Green Sheet
23:13:01 (UTC) 09-25-2026
InvoiceCloud CEO to speak at GAI World 2026 as company builds AI momentum
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Eastnets retains Chartis Trade-Based AML Category Award for third year
23:09:51 (UTC) 09-25-2026
Socure brings AI-native identity verification to Arc at Mainnet launch
23:08:27 (UTC) 09-25-2026
Circle Foundation supports UN development, food programs to advance digital payments
23:06:37 (UTC) 09-25-2026
Chase launches Data Security Center to help customers manage connected apps
23:04:50 (UTC) 09-25-2026
Credit Unions win class certification in lawsuit against Apple, alleging illicit fee revenue
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Circle Announces CFO Transition Plan
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Stablecoin settlement moves beyond the pilot stage
Breaking News
Friday, September 25, 2026
Apple Pay fee lawsuit gains class-action status
A federal judge certified a class of U.S. payment card issuers in an antitrust lawsuit challenging fees Apple charges banks and credit unions when their cards are used through Apple Pay.
Online Edition – Issue 26:09:01
Staying compliant with a patchwork of laws
Merchants have been complaining about the cost of card acceptance for decades—in the courts and legislative chambers. Now absent definitive action on the federal level the states are stepping in, leaving acquirers and their sales partners vulnerable to a patchwork of laws.
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Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Viktoria Soltesz
Viktoria Soltesz is the CEO and founder of PSP Angels and The Soltesz Institute. She is a leading advocate for strategy-led financial operations, ethical industry practices, and structured education in an area too often overlooked in traditional business training. PSP Angels is a globally awarded, independent payment and banking consultancy that has supported over 1,000 companies in building scalable, secure financial infrastructures. The Soltesz Institute is the first and only independent online organization offering EU-accredited training and certifications focused exclusively on payments and banking.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
September 18th, 2026
Selling Your Payments Portfolio: Valuation & Deal Terms
What makes a payments portfolio valuable—and what should agents and ISOs understand before selling? In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Lane Gordon, CEO of 733Park, to break down the process of selling a portfolio of merchant accounts and residual income.
They discuss the key factors that influence valuation, including revenue attrition, merchant concentration, vertical mix, portability, software integrations, and the strength of long-term agreements. They also explain right of first refusal, how buyers structure offers, and why the difference between upfront cash and an earnout can significantly affect the final deal.
In the Today in Payments segment, James and Patti Murphy explore recent FTC enforcement actions involving payment processors, growing expectations around industry compliance, consumer trust in AI-powered payments, digital wallet developments, Mastercard’s legal challenges, and the ongoing debate over the Credit Card Competition Act. Together, these conversations offer insight into both the opportunities and risks shaping the payments industry.
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.
