17:40:40 (UTC) 06-17-2026
First Commerce Bank selects FIS core banking to compete in AI-ready future
17:38:49 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Thredd, Sutton Bank team up to expand U.S. card program for global brands
17:33:46 (UTC) 06-17-2026
OneSource Virtual appoints three new board members
17:31:47 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Karrier One combines SCION, Sui Wallets, AI-powered payments into Super App
17:27:03 (UTC) 06-17-2026
Dupaco Community Credit Union reports growth utilizing Alkali's MANTL
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
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.