Technology

05 Nov: Big Tech Under Watch: CFPB’s New Rule Targets Digital Payment Apps

In a groundbreaking move to enhance consumer protection in the digital payments space, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule to supervise major nonbank companies offering popular digital payment and wallet apps. This decision targets firms processing over 50 million transactions annually, marking a significant step toward ensuring Big Tech adheres to the same federal laws governing banks and credit unions.