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New York Aligns State Stablecoin Rules With GENIUS Act
Cryptocurrency // June 09, 2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a proposed regulation that would harmonize its stablecoin framework with new federal regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FDIC Stablecoin Plan Says Holders Don’t Get Deposit Insurance
Cryptocurrency // June 08, 2026

As regulation moves from proposal to final rules, comment letters reveal where frictions and consensus are taking shape. 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...

Mastercard Adds Crypto License as Stablecoin Oversight Expands
Cryptocurrency // May 27, 2026

Stablecoins brought U.S. dollar-equivalents to users outside of the U.S. regulatory system. Now, the cryptocurrency and FinTech industries want to bring those same digital dollars inside the system. Using the same blockchains as they do on the outside. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulation in the US
Cryptocurrency // May 25, 2026

Two years ago, the defining feature of U.S. crypto regulation was its uncertainty. Regulators relied heavily on enforcement rather than formal rulemaking, leaving companies to interpret legal boundaries retroactively through lawsuits and settlements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FDIC Stablecoin Plan Says Holders Don’t Get Deposit Insurance

June 08, 2026
As regulation moves from proposal to final rules, comment letters reveal where frictions and consensus are taking shape. 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 […]

Citi Links Regulation and Reality in the Next Phase of Digital Assets

January 13, 2026
When PYMNTS and Citi launched the “From the Block” podcast, the goal was not to unpack the mechanics of blockchain or recap legislative fine print. It was to answer a...

Peak Bitcoin Fears Confront GENIUS Act and Balance-Sheet Bulls

November 24, 2025
Through mid-October, bitcoin looked like the comeback story of 2025, setting successive records near $125,000 before losing more than $40,000 in roughly six weeks. Prices have fallen into the low-$80,000...

Banks and FinTechs Press Treasury on Compliance Gaps in GENIUS Act

November 04, 2025
In September, the Treasury Department extended the public comment period on the implementation of the GENIUS Act, signaling both the complexity and sensitivity of shaping anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance...

Quick Reads
New York Aligns State Stablecoin Rules With GENIUS Act

June 09, 2026
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a proposed regulation that would harmonize its stablecoin framework with new federal regulations. 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. […]

Banking Associations Seek Pause in GENIUS Act Rulemaking Process

April 22, 2026
Four banking associations are looking to pause the rulemaking process for the GENIUS Act until one of the relevant final rules has been issued. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

FDIC Aligns With OCC to Solidify GENIUS Act Rules

April 07, 2026
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a rule that would establish a prudential framework for FDIC-supervised permitted stablecoin issuers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Treasury Opens a State Path for Smaller Stablecoin Issuers

April 01, 2026
The Treasury Department proposed its first regulation to implement the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...