How the Postal Service Became a Bank
Post offices are already competing with traditional bank branches
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Trump Plans New Agency and Chief to Oversee US AI Push
US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he will name a new artificial intelligence “czar” to lead an “AI Force,” an agency he compared to the Space Force he created during his first term. The announcement came in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
Clarity Act Collapse Discourages Crypto Industry
As US Senate vote on the crypto regulation bill known as Clarity Act failed this week, bitcoin’s price declined along with the share prices of crypto-linked companies, including Coinbase and Circle. Vote hold for an uncertain period also affects crypto service developers in less visible ways.
Nubank Launches US Deposit Accounts and Partners With Sygnum on Digital Assets
Nubank has entered the US market, rolling out a suite of deposit products through a sponsor bank and struck partnership with Sygnum for crypto accounts.
60% US States Need Two Years of Welfare Checks to Cover One Year of Childcare, Study Finds
Nearly 60% of US states, plus Washington, D.C., would take more than two years of welfare checks to cover just one year of childcare, according to a new analysis from SingleMothersGrants.org.
European Borrowing Costs Jump to Levels Not Seen in 15 Years
Something unusual happened to Europe’s bond market right after the summer break, and it significantly differs from what investors have been witnessing in the United States earlier.
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets 2026: New Token Rules Could Reshape US Crypto Issuance
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets could mark a turning point in how the US treats companies that raise money through digital tokens. The proposal is detailed, technical but still open to change, and its approach could have consequences well beyond American crypto markets. Here is what the new framework could mean for token issuers, fintech companies […]
Common Questions About Filing a Car Accident Claim in Austin
Image Filing a car accident claim in Austin typically involves reporting the crash, seeking medical attention, gathering evidence, notifying the appropriate insurance company, documenting your losses, and determining who may be responsible. Taking these steps carefully can help protect your ability to seek compensation for medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and other accident-related losses. […]
How Much Is a Wrongful Death Claim Worth?
A wrongful death claim can be worth anywhere from thousands of dollars to significantly more, depending on the circumstances of the death and the losses suffered by the surviving family. There is no standard amount because every case involves different financial losses, relationships, circumstances, and evidence. Medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, future earnings, and […]
US to Share AI Leadership With China, Say 56% of Investors: Robocap
The era of undisputed US dominance in artificial intelligence may be numbered. At least according to the people who decide where billions of investment dollars go next.
Consumers Trust the Payment Method More Than the Retailer Reveals Fresh Report
When shoppers reach the final click, payment methods consumer trust is quietly overriding traditional brand loyalty in ways online sellers never anticipated.
SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules & FASB Moves to Clarify Digital Asset Accounting
American crypto regulation horizon starts clearing up. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new framework for crypto assets. Meanwhile, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is moving to clarify how some digital assets could be treated in financial statements.
Penny’s End Pushes Cash Closer to the Checkout Exit
The U.S. Senate has passed the Common Cents Act, bringing the end of the penny closer and potentially giving a new push to the country’s shift away from cash payments.
Half US Households to Use BNPL for 2026 Back-to-School Shopping
New survey data shows Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is becoming a routine part of predictable, recurring shopping for American households, and almost half of US consumers will use it to make the annual back-to-school purchases possible.
CLARITY Act Stalls Before Recess as Coldcard Wallet Exploit Rattles Self-Custody Users
Crypto had a rough week on two fronts, regulation and cybersecurity, at once and it says a lot about where the industry actually stands.
Nayax Files for a US Bank Charter
Israel-based payments company Nayax has applied for a US bank charter, that would let it offer business cards, loans, and cash advances directly through its own platform instead of leaning on outside banks. The company filed the application with the Connecticut Department of Banking to create Nayax America Bank, which would be headquartered in Fairfield […]
