News From the Wire

17:17:35 (UTC) 11-03-2026

Teamily AI envisions next internet: an agentic, social and appless world

17:15:43 (UTC) 11-03-2026

Optimism grows in October as current conditions improve

17:14:02 (UTC) 11-03-2026

Factor4 announces new integration partnership with ERPLY

17:11:07 (UTC) 11-03-2026

MEMBERS1st, Mahalo Banking to deliver enhanced digital banking experience

17:09:37 (UTC) 11-03-2026

Texoma Community CU, Alkami expand relationship with digital sales, service platform

17:07:08 (UTC) 11-03-2026

i3 Verticals announces earnings release and conference call date

17:05:36 (UTC) 11-03-2026

RGP: 89% of CFOs report positive financial outlook

17:01:57 (UTC) 11-03-2026

Trust Payments launches Virtual Cards for travel businesses, powered by Weavr



Breaking News

Monday, November 2, 2026

Toast lawsuit challenges POS fees and barriers to switching providers

Toast was sued Oct. 29, 2026, by the Federal Trade Commission and state officials over allegations that the restaurant software and fintech company saddles restaurants with hidden fees, unauthorized charges and unwanted add-ons; fails to deliver on its customer service promises; and makes it difficult to cancel services.

Read the Entire Story

Online Edition – Issue 26:10:02

Deals, digital tools, new habits shape projected $1 trillion holiday spend

Holiday shopping predictions are rolling in, and while most experts expect robust spending, some warn that inflation pressures and affordability concerns could dampen sales. Consistent with prior years, nearly all U.S. adults (91 percent) plan to celebrate winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the National Retail Federation reported.

Read the Entire Story

Our flipbook edition

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

October 30th, 2026

AI, ISOs & ISVs: The Payments Model Is Shifting

What does the future look like for ISOs as AI, vertical software, and changing payments models reshape the industry? James Shepherd sits down with Brian Abernethy, founder and CEO of Straata, to discuss the opportunities hiding in residuals, interchange optimization, merchant pricing, and the growing role of AI in payments.

They also dive into why the ISO and ISV worlds have struggled to work together, whether that relationship could finally change, and why distribution may become one of the biggest advantages ISOs have in an AI-driven market.

The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments, covering the Durbin Amendment, debit interchange, IRS card payments, Mastercard’s tax case, ACH growth, Checkout.com entering in-person payments, and what’s next for Clover.

Visit the podcast page

Listen on:

Company profile from GS260702

Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs

Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.

Read the Entire Company Profile

Company Profile list

skyscraper ad