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Senate Crypto Bill Finds Common Ground on Data Standards
Cryptocurrency // January 29, 2026

U.S. federal regulators are no longer circling the crypto question. They are building the machinery to answer it. 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...

Senate Sets Dueling Markups for High-Stakes Crypto Market Regulation
Regulation // January 09, 2026

This January is crunch time for the Senate on cryptocurrency market regulation efforts. 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....

Senate Confirms Travis Hill as FDIC Board Chair
Personnel // December 19, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have new leaders. 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,...

CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham to Join Crypto Payments Company MoonPay
Personnel // December 17, 2025

Caroline D. Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will join crypto payments company MoonPay as chief legal officer and chief administrative officer upon the conclusion of her role at the CFTC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Senate Sets Dueling Markups for High-Stakes Crypto Market Regulation

January 09, 2026
This January is crunch time for the Senate on cryptocurrency market regulation efforts. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Congress Puts SEC and CFTC on Collision Course Over Crypto

November 11, 2025
The cryptocurrency market is a paradox of modern finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance

May 06, 2025
Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete...

The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year

January 07, 2025
The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the...

Quick Reads
Nevada Files Civil Enforcement Action to Stop Coinbase From Offering Event Contracts

February 03, 2026
The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a civil enforcement action Monday (Feb. 2), seeking to stop Coinbase from offering certain event contracts in the state. 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, […]

Senate Confirms Travis Hill as FDIC Board Chair

December 19, 2025
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have new leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham to Join Crypto Payments Company MoonPay

December 17, 2025
Caroline D. Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will join crypto payments company MoonPay as chief legal officer and chief administrative officer upon the conclusion of her role at the CFTC....

Prediction Market Polymarket Begins Rolling Out US App

December 04, 2025
Prediction market Polymarket said Wednesday (Dec. 3) that it has begun rolling out its U.S. app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...