GameStop ditches its crypto wallets due to ‘regulatory uncertainty’

The retailer, which is pulling support on Nov. 1, had sought to tap into gaming culture to make crypto a larger part of the company’s future. 

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 2, 2023

Senate ‘making good progress’ on pot banking bill, Schumer says

There may be bipartisan agreement on SAFE Banking’s goal to help the cannabis industry enter the banking fold, but lawmakers are reportedly haggling over some of the bill’s details.

By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 2, 2023

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Payments industry seeks to keep pace with fraudsters

As losses from fraud in payments have climbed, companies are seeking new tools to combat illicit schemes.

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ACI eyes FedNow for cross-border uses

In the future, FedNow will be part of the race to develop cross-border instant payment systems and use cases, said ACI Worldwide CEO Tom Warsop.

By Lynne Marek • Aug. 1, 2023

RTP takes on FedNow

As the only two real-time payments rails in the U.S., the rivalry between RTP and FedNow could get intense, but maybe not.

By Lynne Marek • July 31, 2023

It’s time for a new payday approach

“It's time to question whether this traditional approach to paying employees is still the most efficient and equitable,” writes one earned wage access CEO.

By Kevin Coop • July 28, 2023

Amex pays $15M OCC penalty

The card issuer paid the fine for failing to properly monitor a third-party affiliate and in connection with its courting of small business clients, the agency said.

By Lynne Marek • July 25, 2023

How FedNow may affect businesses

The launch of the instant payments system FedNow last week has the potential to change how businesses manage cash flow and corporate processes. Here are six ways that could play out.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • July 25, 2023

FedNow’s launch ‘is just the start’

Direct access to the Fed’s payments system for nonbanks — specifically payments companies — will push the U.S. more fully into payments modernization, writes an executive from cross-border payments company Wise.

By Brigit Carroll • July 21, 2023

Clair CEO welcomes on-demand pay regulation

Clair CEO Nico Simko weighed in on whether EWA is a payday loan and how the company offers fee-free wage access.

By James Pothen • July 20, 2023

Discover facing FDIC probe

The company also disclosed during its 2Q earnings report that a pricing issue affected merchants and merchant acquirers, some of whom will get refunds.

By Caitlin Mullen • July 20, 2023

FedNow goes live for banks, credit unions

The Fed’s long-awaited instant payments system arrived right on time, giving consumers and businesses a new route for speedier transactions.

By Lynne Marek • July 20, 2023

CCCA opponents brace for defense bill move

Opponents of the Credit Card Competition Act proposal are gearing up to fight the bill as an attachment to the National Defense Authorization Act.

By Lynne Marek • July 19, 2023

CFPB, European regulator open a dialogue on digital rules

Buy now, pay later platforms, artificial intelligence and other developments “if left unchecked, could increase consumers’ exposure to fraud and manipulation,” the regulators said Monday.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • July 18, 2023

Mastercard hires new chief legal officer

Rob Beard, who will also serve as head of global policy, brings M&A and capital markets experience to his new role at the card network company.

By Lyle Moran • July 18, 2023

Synchrony braces for late fee rule

The CEO of the private label card issuer expects a final rule on the CFPB’s proposed credit card late fee cap later this year, and litigation could follow, he said.

By Caitlin Mullen • July 18, 2023

Credit card bill opposition builds

Ten banking and payments trade associations sent a letter to Congress on Friday objecting to the Credit Card Competition Act.

By James Pothen • July 18, 2023

Will other states mimic New Jersey’s credit card surcharge?

The state’s legislature passed a bill recently to cap credit card surcharges. One experienced payments executive believes that’s the wave of the future.

By Lynne Marek • July 17, 2023

CFPB urged to abolish deferred interest

Panelists who spoke during the agency’s Tuesday hearing on medical billing and collections identified deferred interest credit cards as a prime culprit saddling patients with medical debt.

By Caitlin Mullen • July 13, 2023

Twitter snags money transfer license in Arizona

That’s the fourth state in which the social media company has received a license, inching it closer to creating the payments tool and super-app envisioned by owner Elon Musk.

By James Pothen • July 12, 2023

Bank of America fined $250M over fake accounts, junk fees

Regulators say Bank of America opened credit card accounts without customers’ consent and misled consumers about rewards for card applications.

By Anna Hrushka • July 11, 2023

New Jersey legislature passes credit card surcharge bill

Lawmakers passed a bill that limits the surcharge a merchant can impose on consumers to the cost of processing a credit card transaction.

By Lynne Marek • July 11, 2023

Missouri follows Nevada in enacting EWA law

The new legislation creates a requirement that earned wage access providers operating in Missouri must register with the state.

By James Pothen • July 11, 2023

Feds drill down on medical cards

With consumers increasingly tapping medical credit cards to pay for healthcare costs, the Biden administration is zeroing in on regulations to police such financial services.

By Lynne Marek • July 10, 2023

As biometrics use advances, so must hacker defenses

“Hackers are using all sorts of sophisticated methods to trick and bypass biometric technology – like capturing audio clips of individuals’ voices, making fake fingerprints using putty and gelatin, and downloading photos and videos,” an executive writes.

By Alessandro Chiarini • July 7, 2023

FTC revs up money transfer case against Walmart

The Federal Trade Commission revved up its case against Walmart last week, alleging the retailer facilitated fraudulent transactions, despite a court ruling setback in March.

By Lynne Marek • July 6, 2023