Coldtill offers a Docker-based self-hosted crypto gateway with support for over 200 tokens and fixed one-time fees. Merchants run it on their own servers without KYC or ongoing custody risks.
Google Universal Cart launched in the US on October 15, 2026, enabling single-cart shopping across retailers via Search and Gemini. Merchants face no platform fees but encounter one-way cart transfers and US-only availability.
BTCPay Server runs as a free open-source Bitcoin and Lightning processor. Merchants control wallets with no platform fees beyond network costs.
The Payments 2030 Survey finds 77% of firms advancing unified payments platforms, with 41% piloting stablecoins and growing use of AI for fraud and exceptions.
Wix Symphony AI launched in August 2026 as a standalone multi-agent system. It uses a central Maestro orchestrator to assign tasks across built-in and connected agents while requiring owner approval for key actions.
The Stripe Metronome acquisition completed in January 2026 adds real-time metering and hybrid pricing tools to Stripe Billing for high-volume AI companies.
Peer Payouts launched in late October 2026 with 0% platform fees for USDC payouts to Venmo, PayPal and other apps, subject to per-transaction caps and peer liquidity.
Bitget Wallet launched direct bank transfers in late 2025 for Nigeria and Mexico. The feature converts stablecoins to local currency for instant deposits to over 80 banks combined.
Stripe raised premium card processing rates to 2.8% + fixed fee and lowered international rates to 3.15% + fixed fee starting October 21, 2026, in the UK and EEA. Standard domestic rates remain unchanged.
Mastercard Global Money Platform combines fiat and stablecoin tools through BVNK. Pricing stays opaque with custom quotes while network fees and configurable limits apply.
Claude Duet runs background tasks across connected apps with user approvals required for actions. The research preview is limited to US Pro and Max subscribers.
The platform launched October 15, 2026, merges BVNK stablecoin rails with Mastercard Move payouts and virtual cards. Businesses gain one API for fiat-stablecoin accounts and 130-country card issuance.
