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US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech

July 21, 2026
Congress, House of Representatives
Federal Approval No Longer Guarantees CFOs a Green Light
Legal & Regulation // July 21, 2026

The United States may have one national market, but large companies both already know and are constantly being reminded that it can come with dozens of regulatory veto points. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

White House Launches ‘Gold Eagle’ AI Cybersecurity Initiative
Cybersecurity // July 21, 2026

The White House has launched an artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity clearinghouse designed to accelerate the discovery and remediation of software vulnerabilities. Although not aimed specifically at financial institutions, the initiative could eventually influence how federal banking regulators assess institutions’ cyber risk management practices. Get the Full...

US Threatens Sanctions on China Over Alleged AI Model Theft
Artificial Intelligence // July 21, 2026

The White House is weighing a crackdown on China’s alleged “IP theft” of artificial intelligence models in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business Tuesday (July 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Dispute Over Brazil’s Pix System Leads to 25% Tariffs
Real-Time Payments // July 21, 2026

Brazil’s Pix instant payment system is widely popular in the country. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
State Governments Turn to AI to Do the Grunt Work

July 13, 2026
This week in the Prompt Economy, the spotlight is on how AI is reshaping local and federal government. One of the most dramatic examples surfaced this week in the U.S. heartland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Government Disbursements Open New Paths to Financial Inclusion

July 09, 2026
Government payments rarely get discussed as financial infrastructure. They’re usually treated as administrative outputs. Benefits are approved, refunds are issued and claims are processed. For millions of households, however, the...

FinTechs Face a Tougher Road on Cross-Border Deals

June 23, 2026
Watch more: How Technology Is Transforming Foreign Investment Reviews Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

AI Agents Are Coming for Government’s Hold Music

May 11, 2026
In its first week live, an artificial intelligence agent called Bobbi resolved 82% of citizen queries across three police forces in the United Kingdom without once passing the call to...

Quick Reads
US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech

July 21, 2026
Sixteen members of Congress signed a letter asking President Donald Trump to take action in response to what they called European Union “discriminatory digital policies” that target technology companies in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

US Threatens Sanctions on China Over Alleged AI Model Theft

July 21, 2026
The White House is weighing a crackdown on China’s alleged “IP theft” of artificial intelligence models in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox...

Dispute Over Brazil’s Pix System Leads to 25% Tariffs

July 21, 2026
Brazil’s Pix instant payment system is widely popular in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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...