The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced new regulations targeting major tech companies in the digital payments sector, granting the agency unprecedented supervisory powers over providers like PayPal and Apple Pay. These new rules aim to safeguard user privacy, combat fraud, and prevent unauthorized account deletion, ensuring that digital payment apps follow the same standards as traditional banks while addressing issues like customer complaints and account freezing practices. The CFPB’s expanded oversight reflects the growing importance of digital payments in modern finance, with larger providers now required to adhere to regulations previously applied only to traditional financial institutions.
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The Space Invaders movie is apparently still happening
A movie adaptation of Taito's classic arcade game, "Space Invaders," is reportedly moving forward after years of development, with Ben Zazove and Evan Turner now writing the script for Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema. Originally announced in 2014, the project has seen various changes, but it aims to capitalize on the current trend of video game adaptations; however, no release date or specific plot details have been revealed yet. Want More Context? 🔎
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