Jack Dorsey’s Block settles Cash App fraud claims with 46 states for $45m
THE SO WHAT
A $45 million multi-state settlement over Cash App fraud shows state AGs are willing to treat lax consumer protection as a revenue line — not just a warning. Fintech operators should assume fraud controls, dispute handling, and UX dark patterns are now regulatory attack surfaces on par with capital and KYC.
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