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Crypto Bill Talks Stall as Banks Reject White House Stablecoin Compromise
Cryptocurrency // March 05, 2026

Negotiations over a major U.S. crypto bill have hit an impasse. Large banks say they cannot support a White House compromise on stablecoin “rewards,” raising doubts the legislation will clear Congress this year. The fight matters for payments because stablecoins are typically dollar-linked tokens used...

Coinbase CEO Wins Trump’s Support in Crypto Bill Battle
Cryptocurrency // March 04, 2026

Coinbase has reportedly gotten the White House’s backing in a battle over pending cryptocurrency legislation. 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,...

Prediction Markets Face Congressional Scrutiny Amid Trades on War
Regulation // 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...

Senate’s AFFORD Act Seeks New Capital for Underserved Markets
Economy // February 27, 2026

A bill introduced in the Senate Thursday (Feb. 26) would strengthen the role of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) in improving capital access and economic development in underserved communities, its supporters say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Quick Reads
Ex-CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act Will Help Banks 

March 09, 2026
A former top banking regulator says the cryptocurrency-focused Clarity Act will help the banking sector. 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 […]

Crypto Bill Talks Stall as Banks Reject White House Stablecoin Compromise

March 05, 2026
Negotiations over a major U.S. crypto bill have hit an impasse. Large banks say they cannot support a White House compromise on stablecoin “rewards,” raising doubts the legislation will clear...

Coinbase CEO Wins Trump’s Support in Crypto Bill Battle

March 04, 2026
Coinbase has reportedly gotten the White House’s backing in a battle over pending cryptocurrency legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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...