Green Sheet
16:01:32 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Mekorma announces Payment Hub v1.2
15:59:45 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Visa Canada, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada
15:58:09 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Visa expands ‘Agentic Ready’ program to Canada to advance AI-driven commerce
15:30:46 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Rayls launches public chain, advancing mission to bring global finance onchain
15:26:10 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Avant deploys AI virtual agent
15:24:37 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Cedar Point FCU selects Velera for card processing support
15:23:18 (UTC) 05-05-2026
Orlando CU, BAFS team up to amplify commercial lending program
15:21:26 (UTC) 05-05-2026
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Breaking News
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
State AGs seek help curbing e-cig sales to minors
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 24 states, New York City and Puerto Rico want credit card and payment processing companies to help them combat illegal sales of e-cigarettes. The letter-writing initiative is the first step in an effort to duplicate a collaborative campaign undertaken 20-plus years ago to reduce youth access to conventional cigarettes sold online.
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.
