crypto Keepers

Rep. Sean Casten highlighted the dangers of memecoins in Congress, emphasizing their lack of value and potential harm to retail investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Will crypto replace banking? The Trump administration can't decide

Trump initially embraced Bitcoin as a means of economic growth but has sent mixed signals about its role in the financial system.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Democrats lambaste HUD leadership over crypto report

The Trump administration's dismantling efforts threaten crucial financial oversight, particularly regarding cryptocurrency in government housing programs without proper regulation.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage

Reform UK accepts Bitcoin donations, becoming the first British party to embrace cryptocurrency.
Nigel Farage proposes changes to crypto legislation aiming to cut taxes and create a national Bitcoin reserve.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Rise of the Crypto Keepers

Rep. Sean Casten highlighted the dangers of memecoins in Congress, emphasizing their lack of value and potential harm to retail investors.
#consumer-protection
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Lawsuits involving DOGE and the Trump administration that corporate America may want to watch

The CFPB faces significant legal challenges due to actions taken by the Trump administration aimed at dismantling the agency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump fires chief of the federal consumer watchdog agency

Rohit Chopra was fired as CFPB director, a role he held since 2021 under President Biden.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

DOGE is slashing 90% of a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has drastically reduced its workforce by 90%, impacting its ability to protect consumers.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Lawsuits involving DOGE and the Trump administration that corporate America may want to watch

The CFPB faces significant legal challenges due to actions taken by the Trump administration aimed at dismantling the agency.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump fires chief of the federal consumer watchdog agency

Rohit Chopra was fired as CFPB director, a role he held since 2021 under President Biden.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

DOGE is slashing 90% of a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has drastically reduced its workforce by 90%, impacting its ability to protect consumers.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The crypto industry got what it paid for

With the summer recess looming, there’s a limited amount of time to pass two of the bills that still require a Senate vote, but one is already headed to Trump’s desk.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean?

Judge Sean Jordan's ruling upheld the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports, thereby reversing a bipartisan effort to alleviate financial pressure from healthcare costs, affecting one-third of Americans.
US politics
#economic-growth
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Xlence Broker Review: Is This Multi-Asset Platform Right for UK Traders in 2025?

Xlence, a broker regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority, is growing in popularity in the UK for offering various trading platforms and services.
E-Commerce
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 07.14.25 - Above the Law

"The SEC has decided to abandon its pursuit of the liquidity rule suit, a move criticized by many who view it as a regression in financial regulation when such measures are vital to economic stability."
US politics
#crypto-legislation
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How GENIUS ACT squeaked through - despite Trump's impotent 'crypto council'

The GENIUS Act establishes crucial regulations for stablecoins, advancing transparency and investor protections in the $3.5 trillion crypto market.
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How GENIUS ACT squeaked through - despite Trump's impotent 'crypto council'

The GENIUS Act establishes crucial regulations for stablecoins, advancing transparency and investor protections in the $3.5 trillion crypto market.
#legal-issues
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Amsterdam's Crystal Intelligence raises funding from Tether

Crystal Intelligence has received a strategic investment from Tether to enhance its blockchain analytics capabilities, focusing on risk monitoring, fraud detection, and regulatory intelligence.
Cryptocurrency
#cfpb
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street's Ire

Rohit Chopra was removed as CFPB Director after being praised for returning over $6 billion to consumers and holding powerful companies accountable.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street's Ire

Rohit Chopra was removed as CFPB Director after being praised for returning over $6 billion to consumers and holding powerful companies accountable.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK takeover surge hits 74bn in first half of 2025, highest since 2021

The UK is on pace for its busiest year of takeovers since 2021, with £74 billion in bids tabled for British companies in the first six months of 2025.
Business
#federal-reserve
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Trump makes move to control independent regulatory agencies

Presidential control over independent agencies may disrupt economic stability and impact the Federal Reserve's inflation management.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Big banks all pass the Fed's less vigorous stress tests, clearing the way for dividends and buybacks

US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Trump makes move to control independent regulatory agencies

Presidential control over independent agencies may disrupt economic stability and impact the Federal Reserve's inflation management.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Big banks all pass the Fed's less vigorous stress tests, clearing the way for dividends and buybacks

#fca
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Financial watchdog scraps plan to name and shame' UK firms under investigation

FCA won't proceed with public naming of firms under investigation due to lack of consensus and governmental pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector

The new Lords committee on financial services regulation may have conflicts of interest due to its members' ties to the industry.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Timid FCA has retreated too far on its name and shame' proposals

The FCA's proposed reforms for greater transparency were abandoned due to strong lobbying from City firms and concerns over reputational damage.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Financial watchdog scraps plan to name and shame' UK firms under investigation

FCA won't proceed with public naming of firms under investigation due to lack of consensus and governmental pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector

The new Lords committee on financial services regulation may have conflicts of interest due to its members' ties to the industry.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Timid FCA has retreated too far on its name and shame' proposals

The FCA's proposed reforms for greater transparency were abandoned due to strong lobbying from City firms and concerns over reputational damage.
#trump-administration
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

JD Vance Says "Bitcoin Finally Has A Champion In The White House"

Vice President JD Vance advocates for Bitcoin, promising federal support and prioritizing its adoption and regulation during his speech at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

JD Vance Says "Bitcoin Finally Has A Champion In The White House"

Vice President JD Vance advocates for Bitcoin, promising federal support and prioritizing its adoption and regulation during his speech at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference.
Digital life
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Bringing origination and servicing together with AI

The mortgage lending industry is shifting towards a more integrated approach between origination and servicing to enhance efficiency and borrower relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour must focus on risk to global financial stability posed by Trump policies, not only trade | Heather Stewart

Labour's approach to supporting key industries contrasts with a push to deregulate the financial sector, despite the chaotic global landscape.
UK politics
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Bally's Rescues Australian Casino From Brink Of Bankruptcy

Thanks to a $300 million cash infusion from the Bally's Corporation, Australia's troubled Star Entertainment casino group has been saved.
Toronto startup
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

OpenPayd Joins Industry Leaders at PAY360 to Discuss the Next Chapter in Embedded Finance

PAY360 showcased key innovations and insights in the payments landscape, highlighting the importance of collaboration, regulation, and technological advancement.
#elon-musk
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Regulator proposals on card fees 'fall well short' of what is needed, says the BRC - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"Today's consultation represents a failure of vision by the PSR. Their proposed remedies fall well short of the robust measures needed to tackle the harms that have arisen from the dominance of the card scheme operators."
UK politics
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers fall 75% in five years, raising questions over HMRC enforcement

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers by HMRC have decreased significantly, raising concerns about the agency's commitment to tackling tax evasion.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
4 months ago

China orders banks to push consumer financing and credit card use

China aims to boost consumer spending by encouraging banks to increase credit availability.
Confidence in the economy is low, with many consumers prioritizing savings over spending.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages

UK banks experienced over 800 hours of tech outages in two years, disrupting customer services, particularly on paydays.
Digital life
fromwww.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
4 months ago

Warning for anyone who uses Apple Pay or Google Pay on their phones

The rapid growth of digital wallets presents both consumer convenience and vulnerabilities due to reliance on technology, as evidenced by recent banking outages.
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