Ferguson's enforcement-focused AI regulation approach may limit innovation but aims to prevent monopolistic practices and protect consumers.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3h ago
Amway and two affiliates agreed to pay $225 million to settle FTC and Washington state claims they misled recruits with false earnings promises and pushed unsellable product buys.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent19 Sept
A former US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioner has dismissed the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) doom warnings coming out of the biggest labs. Alvaro Bedoya served on the commission from 2022 until his disputed removal in 2025. His post lands in the middle of a public argument over how fast AI should move. Humanity
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir14 Sept
A 70-year-old Michigan woman lost more than $270,000 after scammers posing as FTC agents pushed her to cash out pension accounts and hand over gold.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent13 Sept
The FTC's case against Amazon highlights the growing scrutiny on tech giants' market practices, potentially reshaping antitrust enforcement.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Sept
The lawsuit could significantly impact Amazon's advertising credibility, potentially altering digital ad market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 Sept
The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using hidden surcharges since 2019 to overcharge advertisers by more than $20 billion through its ad auction systems.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent1 Sept
The lawsuit could lead to increased scrutiny and regulation of digital advertising practices, impacting Amazon's market dominance and ad revenue.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
The FTC's scrutiny of Amazon could lead to stricter regulations on digital advertising transparency, impacting industry-wide practices.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
The FTC's scrutiny of Amazon's ad practices could reshape digital advertising norms, impacting market dynamics and investor confidence.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
The FTC will sue Amazon over hidden ad price hikes. AMZN shed $86 billion before the case was even filed.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth31 Aug
The FTC is preparing a lawsuit alleging Amazon deceived advertisers about its ad auction practices, with potential civil penalties reaching into
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
New York officials are warning that AI-generated content and fake cryptocurrency projects are making investment fraud more convincing. Reported investment scam losses exceeded $8 billion in 2025, rising 38% from the previous year. Investment Scam Losses Rise 38% Investment scams became the costliest fraud category tracked by the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, according to […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms29 Aug
The FTC probe could intensify scrutiny on YouTube's account management practices, potentially impacting its regulatory landscape and user trust.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Aug
Doxo will pay $2.1 million to settle FTC allegations of misleading search ads impersonating billers and charging undisclosed fees plus deceptive subscriptions. The deal includes consumer redress and bans on specific practices.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent25 Aug
An elderly Virginia woman lost $77,000 after scammers allegedly impersonated Amazon, Bank of America and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a scheme designed to convince her that her identity had been tied to criminal activity. The Alexandria resident was first contacted June 26th by a woman calling herself “Anna Covery,” who claimed to work […]
The Daily Hodl•Henry Kanapi19 Aug
A Michigan woman lost more than $45,000 after scammers allegedly posed as Amazon, a bank and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an elaborate fraud scheme. The 48-year-old Monroe resident reported the incident to police on August 6th, prompting detectives to investigate the alleged scam, reports the Monroe Sun. It began when the woman received […]
The Daily Hodl•Henry Kanapi16 Aug
A Pennsylvania man lost $35,000 after scammers allegedly impersonated federal officials, gained remote access to his computer and arranged for couriers to collect his cash. Lancaster County resident Kevin Eberle was first contacted through a text message claiming he had been charged $340 for a computer protection service, reports WGAL. The message included a phone […]
The Daily Hodl•Henry Kanapi16 Aug
The FTC is disbursing more than $23.8 million in redress payments to 640,038 drivers and diners harmed by Grubhub's deceptive practices under a 2024 settlement with the agency and Illinois Attorney General.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent15 Aug
Regulators accuse the telehealth company of sharing sensitive health information with advertising platforms including Meta and Snap despite promising users privacy.