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FORT WORTH, Texas—A federal judge here has rejected a request by the CFPB to lift an order that has blocked its new regulation capping credit card late fees at $8, Reuters reported.

WASHINGTON— After finalizing a rule to supervise the largest nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet apps, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a new order establishing supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp.

SPOKANE, Wash. ––Scammers are increasingly using phone numbers to impersonate Spokane Teacher's Credit Union (STCU) staff in an attempt to deceive members and steal cash, KHQ reported.

LINCOLN, Neb.—The $479-million Liberty First Credit Union recently disclosed it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal data of thousands of individuals, Levi & Korsinsky, LLP, reported.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—During its open board meeting Thursday, NCUA shared good and bad news regarding the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and its ability to cover potential credit union losses.