19:20:49 (UTC) 07-15-2026
Full integration of AI into core GRT workflows lagging, Onspring finds
19:17:04 (UTC) 07-15-2026
BHN releases 9th annual study, highlights digital gift card opportunities
16:38:40 (UTC) 07-15-2026
JetBlue launches flexible payment options through new ClarityPay partnership
16:37:01 (UTC) 07-15-2026
PlexPay launches first complete patient finance and payments platform
16:35:04 (UTC) 07-15-2026
CentralSquare, InvoiceCloud to facilitate payments for public sector organizations
16:33:12 (UTC) 07-15-2026
Socure launches Remote Verifier to verify 100% of identities
16:31:25 (UTC) 07-15-2026
XDC Tech integrates Bridge’s stablecoin platform for agentic AI commerce
16:28:09 (UTC) 07-15-2026
Finovifi selects Primax for card processing support
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
UK expands oversight of BNPL, raising bar for providers
Buy now, pay later lending entered a new era in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2026, as long-awaited regulations brought most third-party deferred payment credit products under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Agency are taking a new stance on medical marijuana: they have scheduled hearings beginning June 29, 2026, to consider a "timely and legally compliant pathway" to federal legalization.
This week's featured contributor:
Knowing that a square peg will never be happy in a round hole, New York-based payment processor BAMS aims to ensure that merchants and agents are offered the right choices for their unique use cases when selecting their processing platform, consumer acceptance methods, and gateway solutions.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
June 29th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ron Halversen, President of Clarity Ventures, to discuss what it really takes to win enterprise and B2B payment opportunities. From ERP integrations and payment automation to faster cash flow, operational efficiencies, and lower processing costs, Ron explains how ISOs can solve meaningful business problems instead of competing solely on price.
The conversation explores why enterprise merchants buy on ROI, how integrations can unlock markets that were previously out of reach, and why understanding a merchant's workflow is often the key to closing larger, more profitable accounts.
Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers Europe's digital euro initiative, Deluxe's acquisition of Solero Commerce, Zelle's international expansion, and new surcharge legislation affecting the payments industry.
Company profile from GS260401
Established in 1989, incorporated in 1991 and reincorporated in 2004, MBNCARD continues to grow and expand, led by original founder and owner, Jerry Cain. Guided by his vision to balance quality with affordability, driven by customer service, MBN is now seen as the gold standard in merchant card services and payment processing solutions.