Future of Crypto: Electronic Fund Transfer Act Impact on Digital Currencies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is contemplating applying the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) to cryptos. This measure aims at protecting consumers from unauthorized transfers, errors, or hacks related to digital assets. Amid the exponential growth in crypto-platform hacks, CFPB’s move suggests increased accountability for crypto-related financial institutions.

CFPB’s Scrutiny of Big Tech’s Influence on Mobile Payments: Competition vs Consumer Choice

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is scrutinizing big tech companies like Apple and Google for potentially monopolizing the mobile payments sector and acting as “mini-governments”. This has raised concerns about competition and consumer choice, as CFPB plans to bolster consumer control over personal financial data while promoting open banking and payments.