Agentic Commerce in 2026: What Merchants Need to Know About AI Payments
Agentic commerce is moving fast — Stripe’s new Machine Payments Protocol, Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, and Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol are all live. We break down the protocol race, the stablecoin angle, and a practical readiness checklist for e-commerce merchants.
Stripe’s 2025 Annual Letter: What Actually Matters for Merchants
Stripe’s 2025 annual letter is packed with big numbers and bold predictions. We broke down the parts that actually matter for merchants: where the revenue wins are, what’s changing with global payments and stablecoins, and what to do about it.
A Merchant’s Guide to Visa’s VAMP Program
Visa’s VAMP program is already enforcing penalties on merchants with high fraud and dispute ratios — and thresholds drop again in April 2026. This guide covers the updated VAMP ratio calculation, current thresholds, and the practical steps you can take now to stay compliant and protect your processing.
How to Connect a 3rd Party Payment Gateway to Your Shopify Store
Not every merchant belongs on Shopify Payments. Here’s how to connect your own third-party payment gateway to Shopify — and what to do after to make sure it stays running.
High Risk Merchant Accounts: Stop Getting Shut Down
Most merchants don’t find out they’re considered high risk until a processor shuts them down. This guide explains what high risk merchant accounts are, why your business may qualify, and how to secure stable payment processing that’s actually built for your industry.