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Ripple CEO Says Company Considered Folding Before SEC Fight

July 12, 2026
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SEC Clears Path for UBS Crisis Resolution Plans
Legal & Regulation // 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 ordered by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Get the Full Story Complete the...

SEC Seeks Ways for More Companies to Go Public
IPO // July 08, 2026

Federal securities regulators are exploring ways to encourage more companies to go public. 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 Plans Crypto Rules to Lure Markets Onshore
Cryptocurrency // July 07, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes proposed rules that would clarify the regulatory framework around crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

SEC Names JPMorgan Veteran Paul Knight as COO
Legal & Regulation // July 06, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is adding a new operations chief at a moment when the agency is trying to move faster on crypto, market structure and investor protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Quick Reads
Ripple CEO Says Company Considered Folding Before SEC Fight

July 12, 2026
Ripple’s CEO says the blockchain company considered shuttering following an Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit. 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 […]

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...

SEC Seeks Ways for More Companies to Go Public

July 08, 2026
Federal securities regulators are exploring ways to encourage more companies to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SEC Plans Crypto Rules to Lure Markets Onshore

July 07, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2026 Regulatory Agenda includes proposed rules that would clarify the regulatory framework around crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...