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Learn the payment processing laws every business should know, from PCI DSS and ACH rules to surcharge laws, FTC oversight and ...

September 15, 2025 - US merchants are cautiously optimistic that a federal district court's decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of Fed. Rsrv. Sys., No. 1:21-CV-00095, 2025 WL 2253474, (D ...

Stablecoins like USDC and USDT are reshaping finance and traditional players aren’t sitting still. From JPMorgan’s deposit tokens to Visa’s on-chain payments, here’s how banks and processors are ...

The reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in January 2026 has major implications for the U.S. payments infrastructure, with the potential to fundamentally alter the competitive dynamics of ...

Credit card processing fees are essential charges for card payments. Explore the types, rates, and tips to manage these costs effectively. While we’re not completely cashless yet—I still pay for my ...

Credit card surcharging is on the rise. Imposing a surcharge in a compliant manner is more than adding a fee at the point of sale. Below we review on a high level the legal and commercial ...

The right credit card in your wallet can make your regular spending go a long way. Credit cards are convenient financial tools, offering better consumer protections than debit cards while helping ...

Kimberlee Leonard has taken her professional experience as an insurance agency owner and financial advisor and translated that into a finance writing career that helps business owners and ...