Green Sheet
15:15:05 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Billtrust finds ERP systems alone can't meet modern AR demands
15:13:18 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Mercuryo, Visa aim to support global expansion of Visa Direct off-ramping service
15:11:13 (UTC) 01-23-2026
USDC on Algorand now available on Kraken
15:09:45 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Finseca applauds FSI's leadership in strengthening financial security profession
15:07:51 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Equifax ntroduces enhanced synthetic identity fraud detection
15:06:35 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Vantaca appoints new chief revenue officer and chief product officer
15:03:48 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Iliad Solutions moves to new Leeds headquarters at 1 City Square
15:02:47 (UTC) 01-23-2026
Juspay Secures $50M from WestBridge Capital to drive global expansion
Breaking News
Friday, January 23, 2026
Surcharging a complex challenge for merchants, J.D. Power finds
Credit card surcharging poses a tough balancing act for business owners. Better than a third (35 percent) of card-accepting businesses now assess surcharges when customers pay using credit cards, according to a new study from J.D. Power. However, nearly a third (32 percent) report that customers occasionally or frequently cancel purchases and walk away rather than pay the surcharge.
Online Edition – Issue 26:01:01
Payments in 2026: From promise to pressure test
For much of the past decade, payments innovation has been defined by acceleration powered by increasingly sophisticated technology. Faster checkout. Faster settlement. Faster onboarding. Faster decisions. By the time 2025 drew to a close, the industry had grown accustomed to constant motion and to the assumption that progress itself was the goal. In 2026, that assumption begins to break down.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
February 3, 2026
2026 International Trade and Payments Conference
February 4, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 23, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
AU10TIX
Over 30 years ago, AU10TIX built the technology for ID intelligence at airports and border control worldwide, becoming the world's first enterprise solution for ID verification. That experience led the team to develop innovative, fast and accurate methods for automating the process in today's digital world.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
January 25th, 2026
The Hard Truth About Scaling in Payments
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd sits down with Jaron Rice for a candid, unfiltered conversation about growth, control, and the realities of scaling in the payments industry. Jaron shares his personal journey from building a book, registering directly, experimenting with scale, and ultimately redefining what success actually looks like in today’s market.
They break down hard-earned lessons around ownership, operational complexity, team building, and why bigger isn’t always better. The conversation challenges common assumptions about growth and offers a more sustainable framework for long-term success. The episode also includes a Today in Payments segment covering major shifts in crypto cards, stablecoins, and macro payment trends shaping the future of the industry.
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.
