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Industry NewsJuly 14, 2026

Federal Reserve Finalizes Real-Time Payments Expansion Rules

The Fed's updated FedNow guidelines open instant payment rails to thousands of additional financial institutions, accelerating adoption for small business merchants.

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Industry NewsJuly 8, 2026

CFPB Issues New Guidance on Merchant Surcharging Practices

Updated consumer protection rules clarify when and how merchants can pass card processing fees to customers — with significant implications for retail and hospitality operators.

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Payment TrendsJuly 10, 2026

Contactless Payments Now Account for 62% of In-Store Transactions

New data from Visa and Mastercard confirms contactless has crossed the majority threshold in North American retail — and the gap is widening.

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Payment TrendsJuly 3, 2026

Buy Now, Pay Later Volumes Surge 38% Year-Over-Year

BNPL adoption continues its rapid climb across e-commerce and in-store verticals, with healthcare and professional services emerging as the fastest-growing segments.

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Fintech UpdatesJuly 12, 2026

Stripe Launches Embedded Finance Suite for B2B SaaS Platforms

Stripe's new BaaS offering lowers the barrier for software companies to embed lending, insurance, and payment facilitation directly into their products.

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Fintech UpdatesJuly 6, 2026

Open Banking API Adoption Reaches Tipping Point in the US

With CFPB's Section 1033 rule now in effect, financial data portability is reshaping how fintechs and banks compete for small business customers.

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PodcastJuly 15, 2026

Ep. 42 — The Future of Healthcare Payments with Dr. Priya Nair

Lionspay's CEO sits down with Dr. Priya Nair to discuss how patient payment expectations are evolving and what healthcare providers need to do to keep up.

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PodcastJuly 1, 2026

Ep. 41 — Breaking Down Interchange Fees: What Every Merchant Should Know

A deep-dive into how interchange pricing works, why most merchants overpay, and the negotiation strategies that can save thousands annually.

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PodcastJune 17, 2026

Ep. 40 — Non-Profit Payments: Maximizing Every Dollar with Smarter Processing

We explore how mission-driven organizations can reduce payment overhead, optimize donation flows, and unlock discounted processing rates.

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