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Stablecoin Bill Heads to Senate After Vote in Banking Committee
Regulation // March 13, 2025

A stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, is headed to the full Senate after being advanced by an 18-6 vote in the Senate Banking Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
Security & Fraud // April 19, 2024

The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the scams have had on consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Restaurants Partner With Kroger and Other Grocers to Boost off-Premise Sales
Restaurant Roundup // January 27, 2023

This week in restaurants, eateries expand to grocery stores, add ghost kitchens and face regulations. 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,...

Amazon Hires Ex-GOP Aide in Fight Against Antitrust Bill
ANTITRUST // August 01, 2022

Amazon has reportedly hired Judd Smith, a former counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, in an effort to fend off an antitrust bill aimed at Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud

April 19, 2024
The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the scams have had on consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program

June 05, 2025
The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. 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 […]

Stablecoin Bill Heads to Senate After Vote in Banking Committee

March 13, 2025
A stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, is headed to the full Senate after being advanced by an 18-6 vote in the Senate Banking Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Amazon Hires Ex-GOP Aide in Fight Against Antitrust Bill

August 01, 2022
Amazon has reportedly hired Judd Smith, a former counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, in an effort to fend off an antitrust bill aimed at Big Tech. Get the Full...

Biden Administration May Be Open To Stricter Stimulus Requirements

January 26, 2021
The White House has signaled it could be open to modifying its next round of stimulus checks in order to target them to lower-income populations only, CNBC reported. Get the...