Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto Lending Platform

By Aparajita Pathak On January 14, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DPFI) fined Nexo Capital, a crypto lending platform, $500,000 in penalties for lending to California residents without a valid license. DFPI’s actions demonstrate an effort Continue reading

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Enters into a Consent Decree with The Firm Alternative LLC d/b/a DocuPrep Xpress on Student Loan Debt Relief

By Maya Patel In re Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation v. The Firm Alternative LLC: On September 17, 2024, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DPFI) entered into a consent order with The Firm Alternative LLC d/b/a Continue reading