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Crypto Market Regulation Is Running Out of Time at the Finish Line
Cryptocurrency // July 20, 2026

The CLARITY Act was supposed to resolve a relatively straightforward, if technically difficult, question: When is a digital asset a security, when is it a commodity, and which federal regulator is responsible for overseeing the companies that trade it? Get the Full Story Complete the...

AI Oversight Enters a Crucial Summer of Deadlines
Artificial Intelligence // July 20, 2026

The next phase of artificial intelligence regulation is taking shape through committees, consultations and comment periods rather than a single sweeping federal rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Brazilian Securities Watchdog Takes Closer Look at Tokenization
Blockchain // July 20, 2026

Brazil’s securities regulator has established a working group to explore tokenized securities. 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...

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2026

With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
New York Turns to AI to Cut Regulatory Red Tape

July 10, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a sweeping effort to reduce regulatory burdens across state government, pairing a broad review of existing rules with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify opportunities for streamlining. The initiative, which the administration describes as the largest regulatory review in state history, is intended to eliminate outdated […]

OCC Opens the Black Box on Bank Charter Denials

July 01, 2026
For FinTechs weighing whether to become banks, the biggest obstacle arguably has been understanding where regulatory standards have tripped up other applicants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Healthcare AI Has Left the Lab. Now Comes the Hard Part.

June 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has evolved past a simple test-and-learn exercise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Crypto’s Future May Depend on Lawyers Who Think Like Operators

June 18, 2026
Explore more conversations like this From the Block.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Quick Reads
DOJ Seizes 1,000 Domains Illegally Streaming World Cup Finals

July 20, 2026
The Justice Department has seized more than 1,000 domains illegally streaming World Cup matches. 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 […]

Brazilian Securities Watchdog Takes Closer Look at Tokenization

July 20, 2026
Brazil’s securities regulator has established a working group to explore tokenized securities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess

July 17, 2026
With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story...

New York Regulator Proposes Licensing Rules for BNPL Lenders

July 15, 2026
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) posted a notice of proposed rule making regarding buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders together with the text of the proposed regulation Wednesday (July 15) and will...