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Wirex wins trademark infringement cases

Brown Rudnick client Wirex, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency payment platforms, has been successful in its High Court trade mark infringement claim against Cryptocarbon Global Ltd, Cryptocarbon UK Ltd and Bee-One UK Ltd, in respect of their unauthorised use of Wirex’s registered trade mark, CRYPTOBACK.

Wise says former Brazil banking partner's fraud allegations are false

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Wise says former Brazil banking partner's fraud allegations are false

Wise (formerly TransferWise) is taking legal measures against its former Brazilian partner MS Bank, which has accused the UK-based fintech of illegally misusing customer data.

Ripple and MoneyGram wind down partnership

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Ripple and MoneyGram wind down partnership

As it faces up to litigation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ripple says its partnership with MoneyGram is over.

Why a cookie-cutter approach to VC and funding hinders diversity

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Why a cookie-cutter approach to VC and funding hinders diversity

During the ‘Women in FinTech: Reshaping the Industry’ session at Citi’s Digital Money Symposium 2021, the panel tackled thorny issues surrounding securing funding to startups founded by females and those from minority backgrounds.

/markets

Broadridge LTX gets patent on AI-powered RFX trading protocol

Empowering broker-dealers and institutional investors to better connect and trade corporate bonds digitally, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted LTX, a Broadridge company, U.S. Patent No.10922773.

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MoneyGram faces class action lawsuit over XRP claims

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) between June 17, 2019 and February 22, 2021, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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Law Squared joins FinTech Australia

Innovative NewLaw firm Law Squared has joined FinTech Australia as an ecosystem partner.

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New York Attorney General issues crypto trading risk warning

In her ongoing efforts to protect New York investors, New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued two alerts in response to the “extreme risk” posed to New Yorkers investing in virtual or “crypto” currencies.

Intuit sues Visa and Mastercard over 'price fixing'

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Intuit sues Visa and Mastercard over 'price fixing'

Intuit has filed a federal lawsuit against Mastercard and Visa over 'unlawful' price fixing in interchange and card scheme fee structures.

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Bitfinex and Tether to pay $18.5m penalty in New York casse

New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her efforts to protect investors from fraudulent and deceptive virtual or “crypto” currency trading platforms by requiring Bitfinex and Tether to end all trading activity with New Yorkers.

MoneyGram suspends Ripple pact over SEC suit

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MoneyGram suspends Ripple pact over SEC suit

MoneyGram has suspended trading on Ripple's platform over concerns about the latter's litigation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Bank of America files record number of patents

Bank of America inventors filed 722 patent applications with the United States Patent Office last year, the most in the company’s history.

US charges North Koreans in huge hacking operation

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US charges North Koreans in huge hacking operation

The US Department of Justice has unsealed charged against three North Korean computer programmers it says conspired to steal and extort more than $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency.

Mastercard consumer claim set for new March hearing

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Mastercard consumer claim set for new March hearing

A £14 billion Mastercard consumer damages case is to return to the UK's Competition and Appeals Tribunal for certification next month.

Ripple formally responds to SEC lawsuit

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Ripple formally responds to SEC lawsuit

Ripple has accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of distorting the facts about the status of its cryptocurrency XRP in its first formal response to a regulatory lawsuit filed in December.

Former NAB staffer jailed over four-year fraud spree

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Former NAB staffer jailed over four-year fraud spree

Rosemary Rogers, a former chief of staff to ex-NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn, has been jailed for eight years for taking kickbacks to the value of $5.4 million in return for fraudulently approving false and inflated invoices from a supplier to the bank.

Regulatory innovation advances in the face of Covid-19

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Regulatory innovation advances in the face of Covid-19

While Covid-19 may have wreaked havoc across financial services, according to a recent report the pandemic has driven the urgency to prioritise and actively deploy fintech initiatives by regulators.

Judge backs PayPal over CFPB in prepaid card case

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Judge backs PayPal over CFPB in prepaid card case

A US federal judge has sided with PayPal in a lawsuit brought against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over recently introduced rules on prepaid cards and digital wallets.

UK Supreme Court paves the way for £14 billion Mastercard class action

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UK Supreme Court paves the way for £14 billion Mastercard class action

The UK's Supreme Court has cleared the way for a £14 billion class action lawsuit brought against Mastercard over interchange fee charges.

Prosecutors investigate UBS boss over ING money laundering case

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Prosecutors investigate UBS boss over ING money laundering case

A Dutch court has ordered a criminal investigation into UBS CEO Ralph Hamers' role in a money laundering scandal at his previous employer, ING.

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