Green Sheet
18:03:55 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Bilt acquires sports loyalty technology leader LAVA in $300 million deal,
18:02:04 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Panacea Financial expands oayments capabilities with PlexPay,
18:00:41 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Avantos named to 2026 CB Insights’ 100 Most Promising Fintech Startups
17:58:23 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Nuuvia appoints Ben Morales and Stephanie Curtis to CUSO Board of Directors
17:57:08 (UTC) 11-02-2026
American Express, NBA, WNBA expand longstanding partnership globally
17:51:43 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Financial Crime 360 2026 unites industry leaders, responds to growing global threats
17:33:38 (UTC) 11-02-2026
DoorDash to acquire Instacart to help local stores win
17:29:35 (UTC) 11-02-2026
Newland Payment Technology, Aevi partner to simplify Android SmartPOS rollouts
Breaking News
Monday, November 2, 2026
Toast lawsuit challenges POS fees and barriers to switching providers
Toast was sued Oct. 29, 2026, by the Federal Trade Commission and state officials over allegations that the restaurant software and fintech company saddles restaurants with hidden fees, unauthorized charges and unwanted add-ons; fails to deliver on its customer service promises; and makes it difficult to cancel services.
Online Edition – Issue 26:10:02
Deals, digital tools, new habits shape projected $1 trillion holiday spend
Holiday shopping predictions are rolling in, and while most experts expect robust spending, some warn that inflation pressures and affordability concerns could dampen sales. Consistent with prior years, nearly all U.S. adults (91 percent) plan to celebrate winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the National Retail Federation reported.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
November 2, 2026
EPCOR Payments Conference 2026 Paymentspalooza
November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
Payments Compliance Conference
November 17, 2026
18th annual CPI Global 2026 B2B Payments Summit
December 1, 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
October 30th, 2026
AI, ISOs & ISVs: The Payments Model Is Shifting
What does the future look like for ISOs as AI, vertical software, and changing payments models reshape the industry? James Shepherd sits down with Brian Abernethy, founder and CEO of Straata, to discuss the opportunities hiding in residuals, interchange optimization, merchant pricing, and the growing role of AI in payments.
They also dive into why the ISO and ISV worlds have struggled to work together, whether that relationship could finally change, and why distribution may become one of the biggest advantages ISOs have in an AI-driven market.
The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy’s Today in Payments, covering the Durbin Amendment, debit interchange, IRS card payments, Mastercard’s tax case, ACH growth, Checkout.com entering in-person payments, and what’s next for Clover.
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.
