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EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
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Banks Make Deposit Defense Their Best Offense in Crypto Battle
Cryptocurrency // July 15, 2026

Blockchain financial products are no longer merely standing at the edge of banking. They are beginning to reproduce some of its most profitable functions across banking’s own regulated landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Senate Bill Would Let Consumers Bring Their Own AI Agents to Amazon and Google
Artificial Intelligence // July 14, 2026

Imagine hiring a real estate agent who secretly works for the seller. That is the worry driving a new push in Washington over artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Brazil’s Pix Instant Payments System at Center of US Trade Dispute
Real-Time Payments // July 14, 2026

People in Brazil seem to love the Pix instant payment system. 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...

UK Regulators Put Big Cloud Under Bank-Style Oversight
Legal & Regulation // July 13, 2026

The United Kingdom’s largest banks are no longer the only companies facing direct scrutiny over the resilience of the nation’s financial system. The cloud providers running much of their technology are now inside the regulatory perimeter, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
State Governments Turn to AI to Do the Grunt Work

July 13, 2026
This week in the Prompt Economy, the spotlight is on how AI is reshaping local and federal government. One of the most dramatic examples surfaced this week in the U.S. heartland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Government Disbursements Open New Paths to Financial Inclusion

July 09, 2026
Government payments rarely get discussed as financial infrastructure. They’re usually treated as administrative outputs. Benefits are approved, refunds are issued and claims are processed. For millions of households, however, the...

FinTechs Face a Tougher Road on Cross-Border Deals

June 23, 2026
Watch more: How Technology Is Transforming Foreign Investment Reviews Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

AI Agents Are Coming for Government’s Hold Music

May 11, 2026
In its first week live, an artificial intelligence agent called Bobbi resolved 82% of citizen queries across three police forces in the United Kingdom without once passing the call to...

Quick Reads
EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). 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 […]

Brazil’s Pix Instant Payments System at Center of US Trade Dispute

July 14, 2026
People in Brazil seem to love the Pix instant payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

OpenAI Readies GPT-5.6 Launch as White House Lifts Restriction Request

July 08, 2026
OpenAI will publicly launch its GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna models Thursday (July 9) after initially limiting their release at the request of the U.S. government. Get the Full Story...

OpenAI Floats Giving Government 5% Share in Company

July 02, 2026
OpenAI has reportedly weighed offering the U.S. government 5% of its company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...