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Senate Unveils Legislation Covering Stablecoin Rewards
Cryptocurrency // January 13, 2026

New Senate legislation could allow digital asset companies to continue offering rewards to stablecoin holders. 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 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....

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...

Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams
Cryptocurrency // December 19, 2025

A bill introduced in the United States Senate would create a federal task force to combat cryptocurrency scams. 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...

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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 […]

GENIUS Act Rides Stablecoin Momentum as Senate Clears Path for Crypto Regulation

June 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has referred to himself as America’s first “crypto president,” wanted stablecoin legislation to reach his desk prior to the Congressional recess in August. Get the...

Stablecoin Bill Set for Congressional Showdown Over 122 Amendments

June 10, 2025
Last month, U.S. lawmakers promised stablecoin regulations would be approved by Memorial Day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB Funding Sits in Crosshairs of Senate Committee’s Additions to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

June 09, 2025
A so-called megabill grabbing headlines and making its way through Congress is on track to further alter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency already in flux during the first...

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President Trump Endorses Legislation to Lower Credit Card Swipe Fees

January 13, 2026
President Donald Trump endorsed a bill that aims to lower credit card swipe fees. 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 […]

Senate Unveils Legislation Covering Stablecoin Rewards

January 13, 2026
New Senate legislation could allow digital asset companies to continue offering rewards to stablecoin holders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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...

Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams

December 19, 2025
A bill introduced in the United States Senate would create a federal task force to combat cryptocurrency scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...