18:24:25 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Kurv launches Kurv Agent, all-In-one digital portal for agents, ISOs
18:20:38 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Supply chain threats escalate as global ransomware activity rises month on month
18:17:45 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Onramp Funds, Margus Capital to offer ecommerce businesses larger, faster advances
18:15:05 (UTC) 07-22-2026
U.S. Faster Payments Council report explores stablecoins for cross-border payments
18:12:27 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Alkami, TFB to host webinar on behavioral data use to drive digital banking growth
17:23:03 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Members Trust of SFCU launches Mahalo’s Thoughtful Banking® platform
17:20:05 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Ebury marks inaugural Values Day by highlighting ESG progress and future ambitions
17:10:31 (UTC) 07-22-2026
Juspay, Recurly partner to accelerate growth in subscription payments
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Visa introduces Visa Stablecoin Platform
Visa took the wraps off Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), offering financial institutions, fintechs and other payment services providers a single on-chain environment to run stablecoin operations. VSP is initially available for beta testing with select clients, Visa said in a press release.
Glance, the consumer technology company of AI company InMobi, in late June said it was launching a first-to-market agentic commerce capability for Samsung smart televisions in the United States. The integration, built on Glance's proprietary AI platform runs natively on Samsung's Tizen OS, "turning the living room screen into a generative-AI-powered, interactive shopping experience," the companies said in a press release.
This week's featured contributor:
Over 30 years ago, AU10TIX built the technology for ID intelligence at airports and border control worldwide, becoming the world's first enterprise solution for ID verification. That experience led the team to develop innovative, fast and accurate methods for automating the process in today's digital world.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
July 20th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with payments industry veteran and consultant Ken Musante to explore how the payments ecosystem is evolving. From processor cost structures and software platforms to reseller programs, integrated banking, AI, and the growing influence of companies like Square, Stripe, and Clover, they discuss the trends reshaping the industry and what they mean for ISOs, agents, and payment providers.
The conversation also covers the importance of specialization, continuous education, and choosing the right technology stack to stay competitive as software, payments, and banking become increasingly interconnected.
Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment breaks down Stripe's reported interest in PayPal, Fiserv's debit networks, Cash App's multi-state settlement, and Square's latest AI-powered commerce initiatives.
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.