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OCC backs banks in fight against Illinois interchange law

American Banker

The OCC has filed a legal brief backing the banking industry's challenge to Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, arguing the law would interfere with national banks' federal authority, fragment the national payment system and force banks to halt credit card usage in the state.

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Figure CEO: Figure Pay, National Bank Charter Will Boost Financial Inclusion

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As for easing the path toward financial innovation, there’d always been some consideration of seeking a national banking charter, noted Cagney, especially as the company began building blockchain and blockchain applications over the past few years. “As Figure, said Cagney, can offer some of its products in New Yok — but not in, say, Illinois.

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Illinois Legislature Passes New “All-In” Finance Charge Cap

CFPB Monitor

On January 13, 2021, the Illinois legislature overwhelmingly passed SB 1792 (the “Act”), intended to, among other things, overhaul the state’s consumer finance laws. SB 1792 separately amends the Illinois Consumer Installment Loan Act and the Payday Loan Reform Act to apply this same 36% MAPR cap.)

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Cantero ruling takes center stage in Illinois swipe fee suit

American Banker

A Supreme Court ruling from earlier this year regarding national bank preemption is already playing a prominent role in the banking sector's challenge to a state law on charge card fees.

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Study of Illinois 36% interest rate cap finds reduced access to credit

CFPB Monitor

Last year, Congress took up the discussion of a national 36% annual interest rate cap. Over the past few years, numerous states have imposed interest rate caps on consumer credit. In recent blog posts, we discussed the efforts of both Michigan and New Mexico to impose a 36% annual interest rate cap. Continue Reading

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Blockchain Tracker: 88 Bales Of Cotton, Illinois State Gov. And Adoption

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At the state level, Illinois’ government has shown interest in delving into incorporating blockchain into how it does business. By signaling a willingness to explore these technologies, Illinois opens the door for partnering with the broad range of private-sector companies pioneering innovative solutions in this area.”.

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Six Flags Biometrics Ruling Could Affect Facebook, Google

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The Supreme Court in Illinois ruled on Friday (Jan. 25) that a teen can sue Six Flags amusement park over violation of an Illinois privacy law, in a case that could have repercussions for tech giants like Google and Facebook. It could potentially set a precedent and affect biometrics cases across the nation.

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