Green Sheet
17:33:01 (UTC) 11-04-2026
STA, Merchant Advisory Group partner to advance trusted agentic commerce
17:30:32 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Retailers betting on AI agents for holiday shopping, consumers aren't handing over wallets
17:26:35 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Kripicard is expanding the visibility of its free BIN checker
17:23:22 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Netevia opens 'Combine to Win Summit 2027'
17:21:18 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Concierge Plus introduces +Payments
17:14:08 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Finastra summit explores what's next for financial services modernization
17:12:03 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Verifone adds adaptive anti-fraud screening, powered by Visa
17:10:14 (UTC) 11-04-2026
Alkami to host webinar on loan growth with Rally CU, Cornerstone Advisors
Breaking News
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Election results unsettle credit card routing bill's prospects
The Credit Card Competition Act faces a change in congressional leadership after Republican Sen. Roger Marshall's reelection defeat in Kansas, coupled with Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement, leaving the proposal without two of its leading advocates in the next Congress.
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 4, 2026
Payments Compliance Conference
November 17, 2026
18th annual CPI Global 2026 B2B Payments Summit
December 1, 2026
The Future Branches Austin 2026
December 1, 2026
January 10, 2027
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Jay Myers, Bold Commerce
Jay Myers runs Bold Commerce with his co-founders Stefan Maynard, Eric Boisjoli and Yvan Boisjoli. Bold Commerce has 20+ apps designed to help ecommerce entrepreneurs make more money online and serves over 100,000 entrepreneurs.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
October 30th, 2026
AI, ISOs & ISVs: The Payments Model Is Shifting
What does the future look like for ISOs as AI, vertical software, and changing payments models reshape the industry? James Shepherd sits down with Brian Abernethy, founder and CEO of Straata, to discuss the opportunities hiding in residuals, interchange optimization, merchant pricing, and the growing role of AI in payments.
They also dive into why the ISO and ISV worlds have struggled to work together, whether that relationship could finally change, and why distribution may become one of the biggest advantages ISOs have in an AI-driven market.
The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments, covering the Durbin Amendment, debit interchange, IRS card payments, Mastercard’s tax case, ACH growth, Checkout.com entering in-person payments, and what’s next for Clover.
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.
