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
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Socure brings AI-native identity verification to Arc at Mainnet launch
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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 27th, 2026
Selling Your Payments Portfolio: From Valuation to Closing
In Part 2 of this two-part series, James Shepherd and Lane Gordon of 733Park take a deeper look at what happens when an agent or ISO decides to sell their payments portfolio. They break down right of first refusal, why approaching a single buyer may leave money on the table, how competing buyers and market conditions can affect an offer, and what buyers look for during due diligence. They also discuss agent and ISO agreement terms that can impact a sale, how revenue redirects work, and what the final closing process looks like.
The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy's Today in Payments report covering regulatory action, card network litigation, retail spending, and the continued shift from checks toward electronic B2B payments.
During the conversation, Lane Gordon also shares a free valuation calculator that can help you get a clearer estimate of what your business or portfolio may be worth.
Whether you’re an agent looking to value your merchant portfolio or residual stream, or an ISO owner looking to understand the value of your entire operation, the calculator uses factors like residuals, attrition, growth, and EBITDA to give you a clearer estimate.
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.
