New executive order mandates a general transition to electronic payments and the elimination of paper checks for federal payments, such as distributing tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits, and other key...more
3/31/2025
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Recent announcements by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) and X might signal that financial modernization may have finally reached a tipping point. With the right regulatory environment, fintechs and other new market...more
2/6/2025
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In the absence of modern charters and licenses, payments companies and other fintechs—both established financial services providers and new market entrants—must generally obtain 50+ money transmitter and possibly other state...more
11/25/2024
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New circular warns that unilaterally reopening closed accounts can constitute an unfair practice -
On May 10, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB" or the "Bureau") published guidance warning banks that...more