As the fintech and payments industries evolve in 2025, businesses, financial institutions, and regulators must adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting regulations. The rise of real-time payments, embedded...more
2/13/2025
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Blockchain ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
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Financial Regulatory Reform ,
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Technology Sector
Point-of-sale financing arrangements payable in four or fewer interest-free installments, known as buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements, have soared since their initial breakthrough during the pandemic. Unlike conventional...more
3/19/2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
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Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
I. Introduction: EWA on the Precipice -
The increasing use of earned wage access (“EWA”) by workers in the United States and around the world has helped to bring financial flexibility to many previously constrained by the...more
11/14/2023
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
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FinTech ,
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