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CFTC Steps in as New York Sues to Shut Down Kalshi
July 31, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued to stop New York’s attempt to halt the operations of prediction market Kalshi, which was announced Friday (July 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Banking Associations Unite to Fight Oregon Rate Cap Law
July 30, 2026

Several banking associations filed an amicus brief Tuesday (July 28) supporting a case that challenges an Oregon law (House Bill 4116) that caps interest rates charged by out-of-state banks, according to a Wednesday (July 29) blog post by law firm Ballard Spahr. Get the Full...

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SEC Chair Ready to Provide Crypto Rules if CLARITY Act Fails
July 30, 2026

The CLARITY Act may not make it out of the Senate alive this year, but that may not be a fatal blow to the digital asset market. Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” program on Monday (July 27), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman...

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FCC Blocks New Robot and Power Inverter Imports Over Security Risks
July 28, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has blocked the importation, marketing or sale of new foreign-produced mobile robots and connected power inverters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Feds Say Banking Agencies Have Trouble Uncovering Outdated Rules
July 28, 2026

In 1996, Congress passed legislation requiring banking agencies to address unneeded regulatory burdens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Law From Taking Effect
July 28, 2026

Until Monday (July 27), the odds favored Minnesota becoming the first state to make operating or advertising a prediction market in the state a felony starting Aug. 1. But a federal judge has blocked the law from taking effect, at least for now. Get the...

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Swedbank Settles New York Charges in Panama Papers Probe
July 27, 2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) secured a $50 million penalty from Swedbank AB and its New York branch in a case in which the regulator alleged that the bank withheld information from investigators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed Opens a New Front in Access to Its Payment Rails
July 27, 2026

The Federal Reserve wants to make it easier for some eligible institutions to connect directly to its payment services without giving them everything that comes with a Master Account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Wise Prepares Second US Bank Charter Bid After OCC Rejection
July 24, 2026

Cross-border payments platform Wise said Friday (July 24) that it will submit a new application for a U.S. national trust bank charter after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) denied the original application it submitted over a year ago. Get the Full...