Priority Technology Holdings goes private in a $1.6 billion deal led by CEO Thomas Priore, ending its nine-year public run and valuing shares at $8.05.

Global Payments accelerates its $22.7 billion Worldpay deal to integrate Genius POS faster, closing in Q1 2026 after UK regulatory approval.

The payments industry shifts focus from tech to business value, emphasizing emerging models around innovations like cryptocurrency.

Square targets independent sales organizations with renewed interest in ISOs as a sales channel.

Dark web sellers now offer AI-powered fake identities for fraud, bypassing security systems with 'Frankenstein' personas starting at just $200.

Merchants oppose proposed interchange fee settlement, alleging liability immunity for issuers and meager relief for merchants, including interchange fees rules.

New Elliptic Standard introduces 8 guidelines to curb fraud in automated crypto deals, as agentic transactions surge 522% in 2024.

Cash App tests peer payments for small business owners, allowing sole proprietors to accept consumer transactions directly through their personal accounts.

Digital transactions see new developments with Checkout.com and Mastercard expanding payment capabilities.

ISOs and ISVs partner for growth through innovations like agentic commerce and instant payments.