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Credit Card Competition Act Gains New Senate Support
Credit Cards // August 10, 2026

A trio of senators have lent their support to the Credit Card Competition Act. 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...

White House Launches Fraud Ledger to Track Government Crackdown
Fraud Prevention // August 06, 2026

The White House has launched a website (fraud.gov) that tracks the actions taken by its fraud task force and the dollar amounts recovered through those actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

The Conference Board: Geopolitical Concerns Are Easing but CEOs Remain Cautious
Economy // August 06, 2026

CEOs are generally feeling more optimistic, but clouds remain on the horizon. The Q3 2026 installment of the Conference Board’s CEO Confidence™ report, released Thursday (Aug. 6), shows an improvement in sentiment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AI Companies Ramp Up Lobbying Efforts Amid Pressure in DC
Artificial Intelligence // July 27, 2026

America’s biggest AI companies are reportedly devoting record cash to their lobbying efforts. 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....

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Middle East Conflict Raises Cyber Risk for Businesses

March 03, 2026
If it’s not one threat, then it’s another for 21st-century cybersecurity professionals. 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 from […]

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...

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...

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...

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Credit Card Competition Act Gains New Senate Support

August 10, 2026
A trio of senators have lent their support to the Credit Card Competition Act. 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 Launches Fraud Ledger to Track Government Crackdown

August 06, 2026
The White House has launched a website (fraud.gov) that tracks the actions taken by its fraud task force and the dollar amounts recovered through those actions. Get the Full Story...

AI Companies Ramp Up Lobbying Efforts Amid Pressure in DC

July 27, 2026
America’s biggest AI companies are reportedly devoting record cash to their lobbying efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Johnson Noncommital on CFPB Funding in Confirmation Hearing

July 23, 2026
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Capital One executive Brian Johnson, said Thursday (July 23) that he has not decided whether to pursue the administration’s plans to fire most...