Blockchain Settlement Engine Launches at Barclays
@Barclays is exploring a blockchain platform for payments, consulting tech providers to enhance efficiency and transparency, potentially involving stablecoins and tokenization. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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AI Bots Launch Bank Accounts with MoonPay
@MoonPay has launched MoonPay Agents, a non-custodial financial layer allowing AI agents to autonomously access wallets and transact after user verification. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Stablecoins Move $35 Trillion Yet 1% Used
Stablecoins moved over $35 trillion on blockchain last year, but only 1% was for real-world payments, according to @McKinsey and Artemis Analytics. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Payments Surge at Davos 2023
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) at Davos emphasizes tokenization, crypto payments, and AI as key growth areas. Binance surpasses major exchanges in trading volume, advocating for adaptable global regulations. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Base Private Payments Beta Launches with AnomaPay
@Anoma has launched a closed beta of AnomaPay for confidential payments on the Base network, supporting around 50 major assets. Public launch expected after feedback collection. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Market Boosted by $250M Acquisition
@PolygonLabs has agreed to acquire Coinme and Sequence for over $250 million, aiming to enhance compliant stablecoin payments globally. The Sequence deal closes this month; Coinme’s is set for Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
Bitcoin Valuation Soars to $1.96 Billion IPO
@BitGo plans to raise $201M through an IPO that could value the firm at $1.96B, with shares priced between $15-$17, listing under ticker “BTGO” on the NYSE. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Expansion Secures $20M Investment
@VelaFi secures $20M in Series B funding led by XVC and Ikuyo to expand stablecoin infrastructure in the US and Asia, enhancing payment solutions and banking integrations. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Wallet Launches for Rumble Creators
@Rumble partners with @Tether_to launch Rumble Wallet, enabling direct payments to creators in $BTC and USDT. The non-custodial wallet supports fiat on-ramps via MoonPay. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Payments Get Major Tax Breaks
The U.S. House of Representatives proposes a bill to exempt small stablecoin transactions from capital gains tax and defer taxation on staking and mining rewards, aiming to ease the tax burden on crypto users. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto-Driven Master Accounts Transform Federal Reserve
The U.S. Federal Reserve seeks public input on new “payment accounts” aimed at easing access for financial firms, including crypto, to its payment systems, with a 45-day comment period. #Update #Crypto
USDC Payments Launch via Solana for Banks
@Visa enables US banks to settle transactions using $USDC on the Solana blockchain, partnering with Cross River Bank and Lead Bank to meet rising fintech demand. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Stablecoin Payments Surge with $100M Funding
@RedotPay has raised over $100 million in Series B funding to enhance global stablecoin payment solutions, totaling $194 million raised for 2025. #Update #Crypto
YouTube Launches PYUSD Stablecoin Payments for Creators
YouTube has begun offering stablecoin payments in PayPal’s PYUSD to U.S. content creators, leveraging PayPal’s infrastructure for seamless transactions. This reflects a wider trend of stablecoin integration in major payment systems. #Update #Crypto $PYUSD