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Breaking News articles for October 2026
CardFlight unveils SwipeSimple ACH
Monday, October 05, 2026
CardFlight has added ACH to its platform. Available through CardFlight's reseller network, the new capability enables customers of SwipeSimple merchants to pay by payment links or directly from their bank accounts, according to Derek Webster, CEO of CardFlight.
Stablecoins move into everyday business payments
Monday, October 05, 2026
Stablecoins are moving beyond cryptocurrency trading and consumer payments as fintechs look for ways to use the technology as infrastructure for everyday business transactions. KAST is targeting that market with KAST Business, a financial platform launched in September 2026 for companies that receive revenue, hire workers and make payments across national borders.
Specialized merchants broaden opportunities for ISOs
Friday, October 02, 2026
ISOs, ISVs and merchant level salespeople (MLSs) looking beyond traditional markets may find new opportunities among legitimate businesses that do not fit conventional underwriting profiles.
Maverick Payments supports traditional, specialized and emerging markets through a technology platform designed to help partners expand their addressable merchant base while managing the additional complexities these accounts can present.
Apideck index finds gaps in embedded finance vendor disclosures
Friday, October 02, 2026
Fintech and embedded finance companies are far more likely to disclose their sponsor banks than the providers they use for know-your-customer and fraud services, according to a new industry index from Apideck.
Spurring B2B payments growth through AI
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Mastercard just announced an AI-powered B2B analytics platform, Mastercard Advanced B2B Analytics, to unlock value from supplier payments through new levels of visibility and control for issuers and corporates.
