Green Sheet
18:54:56 (UTC) 05-12-2026
733Park advises Veero AI on acquisition by Shirah Technologies
18:52:04 (UTC) 05-12-2026
InvoiceCloud joins Boston Tech Week as a Founding Host,
18:50:44 (UTC) 05-12-2026
PayIt adds AI-powered discovery to digital government platform
18:48:51 (UTC) 05-12-2026
Klarna's flexible payments coming to Google Search, Google Pay Gemini app
18:47:12 (UTC) 05-12-2026
YipitData, Ulta Beauty partner to redefine data-driven merchandising
18:45:35 (UTC) 05-12-2026
Cotribute extends deep integration with Corelation KeyStone
16:30:33 (UTC) 05-12-2026
Affirm, Google work to make AI shopping payments clear, simple
16:24:31 (UTC) 05-12-2026
Blackhawk Network (BHN) brings digital gift cards to TikTok Shop
Breaking News
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Feds aim to tackle payments fraud
Consumers and financial institutions are being ravaged by payments fraud—to the tune of billions of dollars a year. The Federal Reserve wants to to reverse the trend. To that end, it is working with Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr to build a public-private roundtable to come up with a solution.
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.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
Visa Payments Forum (VPF) 2026
June 23, 2026
July 22, 2026
July 27, 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.
