17:25:03 (UTC) 07-09-2026
Merchants urge NCUA to withdraw flawed rule blocking Illinois swipe fee law
16:58:24 (UTC) 07-09-2026
NordVPN expands digital security offering through new cardholder benefits program
16:57:25 (UTC) 07-09-2026
Small business filings increase 50% year over year in first half of 2026
17:23:47 (UTC) 07-08-2026
RYKI builds same-day settlement rails for online gaming companies
17:21:38 (UTC) 07-08-2026
Webster First launches 'Pay a Person': Send money to friends, family instantly
17:20:06 (UTC) 07-08-2026
Atradius finds rising B2B payment stress beneath stable headlines in Asia
17:18:08 (UTC) 07-08-2026
ServiceForge debuts free scheduling, booking, payments for all US trade contractors
17:12:48 (UTC) 07-08-2026
94% of restaurant chains feel confident in their cyber defenses, VikingCloud finds
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Fetterman to Fed: Update check hold rules
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., wants the Federal Reserve Board to update its regulations to expedite payments and speed access to paycheck funds. "Slow payments create major costs for workers, retirees and small business owners," Sen. Fetterman wrote in a June 30, 2026, letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Agency are taking a new stance on medical marijuana: they have scheduled hearings beginning June 29, 2026, to consider a "timely and legally compliant pathway" to federal legalization.
This week's featured contributor:
As leader of Humboldt Merchant Services and Eureka Payments, and an executive for JPMorgan Chase division WePay, Ken gained unparalleled expertise in successful payments platforms.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
June 29th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ron Halversen, President of Clarity Ventures, to discuss what it really takes to win enterprise and B2B payment opportunities. From ERP integrations and payment automation to faster cash flow, operational efficiencies, and lower processing costs, Ron explains how ISOs can solve meaningful business problems instead of competing solely on price.
The conversation explores why enterprise merchants buy on ROI, how integrations can unlock markets that were previously out of reach, and why understanding a merchant's workflow is often the key to closing larger, more profitable accounts.
Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers Europe's digital euro initiative, Deluxe's acquisition of Solero Commerce, Zelle's international expansion, and new surcharge legislation affecting the payments industry.
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.