@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 Circle Agent Stack, an AI-driven infrastructure for autonomous financial operations using $USDC, featuring Agent Wallets and Marketplace for seamless transactions. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@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
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
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 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 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 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
@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
@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
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
Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe suggests using public blockchain like Ethereum to reduce state and federal fraud, potentially saving $521B annually. #Update #Blockchain
The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation, incorporating Coinbase’s x402 protocol for AI-driven web payments, supported by Google, Microsoft, and Visa. #Update #Tech
Stablecoins like $USDC are seen as essential for agentic finance, enabling micro-transactions by AI agents, despite skepticism from some AI developers. Regulatory clarity in the U.S. is anticipated to enhance adoption. #Update #Crypto $USDC
