16:34:07 (UTC) 08-12-2026
Global Finance Magazine names i2c most innovative fintech in Latin America
16:32:09 (UTC) 08-12-2026
New Stax research finds SMBs embrace AI, but trust still determined adoption
16:29:01 (UTC) 08-12-2026
Flywire, Trustly team up to deliver open banking payments across U.S., Canada
16:10:40 (UTC) 08-12-2026
Castles Technology research finds merchants expect more than payment acceptance
16:06:04 (UTC) 08-12-2026
Tribe Payments partners with European in Women Payments Network
18:31:01 (UTC) 08-11-2026
Mews secures 1st e-money license held by hospitality OS in European Economic Area
17:23:16 (UTC) 08-11-2026
NRS connects retailers to Uber Eats
17:21:39 (UTC) 08-11-2026
WizCommerce publishes 2026 ranking of best B2B ecommerce platforms
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
New Jersey businesses warned over surcharges
The New Jersey attorney general's office put businesses in the state on notice that if they assess surcharges on credit card payments they must disclose those charges upfront. Failure to do so could result in fines of $10,000 or more.
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
This week's featured contributor:
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.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
August 3rd, 2026
Merchant services has changed—and if you're still leading with rates and payment processing, you're already behind. In this episode, James sits down with Steve Trovillo, President of Cygnus Payments, to discuss why software, AI, and vertical specialization are redefining success for agents and ISOs.
They explore how top-performing sales professionals are shifting from selling commodities to solving business problems, why merchants only use a fraction of the technology they already own, and how AI is accelerating software innovation faster than ever before. They also dive into building profitable portfolios, choosing the right verticals, improving merchant retention, and what the future holds for independent sales organizations.
Plus, Patti Murphy covers the latest payments news, including X Money's launch, new fraud statistics, payment processor enforcement actions, and evolving Buy Now, Pay Later regulations.
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.