17:12:36 (UTC) 06-18-2026
Payful opts for BPC card-management-as-a-service to launch virtual corporate card
17:04:18 (UTC) 06-18-2026
Vyntra marks first anniversary following landmark year of growth
16:52:54 (UTC) 06-18-2026
TSG marks 20 years of powering the global payments ecosystem
16:30:24 (UTC) 06-18-2026
Trace Finance raises $32M Series A led by CoinFund to scale infrastructure
16:23:55 (UTC) 06-18-2026
Japan, South Korea lead shift in global summer travel trends
16:21:13 (UTC) 06-18-2026
Bitget Wallet expands payments beyond stablecoins
16:18:59 (UTC) 06-18-2026
MetroSight finds flexible rent payments improve renters' on-time payment rates
17:43:22 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Klarna, Bolt partner to bring Klarna's payment options directly into Bolt app
Thursday, June 18, 2026
TSG marks 20 years as payments intelligence specialist
TSG (The Strawhecker Group) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of growth alongside the rapid transformation of the global payments industry.
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.