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2005 Newsletter 010 October

Visa’s 2025 Fee System Overhaul Overview In October 2025, Visa began implementing its Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP) a major restructuring of how interchange discounts are earned. The change replaces legacy “data level” models with a new AI-driven system that rewards accurate, detailed...

Oct 17, 2025

2025 Newsletter 009 Sept

The GENIUS Act and the Digital Dollar Dilemma Hi there, Today, I want to talk about a recent piece of legislation—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act—or GENIUS, as it’s known (honestly, how long did they spend coming up with a title that spells genius?) But...

Sep 30, 2025

2025 Newsletter 008 Aug

VAMP: What it means in reality and why Part 2 Hi there, In my last newsletter, I discussed how Visa’s new Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) is changing the game for acquiring banks. Now it’s time to talk about what it means for you, because the effects are real and are already being felt. Th...

Sep 30, 2025

2025 Newsletter 006 June / July

VAMP: What it means in reality and why PART ONE Hi there, It's been a few months since Visa's new Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) officially launched, and the dust is beginning to settle. In this 2-part newsletter, I’m going to look at what VAMP actually means on the ground and how it wi...

Sep 30, 2025

2025 Newsletter 005 May

You’re Probably Losing Money (even as you read this) Hi there, It’s May! Spring is in the air, birds are singing in the trees, and payment processors are ripping you off as usual. That’s right—it’s time for another uncomfortable chat. The simple fact of the matter is you’re almost certainl...

Sep 29, 2025

2025 Newsletter 003 Mar / April

Payments Directions – March 2025 Time to Shake Things Up Hi there, Well, we missed March (in like a lion out like a . . .lion) I looked up from my keyboard . . .and it was April!?!?! (and now it’s almost the END of April). So, get ready team, we’re going to double up for a few weeks. Thank...

Sep 29, 2025

2025 Newsletter 001 Jan

NEWSLETTER 001 - Jan 2025 Welcome to 2025 – The Year where it ALL changes, for you. It’s an interesting time for money—everyone still wants it, but no one wants to carry it around anymore. Digital payment processing is evolving quickly and changing how we interact with money—pretty soon the only ...

Sep 23, 2025