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Federal Paper Checks Face Stricter Limits Under Treasury Plan
Regulation // April 30, 2026

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is proposing regulatory changes that would significantly restrict the circumstances under which federal agencies can issue paper checks, pushing the government closer to an all-electronic payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Axe Swipe Fees on Taxes
Credit Cards // April 28, 2026

A Colorado bill that would prohibit payment card networks from charging an interchange fee on the sales tax portion of a debit card or credit card transaction is headed to the full state Senate for a vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
Cryptocurrency // April 23, 2026

Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto 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,...

Banking Associations Seek Pause in GENIUS Act Rulemaking Process
Blockchain // April 22, 2026

Four banking associations are looking to pause the rulemaking process for the GENIUS Act until one of the relevant final rules has been issued. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Lawmakers Recast Stablecoins as Payments Tools in CLARITY Act Compromise

May 04, 2026
The digital asset industry’s path toward federal oversight in the United States has, over time, taken on the defining features of the sector itself. 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 […]

New CLARITY Draft Puts Stablecoin Yield in the Crosshairs

March 25, 2026
What’s a crypto market without volatility, anyway? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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...

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...

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Federal Paper Checks Face Stricter Limits Under Treasury Plan

April 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is proposing regulatory changes that would significantly restrict the circumstances under which federal agencies can issue paper checks, pushing the government closer to an all-electronic payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Axe Swipe Fees on Taxes

April 28, 2026
A Colorado bill that would prohibit payment card networks from charging an interchange fee on the sales tax portion of a debit card or credit card transaction is headed to...

100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act

April 23, 2026
Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Banking Associations Seek Pause in GENIUS Act Rulemaking Process

April 22, 2026
Four banking associations are looking to pause the rulemaking process for the GENIUS Act until one of the relevant final rules has been issued. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...