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Google DeepMind Chief Calls for US-Led Body to Test Frontier AI Models
Artificial Intelligence // July 14, 2026

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is calling for a United States-led standards body to independently test the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models for national security threats before release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Regulators Hear Arguments on Tokenized Stock Ownership
Blockchain // July 13, 2026

Federal regulators are hearing arguments over how stocks should move to blockchain rails, CoinDesk reported Monday (July 13). 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...

North Carolina Law Officially Makes Prediction Markets Legal in the State
Legal & Regulation // July 13, 2026

Not all states are at odds with the federal government over regulating prediction markets. Last week, North Carolina became the first state to formally recognize the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to oversee event market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Get the Full...

BNPL Set to Come Under Supervision of UK’s FCA
BNPL // July 13, 2026

This week marks a new era for buy now, pay later (BNPL) products in the U.K. 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...

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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which the administration describes as the largest regulatory review in state history, is intended to eliminate outdated […]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
Google DeepMind Chief Calls for US-Led Body to Test Frontier AI Models

July 14, 2026
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is calling for a United States-led standards body to independently test the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models for national security threats before release. 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 […]

Regulators Hear Arguments on Tokenized Stock Ownership

July 13, 2026
Federal regulators are hearing arguments over how stocks should move to blockchain rails, CoinDesk reported Monday (July 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

BNPL Set to Come Under Supervision of UK’s FCA

July 13, 2026
This week marks a new era for buy now, pay later (BNPL) products in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

SEC Clears Path for UBS Crisis Resolution Plans

July 08, 2026
A division of the Securities and Exchange Commission told UBS Group Wednesday (July 8) that it will not recommend that the regulator undertake enforcement action against an exchange of securities...