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Anthropic’s Pentagon Sanctions Expose Enterprise AI’s Emerging Vendor Risks
artificial intelligence // March 02, 2026

Supply chains used to mean things like ships, steel and microchips. But Anthropic’s clash with the federal government suggests they now may include algorithms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Businesses File Wave of Litigation to Claim Tariff Refunds
Legal // February 26, 2026

At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds on U.S. tariff payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

White House Weighs Requiring Citizenship Checks for Bank Customers
Banking // February 24, 2026

The Trump administration is considering requiring banks to collect citizenship information from both new and existing customers, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Feb. 24), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back
Credit Cards // February 20, 2026

Merchant surcharges are in the news as retailers, large and small, look for extra revenue and consumers rail against their existence. 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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Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back

February 20, 2026
Merchant surcharges are in the news as retailers, large and small, look for extra revenue and consumers rail against their existence. 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 […]

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 —...

Update: State AGs Confront SEC Over Digital Asset Turf

October 27, 2025
Cryptocurrency regulation may shift as 21 state attorneys general (AGs) called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clearly define how digital assets should be regulated, and by whom....

The Check Is No Longer in the Mail From the US Government

September 30, 2025
It’s deadline day. On Sept. 30, 2025 —today —federal agencies face the full force of President Trump’s executive order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” Get the Full...

Quick Reads
Prediction Markets Face Congressional Scrutiny Amid Trades on War

March 02, 2026
Two United States lawmakers called for greater regulation of prediction markets after topics about the war in Iran were featured, even as the CEO of Kalshi said these topics are already banned among regulated markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Businesses File Wave of Litigation to Claim Tariff Refunds

February 26, 2026
At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds on U.S. tariff payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

White House Weighs Requiring Citizenship Checks for Bank Customers

February 24, 2026
The Trump administration is considering requiring banks to collect citizenship information from both new and existing customers, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Feb. 24), citing unnamed sources. Get the...

Fed Wants Big Banks Back in the Mortgage Business

February 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve wants to get banks to focus on mortgage lending once more, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...