News From the Wire

16:32:42 (UTC) 07-28-2026

PEX secures $160M to scale payments, credit and financial automation platform

16:29:48 (UTC) 07-28-2026

Connexus Credit Union, Alacriti deepen collaboration to advance instant payments

16:27:18 (UTC) 07-28-2026

AcuityTec enhances risk intelligence, control across identity and transactions

16:19:03 (UTC) 07-28-2026

Tungsten Automation names ParaScript Embedded Technology Partner of the Year

16:17:13 (UTC) 07-28-2026

XPlace, Credit Coop team up to scale card settlement through on-chain credit

16:15:34 (UTC) 07-28-2026

Credit Union 1 (Alaska), NCR Atleos expand partnership through Circle K ATM branding

16:12:42 (UTC) 07-28-2026

Daon secures 3rd patent advancing AI agent governance in regulated industries

16:10:18 (UTC) 07-28-2026

Velera launches Risk Alert Manager to boost fraud detection, response time



Breaking News

Thursday, July 30, 2026

X on the Money

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is one step closer to becoming the everything app with its launch this week of X Money to millions of select users in the U.S. “Your money, on the world’s most powerful network,” X posted on July 27. “X Money is rolling out to U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscribers starting today.”

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Online Edition – Issue 26:07:02

Raising the standard of merchant sales - Part 1

A recent LinkedIn discussion sparked by ImpactPays CEO Dee Karawadra centered on merchants' allegations of costly cancellation penalties, confusing contracts and aggressive sales tactics, prompting broader questions about transparency, accountability, merchant education and the professionalization of merchant sales

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Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

Global Legal Law Firm

Global Legal Law Firm

Based in San Diego, Global Legal has specialized in electronic payments litigation, both locally and across the nation, since 2008. The firm's expert litigators represent ISOs, agents, processors, card brands, and numerous other enterprises in the payments and fintech spheres.

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

July 25th, 2026

The New Rules of Chargeback Prevention

In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Mark Wagner, CEO of Disputifier, to discuss how new card brand initiatives like Mastercard's Scam Merchant Monitoring Program (SMMP) and Visa's VAMP are changing the way ISOs, acquirers, and merchants approach fraud prevention and chargeback management. Beyond breaking down the latest rule changes, they explore practical strategies for reducing disputes, improving the customer experience, and proactively protecting merchant portfolios before problems arise.

Plus, Patti Murphy returns with Today in Payments, covering the Federal Reserve's latest payments data, the growing conversation around pay-by-bank, legislation surrounding the phaseout of the penny, the launch of the Linux Foundation's AI payment protocol, and other important developments shaping the future of the payments industry.

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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.

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