16:43:36 (UTC) 07-08-2026
Atlantic FCU reduces consumer loan account opening time from 2 days to 6 minutes
16:41:23 (UTC) 07-08-2026
SBS embeds AI into global banking software used by 1,500+ financial institutions
16:39:35 (UTC) 07-08-2026
Refiant releases Protea, a suite of long-context AI models
18:57:23 (UTC) 07-07-2026
Klarna lands Southwest Airlines, bringing flexible payments to millions of US travelers this fall
18:55:53 (UTC) 07-07-2026
Pizza Ranch selects NCR Voyix to power next-gen restaurant operations
18:53:19 (UTC) 07-07-2026
Navan, Hilton to co-create hotel-Travel Management Company direct connection
18:39:22 (UTC) 07-07-2026
Kurv appoints Mark Alsentzer as Chief Technology Officer
16:44:21 (UTC) 07-07-2026
Satispay moves toward banking: debit cards arrive in partnership with Mastercard
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Consortium-backed Open USD raises stakes in stablecoin race
Open Standard revealed on June 30, 2026, it is preparing to launch a new stablecoin this year, positioning the initiative as a collaborative alternative to dominant issuers such as Tether and Circle in an increasingly competitive digital payments market.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Agency are taking a new stance on medical marijuana: they have scheduled hearings beginning June 29, 2026, to consider a "timely and legally compliant pathway" to federal legalization.
This week's featured contributor:
As leader of Humboldt Merchant Services and Eureka Payments, and an executive for JPMorgan Chase division WePay, Ken gained unparalleled expertise in successful payments platforms.
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
June 29th, 2026
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ron Halversen, President of Clarity Ventures, to discuss what it really takes to win enterprise and B2B payment opportunities. From ERP integrations and payment automation to faster cash flow, operational efficiencies, and lower processing costs, Ron explains how ISOs can solve meaningful business problems instead of competing solely on price.
The conversation explores why enterprise merchants buy on ROI, how integrations can unlock markets that were previously out of reach, and why understanding a merchant's workflow is often the key to closing larger, more profitable accounts.
Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers Europe's digital euro initiative, Deluxe's acquisition of Solero Commerce, Zelle's international expansion, and new surcharge legislation affecting the payments industry.
Company profile from GS260401
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.