Green Sheet
17:31:40 (UTC) 10-30-2026
OPay makes history with New York Stock Exchange listing
17:29:57 (UTC) 10-30-2026
Bybit brings its new financial platform vision to Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026
17:28:44 (UTC) 10-30-2026
Holiday shoppers face greater financial pressure, making payment choice more important
17:26:25 (UTC) 10-30-2026
Global Credit Union launches Card Switch with MX to capture recurring spend
17:24:25 (UTC) 10-30-2026
Voice AI agents market size, share, trends, industry analysis now available
17:22:06 (UTC) 10-30-2026
47% of mid-market businesses lack formal payment strategy, AvidXchange finds
17:19:31 (UTC) 10-30-2026
DNA Payments, Zeal to launch loyalty, real-time customer insights service in UK
17:17:41 (UTC) 10-30-2026
Secret SantAI? Visa finds Americans quietly turning to AI for holiday shopping help
Breaking News
Friday, October 30, 2026
Payment integration costs, complexity delay launches, survey finds
Complex integrations are slowing adoption of new payment methods by software companies, but AI could make integrations faster, easier and more cost effective, according to a survey by payments company Payroc.
Online Edition – Issue 26:10:02
Deals, digital tools, new habits shape projected $1 trillion holiday spend
Holiday shopping predictions are rolling in, and while most experts expect robust spending, some warn that inflation pressures and affordability concerns could dampen sales. Consistent with prior years, nearly all U.S. adults (91 percent) plan to celebrate winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the National Retail Federation reported.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
November 2, 2026
EPCOR Payments Conference 2026 Paymentspalooza
November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
Payments Compliance Conference
November 17, 2026
18th annual CPI Global 2026 B2B Payments Summit
December 1, 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
October 26th, 2026
Building a Better ISO Strategy
What does it take to build a stronger, more competitive ISO in today’s payments industry? James Shepherd sits down with Duayne Haskett, Chief Revenue Officer at Netevia, to discuss the strategies, products, and support systems that can help ISOs grow and compete in an increasingly crowded market.
Duayne shares lessons from building Define Payments, the importance of staying focused on what you do best, and how ISOs can use technology, AI, financing, and solutions like Clover to create more value for their merchants. He also discusses what’s ahead for Netevia and Define Payments as they join forces and look toward 2027.
The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments segment covering stablecoins, Visa’s AI initiatives, declining check usage, retail spending, mobile commerce, and international payments.
Company profile from GS260702
Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs
Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.
