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Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments and deeper stablecoin integration

Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments and deeper stablecoin integration

Stripe unveiled a new AI foundation model for payments and expanded support for stablecoins and embedded finance. The firm made the announcement at its annual Sessions conference, where it introduced more than 60 product updates. The enhanced stablecoin integration comes more than six months after the firm acquired Bridge for $1.1 billion. AI foundation model […]

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees stablecoins creating T in demand for government debt

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees stablecoins creating $2T in demand for government debt

The US Treasury could experience a surge in demand for government debt from the digital asset sector, potentially reaching $2 trillion over the next several years, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent made the statement during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the global financial system, where he emphasized the growing financial relevance

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Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy

Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would bar sitting presidents, lawmakers, and their families from issuing, endorsing, or holding cryptocurrency. The End Crypto Corruption Act, announced May 6, seeks to prevent elected officials from personally benefiting from digital assets while shaping policy. Bill targeting Trump’s memecoin issuance drops amid stablecoin legislation worries As Senator Jeff Merkley’s (D-OR)

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Bitwise sees peril in stalled crypto legislation amid political unrest

Bitwise sees peril in stalled crypto legislation amid political unrest

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cautioned that the digital asset market may face a turbulent summer if lawmakers in Washington fail to pass key crypto legislation, despite strong early momentum under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a note to clients, Hougan said crypto’s recent gains remain fragile without legal safeguards from Congress, warning that political gridlock

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Coinbase reveals x402 protocol to enable on-chain payments via HTTP

Coinbase reveals x402 protocol to enable on-chain payments via HTTP

Coinbase unveiled an open-source protocol for on-chain payments via HTTP called x402.  Announced on May 6, the system repurposes the previously unused HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code to support direct machine-native payments using stablecoins. The protocol enables autonomous agents and applications to pay for API access, data, and services without relying on human intervention,

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Trump’s crypto ventures complicate path for landmark stablecoin legislation

Trump’s crypto ventures complicate path for landmark stablecoin legislation

Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Gallego, signaled opposition to advancing the current stablecoin (GENIUS Act) bill. Concerns stem from President Trump’s increasing personal financial ties to crypto ventures (memecoin, family-linked stablecoin). The legislative stall threatens not only the stablecoin bill but also progress on broader crypto market structure rules. The path forward for landmark stablecoin

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XRP trading volume steady at .2B in Q1, but XRPL activity contracts sharply

XRP trading volume steady at $3.2B in Q1, but XRPL activity contracts sharply

Ripple’s XRP trading volume on top-tier exchanges throughout the first quarter, with average daily volume (ADV) holding nearly $3.2 billion, while XRP Ledger (XRPL) activity decreased. According to a May 5 report by Ripple, the volume trend reflects sustained institutional and retail engagement despite sharp price swings and moderating on-chain activity. Spot market data shows

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Ripple commits  million in RLUSD stablecoin to boost US education

Ripple commits $25 million in RLUSD stablecoin to boost US education

Ripple has pledged $25 million in its RLUSD stablecoin to support US education through nonprofit organizations DonorsChoose and Teach For America. The contribution, revealed on May 5, aims to support teachers, fund classroom projects, and expand access to essential academic resources for underserved communities across the United States. This initiative comes at a time when

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Senator Rips GENIUS Act, Alleges Trump Cashing In On USD1 Coin

Senator Rips GENIUS Act, Alleges Trump Cashing In On USD1 Coin

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure United States Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging Congress to reject the GENIUS Act, a bill that would potentially pave the way for what she terms “crypto corruption.” The bill – the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act – has

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Whales Lose Big In .58 Million Sell-Off

Whales Lose Big In $8.58 Million Sell-Off

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