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Vendor Breaches Create a New SEC Compliance Test
Cybersecurity // May 07, 2026

The public narrative around third-party cyber risk has traditionally focused on downstream fallout. 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....

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets
Regulation // May 04, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

SEC Exempts Crypto Interfaces From Broker Registration
Cryptocurrency // April 13, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (April 13) that it will not object to specified providers of user interfaces for crypto asset transactions creating, offering or operating those interfaces without registering as a broker-dealer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

SEC Sends ‘Regulation Crypto’ Proposal to White House
Cryptocurrency // April 07, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly ready to propose a “regulation crypto.” 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...

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Vendor Breaches Create a New SEC Compliance Test

May 07, 2026
The public narrative around third-party cyber risk has traditionally focused on downstream fallout. 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 communications […]

New SEC Guidance Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Cash Status

February 23, 2026
For banks, broker-dealers, and clearing firms, the primary obstacle to engaging with crypto has rarely been philosophical skepticism. It has instead been the 800-pound-gorilla in the room made up of...

Senate Sets Dueling Markups for High-Stakes Crypto Market Regulation

January 09, 2026
This January is crunch time for the Senate on cryptocurrency market regulation efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SEC Redraws Crypto Map as Tokens Break Free of Securities Rules

November 12, 2025
For all its technological foundations, the crypto sector was also built upon a parallel language embraced by its adherents. Beneath the memes and market noise lies a dense web of...

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SEC Chairman Urges Clear Rules for On-Chain Trading

May 08, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins said Friday (May 8) that he believes the SEC must provide greater clarity around on-chain financial markets and that he continues to encourage Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to future-proof these efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

SEC Investigates Fraud Claims in Private Credit Markets

May 04, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating allegations of fraud in private credit markets, the agency’s chairman said Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

SEC Exempts Crypto Interfaces From Broker Registration

April 13, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (April 13) that it will not object to specified providers of user interfaces for crypto asset transactions creating, offering or operating those...

SEC Sends ‘Regulation Crypto’ Proposal to White House

April 07, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly ready to propose a “regulation crypto.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...