OLB Group Unveils AI Platform for Instant E-Commerce and Same-Day Approvals
New York, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
OLB Group’s newly launched iStores.com leverages artificial intelligence to enable same-day merchant approval, positioning the fintech firm to capitalize on the projected $16.8 trillion global eCommerce market by 2028.
Automating Market Entry
Announced today, January 22, 2026, the iStores AI platform fundamentally restructures the merchant acquisition model by automating traditionally manual processes [1][2]. By utilizing advanced algorithms for immediate risk assessment and compliance verification, the system reduces the timeline for establishing a digital storefront from days or weeks to mere minutes [2][3]. This capability specifically targets the friction points that often deter small businesses from entering the digital market, offering them same-day merchant services approval to begin processing transactions immediately [1][3].
Integrated Financial Ecosystem
Beyond speed, the platform is engineered to support a complex financial ecosystem suitable for a globalized economy. Through a strategic partnership with PayPal, iStores.com provides immediate access to a vast international payment network, ensuring that new merchants are not geographically constrained [1][2]. Security infrastructure is central to this offering; the system utilizes OLB’s SecurePay gateway, which maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification and employs 3D Secure authentication to safeguard against fraud in card-not-present transactions [2][3]. Furthermore, the platform accommodates the growing demand for digital asset versatility by supporting cryptocurrency transactions, including stablecoins and cross-border payments [3][4]. Operational efficiency is further enhanced through a dedicated QuickBooks plugin, which synchronizes invoicing and order management automatically [1][3].
Strategic Deployment and Market Reaction
Ronny Yakov, CEO of The OLB Group, characterizes this development as the convergence of artificial intelligence and payment processing innovation aimed at empowering businesses of every size [2][3]. To maximize market penetration, the company plans to deploy this technology across its nationwide bodega distribution network, effectively upgrading the digital capabilities of small brick-and-mortar retailers [1][2]. Additionally, plans are in place to release a free version of the platform tailored to specific business sectors [3][4]. In the financial markets, The OLB Group—currently holding a market capitalization of just under $7 million—has seen positive movement, with its stock surging 8.8% over the past week leading up to this announcement [2].