Coinbase’s x402 adds identity checks to power AI stablecoin payments

In recent developments, coinbase’s x402 added age and ID checks to stablecoin payments, allowing AI systems to pay for restricted goods and services online. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

South Korea pushes for draft stablecoin bill by Dec. 10 deadline

In recent developments, south Korean lawmakers set a Dec. 10 deadline for a stablecoin regulation draft, warning they’ll legislate independently if regulators miss the deadline. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Does GENIUS turn stablecoin issuers into stealth buyers of US debt?

In recent developments, the GENIUS Act promises safer, fully reserved dollar stablecoins and faster payments, but by steering issuers toward T-bills and cash, it may also hardwire a new demand…

South Korea pushes for draft stablecoin bill by Dec. 10 deadline

In recent developments, south Korean lawmakers set a Dec. 10 deadline for a stablecoin regulation draft, warning they’ll legislate independently if regulators miss the deadline. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto payments coming to PlayStation as Sony plans stablecoin launch in 2026

In recent developments, sony Bank is reportedly pursuing a US license and partnering with Bastion as it develops a 2026 dollar stablecoin connected to its growing Web3 unit, BlockBloom. Looking…

Polymarket can now operate in US! Texas buys $5M BTC! MON up another 24%!

In recent developments, crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady…

Stablecoin Taxation Measures Spark Heated Debate in Brazil

In recent developments, rumors of taxing stablecoin flows in Brazil have sparked a debate between some lawmakers and the Ministry of Finance. While the ministry is preparing a normative act…

ETH may reclaim $3.2K soon, based on low stablecoin yields: Santiment

In recent developments, stablecoin yields not being overly high suggests the market hasn’t reached a “major top” and Ether may reach $3,200 in the near term, according to Santiment. Looking…

Ripple Sees Huge Stablecoin Demand With RLUSD Perfectly Positioned

In recent developments, stablecoins are rapidly shifting from trading tools to a backbone of global payments, with soaring settlement volumes and accelerating adoption placing Ripple’s RLUSD in a strategic position…

Stablecoin Giant Tether to Shutter Uruguay Bitcoin Mining Operation

In recent developments, uSDT stablecoin issuer Tether is halting its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay due to high energy costs, local media has reported. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…