October 2, 2026 In a move that has sent shockwaves through the civil rights community and housing advocacy sector, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a controversial proposal to roll back longstanding "disparate impact" regulations. For over half a century, these rules have served as a critical safeguard against systemic…
WASHINGTON/SACRAMENTO — In a major escalation of federal scrutiny targeting the financial pipelines connecting traditional banking systems to the digital asset economy, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to permanently seize $84.2 million in funds tied to Capstone Ltd., a Montana-registered payment processing firm. According to a civil forfeiture complaint filed in…
NEW YORK — Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments is taking steps to broaden retail participation in its pioneering privacy coin investment vehicle. According to a regulatory filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, the firm’s flagship Zcash exchange-traded fund (ETF)—trading under the ticker ZCSH—is preparing to execute a 3-for-1 forward…
As the workweek draws to a close, the financial markets are taking a breather, and mortgage rates are following suit. Following a week dominated by pivotal economic announcements and shifting bond yields, borrowing costs for prospective homeowners are holding remarkably steady, giving buyers and refinancers a brief moment of stability to evaluate their next steps….
In the rapidly shifting landscape of financial technology, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. As the transition toward a second Trump administration looms—bringing with it widespread expectations of federal deregulation—state-level agencies are positioning themselves as the new frontline of financial oversight. By moving to fill the perceived gaps left by federal regulators who…
In a significant shift regarding consumer privacy and device security, LG Electronics USA has announced a sweeping crackdown on smart TV applications that transform home entertainment devices into residential proxy nodes. This decision, announced this week, comes on the heels of alarming research revealing that nearly half of the applications available on LG’s webOS platform…
In a significant pivot for consumer privacy and IoT security, LG Electronics USA has announced a sweeping initiative to banish applications from its webOS platform that transform smart televisions into residential proxy nodes. This development comes on the heels of a damning investigation by the security firm Spur, which revealed that a staggering 42 percent…
By PYMNTS | July 15, 2026 In a significant pivot for the financial technology landscape, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) officially unveiled a comprehensive proposal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, aimed at establishing a robust licensing and supervision framework for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers. This move represents a major…
