Nationwide Payment Systems  Mastercard’s New “Fake Website” Crackdown (2026): What Merchants Need to Know Before Getting Shut Down  Mastercard’s new fraud crackdown targets fake websites and risky merchants. Learn how to stay compliant and avoid shutdowns in 2026.  Presented by Allen Kopelman, CEO — Nationwide Payment Systems-Host of B2B Vault: The Biz2Biz Podcast  AI OVERVIEW In 2026, Mastercard introduced stricter […]

AI Overview  Summary A proposed federal ban would outlaw nearly all intoxicating hemp-derived products, including Delta-8, Delta-9, and THC beverages, leaving only non-intoxicating CBD legally intact. The article warns that card brands like Visa and Mastercard will act early by tightening underwriting, raising the compliance burden, and increasing account terminations well before any law takes […]