Us Treasury news and trends

Bank Groups Suggest Public Awareness Campaign to Support US Treasury’s Phaseout of Paper Checks
Disbursements // July 01, 2025

Eliminating paper checks from government disbursements will reduce fraud and speed up the delivery of payments to recipients, three bank groups told the Treasury Department Monday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Post at Treasury Instead of CFPB
Politics // May 09, 2025

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan will be nominated to serve in a post at the Treasury Department after previously being nominated to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Treasury Department Takes Lead in Efforts to Ease Banking Regulation
Bank Regulation // April 17, 2025

The Treasury Department is reportedly taking the lead in the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline oversight and ease regulation in the banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

The US’s $750 Million Bet: Ending Paper Checks to Drive Digital Finance
Payment Methods // March 28, 2025

The federal government’s move to eliminate paper checks by Sept. 30 signals a massive shift toward digital transactions, potentially saving the Treasury $750 million. This transition, driven by an executive order, could accelerate the adoption of real-time payments across government and business. PYMNTS breaks it...

Interviews & Exclusives
Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation

March 07, 2025
On Friday (March 7), the crypto industry came to Washington D.C. Specifically, they came to the White House’s State Dining Room, where the nation’s first ever “Crypto Summit” was held. 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 […]

Yellen Says Community Banks Probably Won’t Get SVB Treatment

March 16, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen isn’t playing favorites, just protecting the U.S. banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
US Mint Ceases Penny Production, Citing High Costs and Supply Surplus

November 12, 2025
The U.S. Treasury announced it would halt the production of the nation’s circulating one-cent coin this week, citing escalating manufacturing costs and deeming the currency unnecessary for modern commerce, USA Today reported Wednesday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Bank Groups Suggest Public Awareness Campaign to Support US Treasury’s Phaseout of Paper Checks

July 01, 2025
Eliminating paper checks from government disbursements will reduce fraud and speed up the delivery of payments to recipients, three bank groups told the Treasury Department Monday (June 30). Get the Full Story...

Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Post at Treasury Instead of CFPB

May 09, 2025
Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) Board Member Jonathan McKernan will be nominated to serve in a post at the Treasury Department after previously being nominated to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get...

Treasury Department Takes Lead in Efforts to Ease Banking Regulation

April 17, 2025
The Treasury Department is reportedly taking the lead in the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline oversight and ease regulation in the banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...