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California Joins $4.2 Million Multistate Enforcement Action Against Wise US, Inc. for BSA/AML Violations
The DFPI and five other state financial regulatory agencies have taken action against Wise US, Inc. (Wise) for violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws under the Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program (“AML/CFT Program”).
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Safeguard your summer travels
Jun 12, 2025
Travel scams happen all year, but especially now as most Americans are planning their summer vacations. Many laws and regulations have recently changed about travel inside and outside of the U.S.
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Proclamation of an Extraordinary Situation – DFPI Proclamation – 1/8/25
Jan 8, 2025
WHEREAS on January 7, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed that a state of emergency did then exist in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties of California due to extreme fire and windstorm conditions; and
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DFPI Secures Over $68,500 in Consumer Refunds from Carbon Credit Dealer
Jul 2, 2025
The DFPI has reached an agreement with Texas-based Restitution Brands LLC stemming from the sale of carbon credits to California consumers who were not informed that the company took a significant portion of their carbon credit purchase in hidden markups.
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DFPI Fines Coinme $300,000 Related to Crypto Kiosk Violations, Secures $51,700 in Restitution for Victims
Jun 25, 2025
The DFPI announced today that it has entered into a consent order with Seattle-based Coinme, Inc. (Coinme), a crypto kiosk operator, for non-compliance with the state's Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL)
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Monthly Bulletin – July 2025
Jul 7, 2025
- DFPI Fines Coinme $300,000 Related to Crypto Kiosk Violations, Secures $51,700 in Restitution for Victims
- DFPI Secures Over $68,500 in Consumer Refunds from Carbon Credit Dealer
- DFPI Holds the Line on Bank, Money Transmitter Assessments; Slight Increase for Credit Unions
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