Regulation 2 news and trends

States Defy Washington, Tech Lobby as Voter Backlash Fuels AI Regulation
Artificial Intelligence // September 02, 2026

The technology industry’s campaign to block state regulation of artificial intelligence is losing political force as public anxiety and election-year pressures embolden lawmakers to advance new restrictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

US and Big Tech Advocate Looser AI Rules at G20 Gathering
Artificial Intelligence // September 02, 2026

The U.S. has joined the country’s tech giants in urging G20 members to relax their stance on regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Apple Says Antitrust Issues Are Hurting Services Business
Apple // August 18, 2026

Apple says antitrust battles around its App Store are weighing on its services business. 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...

OCC Receives 40 New Bank Applications in 18 Months
Bank Regulation // August 11, 2026

The heads of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will continue working to encourage new bank formation, they said in separate statements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
The US Government’s Trade-Fraud Crackdown Now Runs Through Payments

August 06, 2026
Every fraudulent customs declaration can eventually become a financial transaction. And as investigators connect invoices, ownership records and money flows across global supply chains, that is a connection that’s becoming more consequential for the financial institutions facilitating and underwriting global commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Healthcare AI Rules Shift Risk From Regulators to Hospitals

August 04, 2026
Watch more: TechReg Talks With Douglas Grimm of ArentFox Schiff and Doug McCormack of Acumen Partners  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

AI’s Data Center Boom Creates a New Antitrust Challenge

July 02, 2026
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Stripe, Banks Tell Congress Payment Rules No Longer Fit Modern Commerce

June 25, 2026
Lawmakers spent much of Wednesday wrestling with a question that reaches well beyond faster payments: whether a regulatory framework built for deposit-taking banks can continue to govern a financial system...

Quick Reads
US and Big Tech Advocate Looser AI Rules at G20 Gathering

September 02, 2026
The U.S. has joined the country’s tech giants in urging G20 members to relax their stance on regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). 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 […]

Apple Says Antitrust Issues Are Hurting Services Business

August 18, 2026
Apple says antitrust battles around its App Store are weighing on its services business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

OCC Receives 40 New Bank Applications in 18 Months

August 11, 2026
The heads of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will continue working to encourage new bank formation, they said in...

Anthropic Gives $40 Million to AI Regulation Group 

July 22, 2026
Anthropic says it has donated $20 million to AI pro-regulation group Public First Action. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...