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Clearing Infrastructure Firm Lorum Seeks Trust Bank Charter
Bank Regulation // April 08, 2026

Clearing and treasury infrastructure provider Lorum has filed for a national trust bank charter. 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...

Regulators Rework AML Rules to Prioritize Risk-Based Evaluations
AML // April 07, 2026

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and three federal financial regulators proposed rules Tuesday (April 7) that they said will modernize their anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules and allow financial institutions to focus on higher risks. Get the Full Story Complete...

FDIC Aligns With OCC to Solidify GENIUS Act Rules
Regulation // April 07, 2026

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a rule that would establish a prudential framework for FDIC-supervised permitted stablecoin issuers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Coinbase Nabs Conditional OCC Nod for National Trust Company
Regulation // April 02, 2026

Coinbase is a step closer to becoming a national trust company. 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...

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Regulators Put Bank and FinTech AML Infrastructure on Notice

April 08, 2026
Regulators’ proposed anti-money laundering (AML) rulemaking, introduced this week, offers a clear path for how compliance will be expected to operate as financial services continue to digitize and expand across platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Lawmakers Press Bank Regulators on Tech Rules and Delays

March 26, 2026
A House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on financial technology and regulation explored how much supervisory uncertainty banks are expected to tolerate as regulators rework their approach almost in real time....

The New FinTech Scorecard Starts With a Bank Charter

March 11, 2026
Digital assets are reshaping U.S. financial services, and their impact can be traced by the wake of new banking charter applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

OCC Clarifies Charter Rule and Extends National Path for FinTechs

March 02, 2026
The recent increase in national bank charter activity reflects a deliberate recalibration by FinTech firms that seek to widen the range of services they offer while securing steadier funding and...

Quick Reads
Clearing Infrastructure Firm Lorum Seeks Trust Bank Charter

April 08, 2026
Clearing and treasury infrastructure provider Lorum has filed for a national trust bank charter. 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 […]

Regulators Rework AML Rules to Prioritize Risk-Based Evaluations

April 07, 2026
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and three federal financial regulators proposed rules Tuesday (April 7) that they said will modernize their anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT)...

FDIC Aligns With OCC to Solidify GENIUS Act Rules

April 07, 2026
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a rule that would establish a prudential framework for FDIC-supervised permitted stablecoin issuers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Coinbase Nabs Conditional OCC Nod for National Trust Company

April 02, 2026
Coinbase is a step closer to becoming a national trust company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...