FTC starts Equifax probe; CFPB blesses alternative credit data
Agency confirms it’s investigating the credit bureau; regulator gives green light to Upstart Network to use cellphone payments, etc., to underwrite loans. ... Read full article
Agency confirms it’s investigating the credit bureau; regulator gives green light to Upstart Network to use cellphone payments, etc., to underwrite loans. ... Read full article
More than 100 suits have been filed since the company revealed the massive data breach last week; price of digital currency is down 25% since hitting a record high a week ago. ... Read full article
Online lender’s co-founder says “negative press” from lawsuits has become a “distraction”; company sought lighter regulation and limited legal liability for credit bureaus. ... Read full article
The loss of 143 million consumers' personal data may prompt a regulatory backlash. ... Read full article
The FBI and at least two states are looking into the data breach; Harvey shut lots of banks, but mobile banking apps keep customers operating. ... Read full article
Hacker group Shadow Brokers says U.S. intel agency compromised parts of the global banking system; bank's directors gear up for tough election at annual meeting. ... Read full article