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Telcoin Bank Steps Closer to Becoming the First Regulated Crypto Bank in the US

The Fintech Times

This conditional approval brings Telcoin Bank, which is focused on digital assets, a step closer to becoming the first regulated crypto bank in the US. Telcoin Bank plans to offer fully regulated, bank-issued ‘Digital Cash’ stablecoins, alongside a suite of blockchain banking products and services.

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HKMA passes stablecoin law demanding issuers are licenced

The Paypers

HKMA has passed a stablecoin law to establish regulations for the digital assets and allow licenced issuers to sell them to the public.

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Singapore’s Competition Regulator Says No Merger Notification from Grab, GoTo

Fintech News

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) acknowledged media reports on the possible deal and advised the companies to seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with Singapore’s competition laws. The regulator remains open to discussions through its merger notification and pre-notification processes.

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South Carolina embraces new EWA law

Payments Dive

This week, South Carolina became the fifth state to enact a law regulating earned wage access providers, but it doesn’t subject them to lending laws.

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Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision

The Fintech Times

The CFPBs decision The CFPB, which enforces federal consumer financial protection laws, announced its decision to supervise Google Payment Corp last Friday. The post Google Hits Back at US Regulator Over Payment Arm Supervision appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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States could pick up where CFPB left off

Bank Automation

The uncertain status of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could result in more state-based regulations.

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

Fintech News

million in penalties by US regulators due to a series of illegal actions, including misleading advertising regarding its fees. Regulators additionally determined that Wise did not refund remittance fees within the legally required timeframe when payments failed to arrive on time. Wise has been ordered to pay nearly US$2.5