CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2022

Hsu discussed vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency framework and recent volatility with stablecoins in pointed remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit 2022. Hsu discussed vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency framework and recent volatility with stablecoins in remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit 2022. Responsible Innovation “.

cryptocurrency 146

cryptocurrency Innovation DC National 146

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

German cryptocurrency company Karatbars has been ordered to stop doing business after being accused of running a pyramid scheme. But in May, authorities in Namibia called Karatbar a pyramid scheme, while last month, Florida’s financial regulator denied that the company had been issued a banking license.

DC 100

DC social media Bitcoin cryptocurrency 100

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Data collection for small business lenders Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. public utilities credit.

Lending 195

Lending Data Compliance Regulation 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2016

Early in August, The Oregonian reported that a private equity firm had paid more than $50 million to acquire Tigard-based ID Experts, a cybersecurity firm founded in 2003. Early in the year, the company raised $5 million from backers that included BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners and Oregon-based Rogue Venture Partners.

Portland 100

Portland Oregon DC Capital 100

FICO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Since the FCC’s 2015 broad definition of Automatic Telephone Dialing System (ATDS) was struck down by the DC Court of Appeals, a steady stream of class action lawsuits have resulted in a number of conflicting decisions and a split among the courts. companies and companies doing business in the U.S. Now, with the U.S.

Policies 52

Policies Washington DC Regulation 52

FICO

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It’s the first national cybersecurity assessment benchmarking the risk levels of different business sectors, and our joint initiative gives all companies the opportunity to see how their risk of data breach stacks up to peer organizations. companies actionable insight to address categorical over-confidence about their own cyber defenses.

DC 68

DC National Security Survey 68

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

As had been reported late last month, in New York City, the city council held a hearing centered on a bill that would ban stores and restaurants from being able to refuse to accept cash. A similar ban has already passed in New Jersey and similar legislation has been backed by legislators in Philadelphia and signed into law this past week.

Retail 129

Retail New York City New York New Jersey 129

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Last year saw the agency offer up major revisions to regulation governing payday (and short-term) lending, arbitration in consumer contracts, car loans , marketplace lenders and p repaid cards. By fall of 2016, Lending Club — but also Prosper, OnDeck and a host of other marketplace lenders — were all reporting similar issues.

Lending 117

Lending New York DC Cards 117

CB Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2017

In this report, we take a closer look at the trend, including: The rise of automation. Some of these were manufacturing robots called “Foxbots” that were developed internally by the company and can reportedly perform up to 20 common manufacturing tasks. How corporations are harnessing automation. Outsize impact on the labor markets.

Software 69

Software Industry Retail United States 69