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Headline: Regulatory Retreat: Senator Warren Demands GAO Investigation into ‘Hollowing Out’ of the CFTC Amid 25% Staffing Cut

Reynand Wu08 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that signals a burgeoning confrontation between the legislative branch and the executive’s financial regulators, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has formally requested a federal investigation into the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The request, directed to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), alleges that a "precipitous drop" in enforcement activity and…

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Stripe’s Strategic Pivot: Powering the AI Economy Amid Aggressive M&A Ambitions

Leena Muazin07 mins

By PYMNTS July 22, 2026 Stripe, the global financial infrastructure giant, is aggressively repositioning itself to become the central nervous system of the artificial intelligence (AI) economy. Fresh off a fiscal year that saw its revenue climb by a third to $6.8 billion, the company is leveraging its unique position at the intersection of high-growth…

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Federal Reserve Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Illinois Bank Executive Amid Appraisal Fraud Scandal

Reynand Wu09 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that underscores the Federal Reserve’s intensifying scrutiny of internal controls within community banking, the Board of Governors has officially prohibited James Burns, the former Chief Lending Officer of Heritage State Bank, from participating in the banking industry for life. The enforcement action, announced on July 21, 2026, follows a…

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Turbulence in the Tech Corridor: U.S. AI Safety Agency Faces Leadership Vacuum Amid Strategic Shifts

Leena Muazin07 mins

By PYMNTS | July 20, 2026 In a development that has sent ripples through the corridors of Washington’s technology policy circles, Chris Fall, the head of the U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), has resigned from his post. The departure comes just three months into his tenure, leaving the federal government’s primary agency…

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OnePay and Upgrade Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch Personal Loan Suite Amid Tightening Credit Markets

Leena Muazin07 mins

By PYMNTS | July 20, 2026 In a significant move to reshape the digital banking landscape, OnePay—the Walmart-backed financial services platform—has announced a strategic partnership with FinTech powerhouse Upgrade. The collaboration, unveiled Monday, introduces a robust personal loan program directly integrated into the OnePay ecosystem, designed to provide consumers with streamlined access to credit at…

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Regaining Trust: FAA Restores Boeing’s Self-Certification Privileges Amid Safety Overhaul

06 mins

In a move that marks a significant milestone in the aerospace industry’s recovery, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially restored Boeing’s authority to issue its own airworthiness certificates for newly manufactured 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This development, effective immediately, marks the end of years of intensive, hands-on regulatory oversight that saw the…

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Mastercard Weighs Divestiture of UK Payments Pillar Vocalink Amid Mounting Geopolitical and Regulatory Pressure

Leena Muazin06 mins

By PYMNTS | July 13, 2026 In a move that could reshape the landscape of British financial infrastructure, Mastercard is reportedly exploring the potential sale of Vocalink, its U.K.-based retail payments business. The news, first reported by the Financial Times, comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over the foreign ownership of critical national payment…

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Leadership Churn at Fiserv: Dhivya Suryadevara Resigns Amid Broader Executive Realignment

Reynand Wu08 mins

MILWAUKEE — Fiserv, the global fintech and payments processing titan, finds itself at a critical leadership crossroads following the high-profile resignation of Dhivya Suryadevara. The departure of the former Stripe and General Motors executive, announced Tuesday, comes at a tumultuous time for the Milwaukee-based firm, which is currently navigating a period of executive instability and…

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Senate Democrats Call for Congressional Hearings Amid Explosive $1.2 Billion Trump Crypto Disclosure

Lana Amalina07 mins

In a move that promises to intensify the ongoing battle over the future of digital asset regulation in the United States, a coalition of high-ranking Senate Democrats has formally requested congressional hearings into President Donald Trump’s extensive cryptocurrency holdings. The request follows the release of new financial disclosures revealing that the President’s crypto-related ventures generated…

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