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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...

Crypto Industry Leaders Discuss Market Structure Bill With Lawmakers
Cryptocurrency // December 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency industry leaders and lobbyists are reportedly meeting with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and other lawmakers Wednesday (Dec. 17) to discuss the crypto market structure bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Senate Bill Aims to Gather Data About AI’s Impact on Workforce
artificial intelligence // December 05, 2025

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate Wednesday (Dec. 3) would enable the government to gather more data to better understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Lawmakers Propose Support Measures to Help Main Street Adopt AI
artificial intelligence // November 18, 2025

Lawmakers have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding artificial intelligence support for small businesses, marking one of Congress’s most targeted efforts this year to help Main Street firms understand and responsibly adopt AI. The proposals focus on training, education and advisory support at a...

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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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

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...

New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud

June 05, 2025
As tariffs loomed this spring, PYMNTS Intelligence found that obtaining financing was (and is) a difficult endeavor for smaller firms, which power the U.S. economy. Our surveys of small to...

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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 enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

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...

Crypto Industry Leaders Discuss Market Structure Bill With Lawmakers

December 17, 2025
Cryptocurrency industry leaders and lobbyists are reportedly meeting with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and other lawmakers Wednesday (Dec. 17) to discuss the crypto market structure bill. Get the...

Senate Bill Aims to Gather Data About AI’s Impact on Workforce

December 05, 2025
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate Wednesday (Dec. 3) would enable the government to gather more data to better understand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce....