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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.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:06:01

Stablecoin payments poised for the mainstream?

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."

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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

June 15th, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Merchant Portfolios

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.

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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. 

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