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Connecticut Makes AI’s Fine Print a Consumer Protection Issue
Artificial Intelligence // July 22, 2026

Connecticut is turning the fine print of artificial intelligence subscriptions into a consumer protection issue, placing new obligations on providers that change model access, usage limits or product features after customers sign up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

House Passes Federal Tech Procurement Bill Without Senate Backing
Legal & Regulation // July 21, 2026

The House passed a bill Monday (July 20) that its supporters said would improve federal technology procurement. 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...

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2026

With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

New York’s First-in-the-Nation Data Center Moratorium May Not Be the Last
Artificial Intelligence // July 16, 2026

New York State’s one-year moratorium on construction of new data centers, announced Tuesday (July 14) by Gov. Kathy Hochul, could prove a turning point for U.S. development of the facilities, according to an analysis by Foley & Lardner. President Donald Trump wants to stop it...

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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which the administration describes as the largest regulatory review in state history, is intended to eliminate outdated […]

Stablecoins May Need Banks More Than They Admit

July 06, 2026
Digital assets began with the idea that trust could be engineered out of the system. The current regulatory trajectory in the U.S. now suggests something different. Get the Full Story...

Banks Gain New Fraud Tools as House Panel Advances Payments Bills

June 30, 2026
The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday (June 30) advanced a package of legislation that would give banks greater flexibility to combat payments fraud, expand the types of payment histories...

AML Debate Shifts From Transactions to Hidden Networks

June 09, 2026
The title of Tuesday’s House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing pointed toward Chinese money laundering networks and cartel financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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House Passes Federal Tech Procurement Bill Without Senate Backing

July 21, 2026
The House passed a bill Monday (July 20) that its supporters said would improve federal technology procurement. 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 […]

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess

July 17, 2026
With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story...

Housing Bill’s Final Passage Confirms US CBDC Ban

July 10, 2026
A four-year ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) is set to take effect if a housing bill becomes law Saturday (July 11), CoinDesk reported Friday (July 10). Get...

Crypto Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Deadline

July 08, 2026
CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...