Green Sheet
17:34:26 (UTC) 05-04-2026
MoonPay MoonAgents Card lets AI agents spend stablecoins anywhere MC accepted
17:31:37 (UTC) 05-04-2026
Fuutura outlines architecture for cross-border stablecoin corridors the IMF tracks
17:29:11 (UTC) 05-04-2026
PointsKash expands fintech power with Keating Rewards acquisition
17:27:53 (UTC) 05-04-2026
Lee Cowie appointed CEO of accesso® as company accelerates AI strategy
17:25:04 (UTC) 05-04-2026
KuCoin launches PROOF: Tomorrowland Edition
17:23:26 (UTC) 05-04-2026
India shifts to context-driven payments, credit powers everyday spending
17:21:23 (UTC) 05-04-2026
Blackbaud invests in Student first for stronger connected campus experience
16:07:13 (UTC) 05-04-2026
Halcyon leaders recognized on CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list
Breaking News
Monday, May 4, 2026
P2P lending market poised for rapid growth as digital finance accelerates
The global peer-to-peer (P2P) lending market is entering a period of significant expansion, fueled by growing demand for digital financial services and alternatives to traditional banking. According to new research from Precedence Research, the market surpassed $176.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach approximately $222.9 billion in 2026, with long-term projections pointing to $1.6 trillion by 2035.
Online Edition – Issue 26:04:02
Does vendor lock-in have a future?
For years, the dominant narrative in merchant acquiring centered on a simple promise: one platform, one provider, one seamless experience. While not universally embraced, the model gained traction, as bundled solutions promised to reduce complexity and accelerate growth. This approach helped define integrated payments and fueled the rise of platforms like Square and Lightspeed, where merchants willingly paid a premium for technology that solved real business problems.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
May 4, 2026
Payments Forum "Shaping the Next Era of Global Money Movement"
May 5, 2026
May 11, 2026
10th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on FinTech & Emerging Payment Systems
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
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
May 1st, 2026
How ISOs Stay Competitive in Today’s Market
The payments landscape is changing fast, and many ISOs are struggling to keep up. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ben Griefer, COO of Maverick Payments, to break down what it really takes to stay competitive today, from choosing the right upstream partners to balancing risk, operations, and sales focus.
They dive into the tradeoffs between going direct vs partnering, how infrastructure decisions impact growth, and why the most successful ISOs are doubling down on sales while leveraging the right back-end support. If you’re building or scaling an ISO, this episode offers a clear look at what’s working right now, and where the industry is headed.
Company profile from GS260401
Meet the dual-pricing originators
Established in 1989, incorporated in 1991 and reincorporated in 2004, MBNCARD continues to grow and expand, led by original founder and owner, Jerry Cain. Guided by his vision to balance quality with affordability, driven by customer service, MBN is now seen as the gold standard in merchant card services and payment processing solutions.
