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Plaid’s $575 Million Round Signals Strength Despite Valuation Drop and Delayed IPO

Finovate

In a company blog post announcement, Plaid CEO and Co-Founder Zach Perret said that the funds will be used “to address employee tax withholding obligations related to the conversion of expiring restricted stock units (RSUs) to shares, and to offer some liquidity to our current team.”

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Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision

The Fintech Times

Google has filed a legal challenge against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency responsible for overseeing consumer finance, after it placed Google Payment Corp., the companys payment arm, under federal supervision.

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Wise Fined US$2.5M by US Regulators for Misleading Customers

Fintech News

On January 30, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed a US$2 million civil penalty on Wise, alongside $450,000 in customer compensation, for inaccurately advertising its fees and failing to adequately disclose exchange rates and other charges. Wise has been ordered to pay nearly US$2.5

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What Does the End of the CFPB Mean for Credit Risk Innovation?

The Fintech Times

Michele Tucci , chief strategy officer and co-founder of Credolab The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) , long regarded as the regulatory backbone of US financial oversight, is being hollowed out as part of the current Oval office’s large-scale federal spending cuts.

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From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing

The Payments Association

But open data also amplifies risks around privacy, consent, and data securityissues that payments firms must address as customer trust becomes a core competitive asset. As of 2023, account-to-account (A2A) transactions in the U.S. reached $1.1 quadrillion, highlighting the scale of digital payments and embedded finance solutions.

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Market First, Regulation Later? The American Open Banking Journey

Open Banking Excellence

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) had worked to address these regulatory gaps by developing new rules under the Dodd-Frank Act’s Section 1033. However, in mid-2025, the CFPB moved to vacate its own final rule, stating it exceeded its statutory authority.

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CFPB announces measures to address credit card practices and fees

The Paypers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a series of measures aimed at addressing illegal credit card practices and reducing financial burdens.