Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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SEC to Host Crypto Custody Roundtable on Regulatory Integration
The event will explore legal and operational challenges in safeguarding digital assets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a public roundtable titled “Know Your Custodian:…
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Treasury Hosts IMPACT Exchange to Address Iran’s Illicit Financial Networks
U.S. Treasury collaborates with major banks and law enforcement to block Iranian sanctions evasion. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened leaders from 16 major global financial institutions along…
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FTC Announces Settlement with Cash Advance Company
The lender falsely promised instant cash advances while charging higher than disclosed fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that an online cash advance company, Cleo AI, has…
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Postal Worker Found Guilty of Stealing Mailed Checks
He stole over a million dollars in U.S. Treasury and private checks. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reported that a former U.S. Postal worker…
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SEC to Hold Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence
The agency will host discussions on the impact of AI on the financial industry. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable discussion will be held on…
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President Trump Considers Sanctions Against Russia
He seeks to facilitate peace negotiations ahead of discussions with Ukraine this week. President Donald Trump stated that he is “strongly considering” sanctions and tariffs against Russia to…
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Senators Introduce Bill to Cap Credit Card Interest
Senators Hawley and Sanders seek to limit credit card interest rates to 10 percent. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Bernie Sanders of Vermont jointly introduced a bill…
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CFPB Sues Capital One for Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion in Interest
The bureau alleges the company published misleading communications about new savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against the bank Capital One for…
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Treasury Department Targets Russian Sanctions-Evasion Network
Partnership with China facilitated payments for American goods. The Treasury Department sanctioned over 150 entities and individuals involved in a scheme to help Russia circumvent preexisting sanctions enforced…
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