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New York Regulator Proposes Licensing Rules for BNPL Lenders
BNPL // 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 accept public comment on the proposed regulation until Sept. 14, according to the department’s regulatory activity page....

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement
Big Tech // July 15, 2026

The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banks Make Deposit Defense Their Best Offense in Crypto Battle
Cryptocurrency // July 15, 2026

Blockchain financial products are no longer merely standing at the edge of banking. They are beginning to reproduce some of its most profitable functions across banking’s own regulated landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Delaware Updates Banking Laws for the Digital Finance Era
Banking // July 14, 2026

Delaware has enacted a sweeping package of banking modernization legislation aimed at updating the state’s financial regulatory framework for digital assets, money transmission and payment stablecoins. The trio of bills reinforces Delaware’s long-standing position as one of the nation’s leading financial services hubs while aligning...

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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which the administration describes as the largest regulatory review in state history, is intended to eliminate outdated […]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
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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 accept public comment on the proposed regulation until Sept. 14, according to the department’s regulatory activity page. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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...

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...