Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here’s what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
America's top consumer watchdog faces uncertain future as some Trump allies call to 'delete' the CFPB
When Elon Musk declared in November that it was time to “delete” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he threw a bright new spotlight on an agency long loathed by Republicans. Would Donald Trump really try to dismantle the watchdog?
Tech firms sue consumer regulator over payment app oversight rule
Technology trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying the agency should not have regulatory oversight over mobile payment apps.

Equifax, CFBP fines and Credit agency

CFPB fines Equifax $15 million for errors on credit reports
US consumer bureau fines Equifax $15 million over handling of consumer disputes
Credit agency crackdown: CFBP fines Equifax for damaging credit report errors
The CFPB cited Equifax’s failure to investigate disputes and resolve errors as part of its crackdown on credit reporting.
U.S. regulator accuses Capital One of ‘cheating’ customers on interest rates
Consumer watchdog sues Capital One for allegedly 'cheating' customers out of interest payments
Afternoon Briefing: Capital One accused of cheating customers out of $2 billion
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What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is a government agency that oversees the consumer finance industry, including banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
How Biden’s actions will protect consumers
Democrats may have lost power in Washington in part because voters blamed them for the rising cost of goods, but when Joe Biden’s administration hands over power, it will also leave behind a series of strong new protections for consumers.
Capital One outages delay bill payment, paycheck processing for thousands
Capital One customers faced outages that have prevented some from accessing direct deposits, paying bills and more.
A new federal rule will eliminate medical debt from credit reports
Eliminating medical debt on people's credit scores could boost those borrowers' scores by an average of 20 points.
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Biden's Consumer Watchdog Pushes for Last-Minute Stablecoin Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a crypto rule just days before Donald Trump takes the White House and can name a new agency head.
US consumer finance watchdog fines payments firm Block over Cash App operations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday ordered payments firm Block to pay a penalty citing fraud and weak security protocols on its mobile payment service Cash App. The regulator
Cash App customers to see refunds after up to $175 million settlement
Cash App's parent, Block Inc., settled two regulatory actions, one with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and another with state agencies.