Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Settlement with 6 Partners
@Mastercard integrates $USDC, RLUSD, PYUSD, and three stablecoins into its global card settlement network across eight blockchains. Rollout continues through 2026. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Bitcoin Celebrates $770M Pizza Day
Laszlo Hanyecz’s 2010 purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 $BTC, now valued over $770 million, remains a celebrated milestone in Bitcoin history. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Fireblocks Launches AI Payments Service
@Fireblocks has launched the Agentic Payments Suite for AI agent payments, joining the x402 Foundation with Google, Microsoft, and Visa to promote a universal standard. Stablecoins are vital for this new economy. #Update #Crypto
Circle Launches AI Agent for Seamless Payments
@Circle launches Circle Agent Stack, an AI-driven infrastructure for autonomous financial operations using $USDC, featuring Agent Wallets and Marketplace for seamless transactions. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Withdrawals Launch in 100 Countries
@Kraken partners with @MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-fiat withdrawals for millions in over 100 countries, addressing reliable off-ramps into local currency #Update #Crypto
XRP Surges to 5M Merchants via Rakuten
Rakuten Wallet integrates $XRP, enabling 44M users to convert loyalty points for payments across 5M+ merchants in Japan, expanding XRP’s utility in daily commerce. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Central Bank Limits Crypto Payments in Brazil
Brazil’s Central Bank bans crypto assets in cross-border settlements via eFX, requiring licensing by May 2027. Resolution No. 561 takes effect October 1, 2026. #Update #Crypto
Meta Launches Stablecoin Payouts in Philippines
Meta pays creators $3B in 2025, a 35% increase, introducing USDC payouts on Solana and Polygon in Colombia and Philippines. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Meta Launches USDC Payouts for Creators
Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines via Solana and Polygon, partnering with Stripe. Global expansion planned in 2026. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Paxos Labs Surges $1B Toku Integration
Paxos Labs Amplify integrates with Toku, enabling employees to earn yield on $USDC, $USDT, and USDG instantly upon receiving pay. No lockup periods required. #Update #Crypto $USDC
USDT to USDC Shift Boosts Pornhub Payments
@Pornhub has switched from $USDT to $USDC for payments, citing enhanced reliability and regulatory compliance. This reflects ongoing competition among stablecoins in the crypto market. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Stablecoin Payments Launch in 40 Countries
@DoorDash partners with @Tempo to launch stablecoin payments in 40+ countries, enabling faster payouts and reduced transfer costs for merchants and couriers. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Firms Gain Fed Payment Access
U.S. Reps. Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduce the PACE Act to modernize payments, allowing nonbanks direct access to Fed systems, boosting fintech competition. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Blockchain Proposed to Combat Fraud
Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe suggests using public blockchain like Ethereum to reduce state and federal fraud, potentially saving $521B annually. #Update #Blockchain