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Brendan Pedersen

Financial Services Reporter
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Brendan has covered the politics and influence of the financial services sector since 2018. Before launching Punchbowl News’ first policy vertical, The Vault, Brendan covered financial regulation and politics at the American Banker. Prior to that, he worked for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, NBC News Chicago and Business Den in Colorado. Brendan has a three-legged cat named Eugene, so if you’re ever trying to get ahold of him, just ask for a picture.

Latest from Brendan Pedersen

Thune tees up open amendment GENIUS votes
The banking industry isn’t really going to sweat the open process for crypto-related reasons. The real risk will be the revival of the Credit Card Competition Act.
The Vault Senate
How retailers learned to love stablecoins
Retailers hold a lot of sway with many members, and a key Senate procedural vote that could determine the stablecoin bill’s fate will be held this week.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Budget clears the reconciliation bill. GOP has a rough week ahead
The House Budget Committee approved the Republicans’ reconciliation bill late Sunday night, with a quartet of conservative hardliners voting “present.”
House
Crypto has a date with destiny
The Senate will vote as early as Monday night to revive stablecoin legislation via the GENIUS Act, a bill authored by Hagerty with bipartisan support.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Finserv’s wins and losses in the tax bill
House Republicans’ much-anticipated tax bill dropped last week with all the usual fanfare. The reception from K Street was a warm one.
The Vault Finance + Economy
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