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Friday, June 5, 2026

Patent expirations reshape access control market

As several foundational patents covering legacy HID Global 125 kHz proximity card technology expire, organizations are gaining new options for employee identification and access control systems. These widely used badge systems rely on low-frequency radio signals to grant building and facility access through tap-or-scan employee ID cards.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:05:02

The litigious nature of interchange

Litigation over interchange continues, seemingly unabated. With merchant gripes taking years, in some cases decades, to play out in the courts, some are turning to the states for legislative relief.

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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

June 6th, 2026

Building Business Value in the AI Era

In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Lane Gordon, CEO of 733Park, to discuss how AI is reshaping software, payments, and business valuations. From merchant portfolios and SaaS models to vertical software strategies and acquisition trends, Lane shares what buyers are looking for today—and what business owners should be thinking about if they hope to build long-term value.

The conversation explores the future of AI-powered software, why payments revenue remains so attractive to investors, how verticalization creates defensible businesses, and what separates companies that command premium valuations from those that struggle to find buyers. Plus, Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment covers interchange legislation, crypto ATMs, international remittance taxes, emerging payment preferences, and other trends shaping the industry.

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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. 

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