@Aon has partnered with @Coinbase and @Paxos to trial stablecoin payments for insurance premiums, marking a significant step in digital finance. Transactions utilized USDC on Ethereum and PYUSD on Solana. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Coinbase-backed x402 aims to revolutionize micropayments for AI agents, but current daily transaction volume is only $28,000, raising concerns about demand. #Update #Crypto $LINK
@Barclays is exploring a blockchain platform for payments, consulting tech providers to enhance efficiency and transparency, potentially involving stablecoins and tokenization. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@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 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
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
@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
@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
@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
@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
@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
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
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
@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
