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Banks Find the Big Money in FinCEN’s $4.9 Billion Smuggling Data

August 14, 2026
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SEC Cancels Planned Meeting on Registration Exemptions for Crypto Tokens
Cryptocurrency // August 14, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has abruptly canceled an open meeting scheduled for Friday (Aug. 14) to consider proposed exemptions for digital asset companies. The cancellation postpones a potentially significant step in the agency’s effort to build a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency while legislation...

Insurance Regulators Get Schooled on AI Governance
Insurance // August 14, 2026

Insurance regulators are moving artificial intelligence governance from the policy manual into the examination file. 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,...

Western Union’s Intermex Deal Wins New York Approval but Stalls in California
Legal & Regulation // August 14, 2026

Western Union’s pending acquisition of International Money Express (Intermex) has received regulatory approval from New York but faces further review by California, Western Union said in a Friday (Aug. 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

SEC Tees Up New Crypto Regulations as CLARITY Act Continues to Languish
Cryptocurrency // August 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will consider a potentially significant overhaul of crypto regulation Friday (Aug. 14), moving to establish formal exemptions that could allow digital asset projects to raise capital without registering securities and eventually move outside the agency’s jurisdiction. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
States Put Big Tech’s AI Advantage Under New Scrutiny

August 13, 2026
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OCC Stablecoin Reporting Proposal Tests Regulatory Alignment

August 12, 2026
Comment letters filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency show where implementation of federal stablecoin regulation may require further work, particularly around the information regulators expect issuers...

What the OCC’s Wise and Bunq Denials Mean for FinTech Bank Charters

August 10, 2026
A national bank charter promises FinTechs a more direct route into U.S. financial services. But the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is making clear that getting one...

Hospitals Can’t Outsource AI Accountability

July 29, 2026
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Quick Reads
Western Union’s Intermex Deal Wins New York Approval but Stalls in California

August 14, 2026
Western Union’s pending acquisition of International Money Express (Intermex) has received regulatory approval from New York but faces further review by California, Western Union said in a Friday (Aug. 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Prediction Markets Face NYC Probe Over Marketing Practices

August 12, 2026
The New York City Council launched an investigation into four prediction markets, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

White House Undoes TikTok Ban on Government Devices, Citing New Ownership

August 11, 2026
The White House has ended its ban on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the shift of the app’s U.S. operations to American investors has made it no...

UK Lawmakers Accuse Banks of Hindering Crypto Sector’s Growth

August 11, 2026
Some British lawmakers say the country’s banks are impeding the cryptocurrency sector’s growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...