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    Opponents of CCCA brace for reintroduction

    Detractors of the Credit Card Competition Act proposal that failed last year are preparing for a reintroduction of similar legislation in Congress, as soon as this week.

    By June 6, 2023
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    Worldpay turns to Volt for A2A payments

    A new tie-up between the companies will allow Worldpay’s merchant clients to tap bank-based payments from consumers.

    By June 6, 2023
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    Trendline

    Fraud concerns mount as verifying identities becomes harder

    Criminals are increasingly taking on false identities to persuade victims to send them payments in email, payroll and vendor scams.

    By Payments Dive staff
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    Nevada passes EWA legislation

    Nevada this past weekend became one of the few states to pass legislation directed at policing the expanding earned wage access industry.

    By June 5, 2023
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    Republicans draft crypto legislation

    The discussion draft, which addresses how digital assets can be defined, represents the most comprehensive federal legislative development in the crypto sphere this year.

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 5, 2023
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    CBDCs offer benefits, risks

    Central bank digital currencies, which are being tested around the world, could increase the efficiency of cross-border payments, but there are associated risks, according to a trade group report.

    By June 5, 2023
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    Amex beats back gift card scams

    The card company is “putting a lot of time and effort” into preventing customers from being victims of those scams, CEO Steve Squeri said.

    By June 5, 2023
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    CFPB slaps warning on P2P

    The federal agency told consumers that money sitting in uninsured accounts, such as some offered by PayPal, Venmo and Cash App, could be at risk.

    By June 2, 2023
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    Discover relaunches debit account

    After shelving the debit account last year due to fraud issues, the card company has relaunched the service.

    By June 2, 2023
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    Dwolla appoints new CFO

    The company also appointed two new board members as it seeks to capitalize on rising A2A payments demand.  

    By Grace Noto , June 1, 2023
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    Google aims to bulk up wallet

    The tech behemoth is adding features that will let consumers stuff more information, such as healthcare insurance credentials and state IDs, into its digital wallet.

    By June 1, 2023
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    ACI appoints new CEO

    ACI has appointed its interim CEO and one-time board chairman, Thomas Warsop, as its next CEO, after pushing out its former CEO late last year.

    By May 31, 2023
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    Payments cost-cutting could fuel M&A: investor

    Payments companies cutting staff and revamping cost structures could make them a more attractive target for acquirers, a QED Investors partner said.

    By May 31, 2023
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    Marqeta shuts down Australia operations

    The modern card-issuing company is closing its outpost in Australia as part of its cost-cutting campaign.

    By May 30, 2023
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    Consumers, businesses gravitate to faster, mobile payments

    As electronic payment options become available, consumers and businesses in the U.S. are using them more often, but keeping a wary eye on fraud.

    By May 26, 2023
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    Debit network players gear up for July

    Card network operators Visa, Mastercard and Fiserv are bracing for change in light of the Federal Reserve’s debit routing rule clarification.

    By May 26, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Payments fraud climbs as banks reach for joint response

    Financial institutions and payments players are seeking to coalesce around new efforts to battle skyrocketing payments fraud.

    By May 25, 2023
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    Citizens Bank to pay $9M to settle disputed-charge suit

    The CFPB said the bank, in 2015, improperly denied customer reports of fraud and unauthorized use and, in some cases, failed to fully reimburse users.

    By Dan Ennis • May 24, 2023
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    Opinion

    Give EWA a chance

    “It is unclear why critics want to place EWA in the credit silo and call for heavy-handed regulations to restrict access to EWA products,” argues the CEO of the Innovative Payments Association.

    By Brian Tate • May 24, 2023
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    Cash App pursues older, affluent customers

    The Block business is seeking older, higher-income users as it pursues diversified growth, CEO Jack Dorsey said.

    By May 24, 2023
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    Venmo to launch teen account

    The move is part of PayPal’s plan to lean on Venmo to lure more users.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2023
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    Credit popularity doesn’t displace cash: Fed report

    Credit cards were the most used payment method last year in the U.S., but cash demand remains stable, a Fed report showed.

    By May 23, 2023
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    Legislators spar over stablecoin proposals

    Lawmakers agree stablecoin legislation is needed to ensure the U.S. establishes itself as a leader in the space. 

    By May 22, 2023
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    NY Fed teams with Singapore on CBDC study

    The two central banks tested digital ledger technology for payments across multiple currencies in less than 30 seconds.

    By May 22, 2023
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    Fed official stresses importance of dollar’s standing

    “For the dollar to maintain its status, it is important for U.S. elected officials and other policymakers to make decisions that instill confidence in our economy and institutions,” a New York Fed official said Thursday.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2023
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    PayPal urged to accelerate CEO search

    The digital payments pioneer faces pressure from investors to name CEO Dan Schulman’s successor sooner rather than later.

    By May 16, 2023