PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

France’s financial regulator is set to approve a wave of cryptocurrency-related firms in the country, subjecting them to new rules that include paying taxes and complying with capital requirements and consumer protections, according to a report by Reuters. Because digital currency is so new, regulations vary around the world.

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MAY 4, 2020

In eight countries, it appears that the parent company has decided Uber Eats fails to deliver the desired market clout. The company said its goal was to become one of the top two operators in those countries, according to Reuters , but it does not see that happening. Careem is an Uber subsidiary focused primarily on the Middle East.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

Banks on Wall Street are talking to regulators about waiving rules regarding brokers working remotely while the coronavirus makes its way through New York, according to a report by Reuters. New York Gov. The CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Kenneth Bentsen Jr.,

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is proposing revised rules for the listing of new virtual currencies and will review the state’s BitLicense , the regulator announced in a press release on Wednesday (Dec. DFS Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Comments are due on Jan.

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market trend data, economic data, etc.) Additionally, maintaining clear, comprehensive data systems promotes business ethics and adherence to laws and regulations enforced by regulatory bodies. Want to learn more about financial services industry-specific considerations for improving operational efficiency through data optimization?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. Marchesi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international marketing from Hofstra University and an MBA in finance from New York University, according to Santander.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Restaurants are tough businesses to operate, even in the best of times — 60 percent fail within their first year, and 80 percent within their first five. Yi said the impact of COVID-19 caught Zoku Sushi “completely flat-footed” by the nearly overnight shutdown that came to its base of operations in Midtown Manhattan.

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PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

Just a few weeks in, the data privacy law that has just taken root in the European Union already has some regulators seeking exemptions around the globe. Pertaining to investigations, the regulation – which took effect on May 25 – places restrictions on the data that can be shared internationally in the “public interest.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2018

New York’s Department of Financial Services is recommending that online lenders are subjected to the same scrutiny and regulations that traditional banks face. Cuomo on June 1, 2017, required DFS to study online lending in New York State and submit a report of its findings. A bill signed by Governor Andrew M.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

17), per new regulations in New York City , according to a report by Reuters. The new regulations are meant to boost driver pay and help to lessen congestion in the city. Lyft recently took similar action due to city regulations. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance said Uber was lying to its drivers.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2019

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has granted a charter under New York Banking Law to Bakkt Trust to operate as a limited liability trust company. This approval demonstrates New York’s competitiveness as a hub of innovation and leadership in emerging technologies.”.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

In the wake of the crash in bitcoin last year, institutional players that had big plans for the cryptocurrency market are reigning in those efforts. A person familiar with its bitcoin trading operations told The New York Times that a year after launching the business, interest on the part of customers is weak.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Malaysia’s initial coin offering (ICO) regulations are said to take effect on Tuesday (January 15) per a notice from the Securities Commission (SC) in the country, Coindesk reported. At the same time, it was said that those who engage in digital asset dealing will have to follow rules for anti-money laundering (AML), among other regulations.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2018

To take stock of the cryptocurrency market, take stock? News came Friday that the wild west of cryptocurrencies — where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, and where regulations are less than regular — might be well-governed by the stock market when it comes to governance. After a fashion.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Ridesharing company Gett, which operates under the name Juno in New York City, is shuttering its operations there and entering into a partnership with Lyft to take on its accounts, according to a report by TechCrunch. We are focusing on reaching operational profitability globally already next month in December,” he said.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

Axos Bank parent company Axos Financial has rolled out out commercial banking operations across new markets in the U.S., The bank is targeting the middle-market and niche clientele, it noted. Axos Bank is also focusing on the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market. The bank announced Thursday (Aug.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Cryptocurrencies declined in trading Thursday (April 26) night after the New York Attorney General went after Bitfinex, a crypto exchange, for hiding the fact it’s missing $850 million. The New York AG says the funds used from Tether total $850 million. Tether is backed by the U.S. dollar and is known as a stablecoin.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

As noted in this space by Karen Webster, the ban on the ban – where, now, in New York, surcharges are allowed when merchants post total prices for transactions – shows the inefficiencies of regulation that supersede card networks’ own rules governing merchant activities. Maybe, maybe not. As Webster recounted Monday (Jan.

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” The statement highlighted the financial, legal, consumer protection, and operational risks that will result from LIBOR’s expected discontinuation. The Committee is a group of private-market participants convened to ensure a successful transition from LIBOR.).

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

A city council member in New York has asked the state’s attorney general to start investigating Grubhub on antitrust allegations, according to a report by the New York Post. This large market size could give it some leverage that other companies don’t have. “If

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2020

The New York Department of Financial Services ( NYDFS ) sent a letter to the approximate 18 cryptocurrency firms it regulates saying they have 30 days to submit a contingency plan in the face of the coronavirus epidemic. COVID-19 has already had adverse economic effects domestically and globally.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2020

On Wednesday (May 13), New York City became the latest city to enact protections for eateries. Trade groups and restaurant owners have lobbied for regulation of fees, arguing that their industry sees thin profit margins. The potential merger between Uber and Grubhub has raised fears over delivery fees.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The rise of eCommerce in France has been changing the way retailers operate in the country, and it’s been worrying workers and citizens alike over concerns that the job market will fundamentally change, according to a report by The New York Times. If they change that, it will change French society.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The rise of eCommerce in France has been changing the way retailers operate in the country, and it’s been worrying workers and citizens alike over concerns that the job market will fundamentally change, according to a report by The New York Times. If they change that, it will change French society.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The manipulation of cryptocurrencies is getting attention from regulators who have been warning that these digital tokens, and the exchanges they are traded on, could be vulnerable to price manipulation. The Wall Street Journal , citing the New York Attorney General Barbara D.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

And that opened up an entirely new playing field for online gaming establishments now free to operate in any state that would allow them. And I’d imagine the feeling among regulators has been that an organized money laundering effort could be policed because they [the casino] would actually see it happening. Untangling Red Tape.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

As it looks for a new way to hop into India’s hot mobile market, Google may be ready to take on rival Facebook, which has backed the dominant Indian telecom Jio Platforms. As reported by PYMNTS this month, New York-based General Atlantic has closed an $870 million deal for a 1.3 percent stake in Jio.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

30) and would value the New York-headquartered startup at more than $1 billion, the sources said. Shopify teamed up with Kustomer in July to advance more efficient operations. Some fear that innovation could suffer if regulators come down on mergers and acquisitions.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

17) that the city financial center, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has debuted a “sandbox” for digital offerings in tandem with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development. “ While In New York, New York…. Announcements came Monday (Sept. Startup accelerators are in place. Open Banking, APIs In The UK.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

state bank regulators said it filed a complaint in the U.S. ” The bank charters would allow FinTechs to operate on a national level rather than having to obtain state-level licenses one by one. .” Reports in Reuters on Thursday (Oct. The body of U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The move is being heralded as a “new chapter” in bitcoin’s storybook. In New York, trading came in at 71 futures contracts. Upon expiration of the contract, the transaction takes place at the preset price, regardless of where the spot market may be pricing the underlying holding. which operates as the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A new bank, launched by one of the Federal Reserve’s own, is now suing the Fed of New York , accusing the regulator of preventing the bank from moving forward with its business plans. based in Connecticut, is suing the Fed for its inaction on an application to open an interest-bearing account at the New York Fed.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

“Bakkt’s approach to secure technology, privacy and innovation means that we are an advocate for consumers who have yet to enter the digital asset space, and for merchants who want to accept new, efficient forms of payments without increasing risks,” said Mike Blandina, chief product officer at Bakkt.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

China’s Guangdong province has launched a blockchain financing platform for small and medium-sized businesses, backed by OneConnect , a Chinese FinTech recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a press release. . ” TaxBit will use the funding to speed up customer growth, and make its products better. .

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

Or maybe a relatively bland extended-stay operation right off the interstate. To learn more about the trend, PYMNTS recently caught up with Kulveer Taggar, co-founder and CEO of Zeus , a digital and mobile-focused operation that puts business travelers into furnished housing that Zeus rents from owners.

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Insights on Business

APRIL 2, 2019

The costs of running payments operations, complying with a myriad of regulations and enforcing payments standards are increasing. Exposure to operational risks, data breaches and fraud losses can rise as a consequence of adopting new payment types and channels.

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A well-known example of a TBML system is the Black Market Peso Exchange , where U.S. Banking regulators and criminals understand TBML, so be sure your AML investigative team also does. Trade-based money laundering is the process of moving illegal funds through the international trade system to legitimize them.

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