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White House Budget Director Aims to Shutter CFPB
CFPB // October 16, 2025

White House budget director Russell Vought announced Wednesday that he intends to shut down the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a position that appears to contradict the Trump administration’s arguments in ongoing court proceedings, according to Courthouse News. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary
Personnel // October 07, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Derek Theurer, who joined the department in January as counselor, to perform the duties of deputy secretary of the Treasury. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

House Passes Crypto AML/CFT Bill and 11 Others
Regulation // July 24, 2025

The Financial Technology Protection Act (H.R. 2384) was one of 12 financial services bills passed this week by the House of Representatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

AI Regulations Bring Deluge of Lobbying Efforts to DC
Artificial Intelligence // July 23, 2025

Businesses and trade groups are reportedly scrambling to have a say in federal artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Crypto Week Comes Back to Life with Stablecoin Bill Set for House Vote

July 16, 2025
It’s not every week that a sector with a checkered past gets the regulatory green light in the U.S. 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, […]

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...

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...

Derailed House Hearing Leaves Crypto Market Structure Hanging in Balance

May 06, 2025
Donald Trump promised to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the planet,” and he will need cryptocurrency legislation for his administration to do it. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
White House Weighs Challenge to State-Level AI Rules

November 20, 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly considering new challenges to state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. 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 […]

White House Budget Director Aims to Shutter CFPB

October 16, 2025
White House budget director Russell Vought announced Wednesday that he intends to shut down the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a position that appears to contradict the Trump administration’s...

Treasury Counselor Derek Theurer Appointed to Perform Duties of Deputy Secretary

October 07, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Derek Theurer, who joined the department in January as counselor, to perform the duties of deputy secretary of the Treasury. Get the Full Story...

House Passes Crypto AML/CFT Bill and 11 Others

July 24, 2025
The Financial Technology Protection Act (H.R. 2384) was one of 12 financial services bills passed this week by the House of Representatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...