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Senate Bill Would Extend National Quantum Initiative and Expand Its Activities
Technology // January 08, 2026

A bipartisan group of United States senators introduced a bill Thursday (Jan. 8) that would extend the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) by five years and expand its activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Congress Targets Regulation to Jumpstart New Community Banks
Bank Regulation // January 08, 2026

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday (Jan. 7) aims to support community banks by tailoring regulation to the size of the bank and making it easier to form new banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Bill Takes Fresh Look at Bank-FinTech Partnerships
Partnerships // December 30, 2025

For many financial institutions, particularly small banks and credit unions, collaborating with FinTechs has become one of the most effective ways to modernize products, improve customer experiences and remain competitive without rebuilding core systems from the ground up. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
Legal // December 19, 2025

A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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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 — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

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...

Banks Brace for Cyber Fight as CISA Faces Expiration

September 19, 2025
Stakes are high for the banking and FinTech sectors as cyberattacks grow more frequent and costly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
CFPB and DOJ Say Creditors Can Consider Borrowers’ Citizenship Status

January 12, 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice withdrew a 2023 joint statement that warned lenders not to look at an applicant’s immigration status when considering extending credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Senate Bill Would Extend National Quantum Initiative and Expand Its Activities

January 08, 2026
A bipartisan group of United States senators introduced a bill Thursday (Jan. 8) that would extend the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) by five years and expand its activities. Get the...

Congress Targets Regulation to Jumpstart New Community Banks

January 08, 2026
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday (Jan. 7) aims to support community banks by tailoring regulation to the size of the bank and making it easier...

Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies

December 19, 2025
A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech firms. Get the Full Story...