Green Sheet
16:44:59 (UTC) 05-08-2026
Coinbase, Kraken capture 22% of all AI citations in U.S. crypto
16:41:42 (UTC) 05-08-2026
TAP Inc. launches TAP Pay, a verified payments layer for peer, SMB payments
16:38:56 (UTC) 05-08-2026
Exodus launches XO Cash as first stablecoin built for AI agents
16:35:43 (UTC) 05-08-2026
ADI Foundation, Exodus bring institutional-grade blockchain to self-custody wallets
16:34:06 (UTC) 05-08-2026
AppTech appoints Albert L. Lord as Executive Chairman, Adds Robert L. Lipstein to Board
16:31:05 (UTC) 05-08-2026
NCR Voyix to present at 21st Needham Technology, Media, Consumer Conference
16:28:29 (UTC) 05-08-2026
Global Payments, Lightspeed expand partnership to power embedded payments
16:26:10 (UTC) 05-08-2026
Marqeta appoints Lukasz Strozek as Chief Technology Officer
Breaking News
Friday, May 8, 2026
Colorado lawmakers pass interchange bill
Legislation banning interchange on the sales tax component of credit and debit card payments was approved by Colorado lawmakers and sent to the governor's office for final approval.
Online Edition – Issue 26:04:02
Does vendor lock-in have a future?
For years, the dominant narrative in merchant acquiring centered on a simple promise: one platform, one provider, one seamless experience. While not universally embraced, the model gained traction, as bundled solutions promised to reduce complexity and accelerate growth. This approach helped define integrated payments and fueled the rise of platforms like Square and Lightspeed, where merchants willingly paid a premium for technology that solved real business problems.
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Calendar of Events
Events
May 11, 2026
10th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
Visa Payments Forum (VPF) 2026
June 23, 2026
July 22, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
PAX
PAX Technology Inc., an electronic payment solutions provider, has placed 60 million terminals located in over 120 countries. As a leading manufacturer of payment solutions, PAX is committed to delivering innovative, high-quality and secure payment solutions to businesses, large and small, worldwide.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
May 10th, 2026
How to Reduce Fraud Without Losing Sales
Fraud prevention used to be about stopping bad transactions—but today, it’s about maximizing revenue without blocking good customers. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Stuart Mann of Accertify to break down how fraud strategy has evolved, from simple rule-based systems to AI-driven models that analyze behavior, device data, and user intent.
They explore how merchants can reduce chargebacks, limit false positives, and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics—all while improving the customer experience. Plus, Today in Payments covers rising fraud trends, real-time payment risks, and key industry updates that every agent and ISO should understand.
Company profile from GS260401
Meet the dual-pricing originators
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.
