Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation
Federal Agencies Propose Identity Verification Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
June 18, 2026

Five federal agencies are seeking public comment on a proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain a customer identification program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Lawmakers Want AML Rules to Target Bigger Threats
June 17, 2026

Two lawmakers have asked the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to ensure that reducing unnecessary compliance burdens and prioritizing high-risk financial crimes in its enforcement efforts are part of its current rulemaking process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFTC Seeks a Faster Lane for FinTech Partnerships
June 17, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking for ways it can make it easier for FinTech firms to partner with federally regulated institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CFPB Revokes Lending Guidance for Disadvantaged Borrowers
June 17, 2026

The CFPB has rescinded six-year-old guidance for lenders on offering special purpose credit programs (SPCPs). 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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Banking Sector Unhappy With EU Updates to Capital Regulations
June 16, 2026

Europe’s banking regulators have released updates to their capital rules for lenders. 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. By...

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Fed’s Barr Warns Bank Deregulation Threatens Financial Stability
June 12, 2026

Recent moves by the Federal Reserve and other banking regulators to weaken regulation and supervision of banks threaten to undermine the safety and soundness of the financial institutions and increase financial stability risks, Federal Reserve Gov. Michael S. Barr said in a recent speech. Get the Full Story...

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Bank Regulators Probe Industry Use of AI
June 12, 2026

Banking regulators have begun asking banks about their use of artificial intelligence during routine bank examinations, Reuters reported Friday (June 12), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach
June 11, 2026

South Korean authorities levied Wednesday (June 10) a historic 624.7 billion won (about $412 million) fine against the eCommerce giant Coupang following a massive data breach that affected approximately two-thirds of the nation’s population. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Capital One Exec Brian Johnson Picked to Lead CFPB
June 11, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) may be getting a new leader. 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. By completing this...