Blog Articles
What Payments Companies Need to Know About the New Federal Law on Intoxicating Hemp
January 5, 2026
New federal changes that will reshape the intoxicating hemp market and the risk landscape for payments companies that support these types of merchants. Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar on intoxicating hemp products and then watch the recording on demand.
On-Demand! Marketplace Risk Global Summit Panel
December 15, 2025
Discover key insights from our panel at the Marketplace Risk Global Summit, including how generative AI is reshaping trust & safety, emerging platform risks, evolving policy needs, and the growing role of AI-driven enforcement tools.
Industry Experts Talked About These Three Key Issues at the Marketplace Risk Global Summit
November 14, 2025
Learn about the most pressing issues discussed at this year’s Marketplace Risk Global Summit, including AI dangers and opportunities, global regulations, internal trust & safety challenges, and more.
FTC Payments Enforcement Trends: Key Takeaways for Payment Service Providers
November 13, 2025
Learn about the Federal Trade Commission’s evolving enforcement priorities and what it means for payment companies navigating today’s compliance environment.
LegitScript Marketplace Risk NYC Panel Recap: AI Blind Spots: The Gray Areas of Risk, Policy & Regulation
November 12, 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms compliance and risk management, the need for human judgment has never been clearer. This Marketplace Risk NYC panel discussion examines how organizations can balance innovation with oversight to navigate AI’s growing influence responsibly.
Navigating AI’s Gray Areas: Why Human Oversight Still Matters
November 12, 2025
As AI becomes more embedded in compliance and risk operations, organizations face new questions about control, context, and accountability. This piece explores how thoughtful human oversight can keep innovation effective, ethical, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
Watch Out For These High-risk Merchant Behaviors During the Holiday Season
November 4, 2025
With holiday spending set to rise this year, payment processors and online marketplaces vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated scams and other high-risk tactics. Keep reading to learn about illicit and brand-damaging behavior that can spike during the holiday season.
The Growing Risk of Peptides: What Online Platforms and Payment Processors Need to Know
October 30, 2025
Do you want to get more muscular, and maybe lose some weight? There are peptides for that. What if you want to become more tan, or improve your skin and nails? There are peptides for those too. Recover from injuries faster? Fix your digestive issues? Slow aging? You guessed it – peptides. Peptides are having…
Key Takeaways from HLTH 2025: Building Trust and Transparency in Healthcare
October 28, 2025
The HLTH 2025 conference highlighted how deeply connected the healthcare ecosystem is. Learn about LegitScript’s participation at the event and get key takeaways from our talks with healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers who are shaping the future of patient care.
Seeing Stars: How LegitScript and Regulators Fight the Sale of Fake Reviews
October 24, 2025
It’s not just online marketplaces that need to worry about fake reviews. With the FTC now targeting this widespread problem, payment service providers can be targeted by regulators for facilitating their sale. Learn more.
Merchant Monitoring and the Power of AI + Human Expertise: A Conversation with Dan Frechtling
October 17, 2025
Dan Frechtling shares how LegitScript helps acquirers reduce merchant risk and prepare for Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) January 1, 2026 deadline.
How LegitScript Complies with Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP)
October 16, 2025
The latest revision to Mastercard’s Merchant Monitoring Program (MMP) signals a major shift in how payments companies must manage compliance. The updated rules raise expectations for both onboarding and ongoing oversight, requiring acquirers to demonstrate deeper visibility into merchant activity, all of which, LegitScript is already equipped for.
Deepfake; Real Risk: The Crackdown on AI Image Generators
October 14, 2025
by Erin Feebeck
Artificial intelligence has transformed how people create and share digital content. But as AI tools become more advanced, they’ve also created new compliance and reputational risks for payment service providers. Learn how these new tools impact you.
Where Policy Meets Performance: Winning in Healthcare Advertising Post-Certification
September 26, 2025
Learn how to succeed in healthcare advertising post-LegitScript Certification. Discover strategies for compliance, CAC reduction, and patient growth.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 Marketplace Risk New York Conference
September 25, 2025
Explore highlights from the 2025 Marketplace Risk NYC Conference. See how AI, merchant monitoring, and ROI in trust & safety fuel marketplace growth.