Green Sheet
17:25:21 (UTC) 01-30-2026
OnePay names Patrick O'Connell Chief Financial Officer
17:21:26 (UTC) 01-30-2026
Bybit unveils 2026 vision as 'The New Financial Platform'
17:18:56 (UTC) 01-30-2026
HSM market growing at 10% CAGR to hit $3.51B by 2031
17:08:38 (UTC) 01-30-2026
Mesh secures $75M Series C, reaches $1B valuation
17:06:30 (UTC) 01-30-2026
US consumer confidence fell sharply in January
17:05:08 (UTC) 01-30-2026
XBITU named leading crypto wallet after Apple Pay Crypto Payments launch
17:02:54 (UTC) 01-30-2026
In China, the most cutting-edge AI is stepping into everyday life, China.org.cn finds
17:00:56 (UTC) 01-30-2026
Verisave launches credit card processing fee optimization for professional services
Breaking News
Friday, January 30, 2026
Ransomware gangs expand insider recruitment to fuel growth
Cybercrime is increasingly resembling a structured commercial enterprise, as ransomware groups adopt formal recruitment, incentive and growth strategies once associated with legitimate businesses, according to a new report from NCC Group.
Online Edition – Issue 26:01:02
Agentic commerce, Part 1: Our biggest integration so far
Payment system architects and engineers describe the evolution from simple POS devices to agentic commerce as a journey shaped by technological breakthroughs and costly break-ins. Each paytech innovation has expanded convenience while introducing new threats.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
February 3, 2026
2026 International Trade and Payments Conference
February 4, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 23, 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
January 25th, 2026
The Hard Truth About Scaling in Payments
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Jaron Rice for a candid, unfiltered conversation about growth, control, and the realities of scaling in the payments industry. Jaron shares his personal journey from building a book, registering directly, experimenting with scale, and ultimately redefining what success actually looks like in today’s market.
They break down hard-earned lessons around ownership, operational complexity, team building, and why bigger isn’t always better. The conversation challenges common assumptions about growth and offers a more sustainable framework for long-term success. The episode also includes a Today in Payments segment covering major shifts in crypto cards, stablecoins, and macro payment trends shaping the future of the industry.
Company profile from GS260101
Process globally with your own branded, multi-acquirer platform
In April 2020, right after a once-in-a-century earthquake roiled Croatia, Field39 was born. The founders wanted to shake up cross-border commerce with a technology suite and knowledge base where people could learn about the technologies that power financial transactions.
