Green Sheet
18:41:50 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license to accelerate payment efficiency
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As US considers AI rules for consumer services, Americans fear losing control over money
18:30:59 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Alogent's Unify shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs
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Wirex, Ultra Stellar launch native stellar payment infrastructure
16:35:54 (UTC) 04-02-2026
Loop Neighborhood Markets deploys Tote's Genie AI agent
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Disrupting global payments: Hristian Drensky exposes hidden money leaks
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PayNearMe's new PayXM™ capabilities boost self-serv adoption, payment completion
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ePayResources and ATMIA finalize merger
Breaking News
Thursday, April 2, 2026
GS interviews Ingenico's Erik Vlugt on what's next for AI in payments
As artificial intelligence moves deeper into the payments ecosystem, its role is shifting from back-end optimization to real-time decision-making at the point of transaction. That evolution is raising new questions around infrastructure, trust and the future of commerce. In this Q&A, Erik Vlugt, chief product officer at Ingenico, discusses where AI is delivering tangible impact today, what remains overhyped, and how the industry can balance innovation with the security and reliability that payments demand.
Online Edition – Issue 26:03:02
The evolution of check acceptance, and fraud
Checks are alive and well and continue to grease the wheels of commerce, something businesses and fraudsters alike understand. Precise numbers are hard to pin down, as there is no central repository tracking check fraud. Still, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) warned in a February 2023 alert of a “nationwide surge,” and industry stakeholders consistently describe check fraud as a growing threat.
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Events
April 20, 2026
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Institute of Commercial Payments Annual Conference
April 29, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Industry Insights | BHMI
Since its founding in 1986, BHMI has become a leading and trusted provider of software solutions focused on the back-office processing of digital payment transactions. BHMI's Concourse Financial Software Suite®, a unique integrated collection of back office products, allows companies to adapt to the rapidly changing world of payments quickly and easily.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
March 27th, 2026
The Future of ACH and Instant Payments
ACH has long been a frustrating part of payments — slow settlement, complex onboarding, and limited control. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Will Messina, CEO of GrailPay, to break down how modern infrastructure is transforming ACH. They discuss why legacy ACH has struggled for decades, how better risk modeling enables faster funding, and what it takes to create a seamless experience for agents, ISOs, and merchants.
The episode also features Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments segment, covering Walmart’s AI checkout results, new interchange legislation, Klarna’s growth, and Mastercard’s move into stablecoins. If you’re an agent or ISO looking to improve cash flow, reduce risk, and stay competitive, this episode is a must-listen.
Company profile from GS260101
Process globally with your own branded, multi-acquirer platform
In April 2020, right after a once-in-a-century earthquake roiled Croatia, Field39 was born. The founders wanted to shake up cross-border commerce with a technology suite and knowledge base where people could learn about the technologies that power financial transactions.
