Tough exams and consent orders on banks that partner with fintechs are expected to remain, even after the election of President Trump.

By exempting small banks from compliance with its open banking rule, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is relegating them to the dustbin of history. That cannot be allowed to happen.

Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency creates regulatory uncertainty, but Block's CEO says the company hopes for more clarity for bitcoin and is developing technology to be flexible.

AI agents can help route tasks and make decisions along the way, but a human in the loop will still be needed to ensure effectiveness.

The Synapse failure and recent enforcement actions make it clear that fintechs need to up their regulatory compliance game. At the same time, they have an opportunity to help shape future rules.

Los Angeles-based Dave got sued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission. Its stock price briefly plunged before soaring in the wake of Donald Trump's election.

A complaint brought by accounting firm Onisko & Scholz challenges data sharing activities common to data aggregators, banks and fintechs.

Adam Schiff, known as a pro-cryptocurrency lawmaker, has also introduced bills that would regulate "revolving door" employment at banking regulators.

Few banks are listening to what their customers are saying on Reddit, but the site can help them spot customer complaints and develop content that dispels misinformation. 

Decentralized digital ledgers offer financial services supervisors extraordinary access to information while eliminating concerns about information reliability. That should be reflected in regulatory attitudes toward crypto.

Esusu, Foyer, Divvy Homes and Tomo Mortgage are among the fintechs trying to give first-time homebuyers a break, alongside community development financial institutions like Southern Bancorp. 

The company disclosed the potential for legal action 'in the near-term' by the bureau in a recent earnings disclosure.

The payment company is connecting installment lenders with borrowers who may be looking for a product instead of a specific company.

The agency said VyStar customers took on fees and credit report demerits because they could not access banking functions for months following an attempted upgrade.

American Banker and Best Companies Group are gearing up for their annual ranking of fintech companies that keep their employees happy.

As firms rush to roll out viable use cases, developing an effective internal governance structure is key, companies said at Money 20/20.

House Republicans called on regulators to balance the need for more rules around bank-fintech partnerships with the need to foster innovation and consumer access and emphasized collaboration with state regulators.

This month's roundup features news about the rising concerns of Zelle fraud, JPMorgan Chase's AI arms race with Capital One and more.