Democrats Target Peer-to-Peer Payment Companies in Push for Government Control

A coalition of prominent Democratic politicians is pushing legislation that would significantly impact peer-to-peer payment companies like PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle. This legislation, the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act, aims to hold these companies responsible for any scams that occur on their platforms, potentially hindering their operations and driving users away. This move is seen as an attempt by the Democratic party to exert greater control over the financial sector and promote government-run cryptocurrency solutions.

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