17:21:44 (UTC) 06-17-2026
ProSight Financial Association names Jen Guidi as Chief Executive Officer
17:11:54 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Velera research reveals untapped opportunity for CUs to grow SMB relationships
17:09:43 (UTC) 06-17-2026
CheckAlt joins U.S. Bank Connected Partnership Network
16:44:18 (UTC) 06-17-2026
SRM Adds James Cecil to International Advisory Board
16:42:20 (UTC) 06-17-2026
DECTA: 40% of UK SMEs feel underserved by their payment technology providers
16:39:06 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Kobble taps Paymentology to accelerate embedded finance growth in Australia
16:48:53 (UTC) 06-16-2026
FPC report examines how digital inclusion drives financial inclusion
15:52:22 (UTC) 06-16-2026
Adyen announces Adyen Agentic as universal translator for next era of commerce
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Fifth Third marks 168 years of banking and payments innovation
Fifth Third Bank is celebrating its 168th anniversary at a moment of significant transformation for the institution and the broader U.S. banking industry. The Cincinnati-based bank, founded in 1858, recently marked the milestone by ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange following the transfer of its publicly traded securities and the completion of its merger with Comerica earlier this year. The combined company now ranks as the ninth-largest bank in the United States, with approximately $300 billion in assets.
Stablecoins are coming to a retail checkout near you in the not-to-distant future. But fear not, stablecoins are not about to push credit and debit cards to the curb. "I don't think they will ever replace cards," said Yamini Sagar, CEO and founder of Instarails. "Most Americans live off of credit."
This week's featured contributor:
Allen, co-founded NPS in 2001, aiming to provide concierge-style service to each client. He now shares a wealth of expertise in his podcast.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
June 15th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Sebastian Builes Jinete, CEO of Arcum, to discuss how AI and payments data are transforming the way ISOs, acquirers, and processors manage their portfolios. From merchant activation and retention to win-back campaigns and partner monitoring, Sebastian shares how actionable intelligence can help organizations maximize revenue and make smarter decisions throughout the entire merchant lifecycle.
The conversation also dives into the realities of entrepreneurship in the payments industry, including building a technology company, overcoming setbacks, finding product-market fit, and maintaining the conviction required to succeed. To learn more about Arcum, visit arcum.ai.
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.