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SEC Chairman Urges Senate to Future-Proof Crypto Market Rules
Cryptocurrency // February 12, 2026

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins told a Senate committee Thursday (Feb. 12) that legislation like the CLARITY Act is the best way to provide long-term certainty for crypto markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
Security & Fraud // February 04, 2026

A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins
Blockchain // January 30, 2026

Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to execution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Citi Says Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026
Cryptocurrency // January 30, 2026

Citi analysts said the CLARITY Act could still pass this year, although there is a growing chance it could be delayed beyond 2026, CoinDesk reported Friday (Jan. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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 […]

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to...

Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate

January 15, 2026
Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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...

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SEC Chairman Urges Senate to Future-Proof Crypto Market Rules

February 12, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins told a Senate committee Thursday (Feb. 12) that legislation like the CLARITY Act is the best way to provide long-term certainty for crypto markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads

February 04, 2026
A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Citi Says Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026

January 30, 2026
Citi analysts said the CLARITY Act could still pass this year, although there is a growing chance it could be delayed beyond 2026, CoinDesk reported Friday (Jan. 30). Get the...

House Bill Aims to Achieve Goals of FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Subscription Rule

January 27, 2026
A bill reintroduced in the U.S. House aims to protect consumers from what its sponsors called “misleading subscription plans” that trick consumers into paying monthly membership fees without their explicit...