Green Sheet
15:56:19 (UTC) 04-30-2026
Tyfone expands check fraud protection with Mitek Systems’ Check Fraud Defender
15:54:28 (UTC) 04-30-2026
Investing.com acquires Stonki to accelerate entry into agentic AI era
15:52:59 (UTC) 04-30-2026
SRM appoints Shana Hennigan Executive Vice President of Client Strategy
15:51:08 (UTC) 04-30-2026
ONEKEY enables continuous firmware monitoring
15:49:01 (UTC) 04-30-2026
AI the biggest threat facing CISOs, NCC Group analysis finds
18:42:24 (UTC) 04-29-2026
Sardine, Modulr to bring real-time, AI-enabled fraud detection to automated payments
18:39:53 (UTC) 04-29-2026
Modern Treasury integrates with Polygon to accelerate stablecoin payments
18:38:23 (UTC) 04-29-2026
Brevet Capital appoints Joan Hull as Director of EB-5 Capital Development
Breaking News
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
OCC preempts Illinois interchange law, cites national payments issues
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued an order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), concluding that federal law overrides the state measure and warning that the law could disrupt the nation's payments system.
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.
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Calendar of Events
Events
April 29, 2026
Innovative Payments Conference
May 4, 2026
Payments Forum "Shaping the Next Era of Global Money Movement"
May 5, 2026
May 11, 2026
10th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems
June 8, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Global Legal Law Firm
Based in San Diego, Global Legal has specialized in electronic payments litigation, both locally and across the nation, since 2008. The firm's expert litigators represent ISOs, agents, processors, card brands, and numerous other enterprises in the payments and fintech spheres.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
April 27th, 2026
The Rewards Strategy Changing Payment Sales
In a market where pricing and equipment have become completely commoditized, agents are struggling to stand out and win deals. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Jeff Moskowitz, CEO of Tuzo Rewards, to explore a different approach, using rewards to shift the conversation away from price and toward value.
They break down how agents can use rewards to create better first conversations, increase engagement, and close more deals without competing on basis points. Plus, Today in Payments covers fraud trends, AI in payments, tap-to-pay adoption, and emerging innovations shaping the industry.
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.Â
