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
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.
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.
November 2, 2026
EPCOR Payments Conference 2026 Paymentspalooza
November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
Payments Compliance Conference
November 17, 2026
18th annual CPI Global 2026 B2B Payments Summit
December 1, 2026
This week's featured contributor:
Jay Myers runs Bold Commerce with his co-founders Stefan Maynard, Eric Boisjoli and Yvan Boisjoli. Bold Commerce has 20+ apps designed to help ecommerce entrepreneurs make more money online and serves over 100,000 entrepreneurs.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
October 30th, 2026
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.
Company profile from GS260702
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.