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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.

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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.

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Merchant Sales Podcast

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.

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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.

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