Cloudflare and Coinbase launched the x402 Foundation to establish a universal standard for AI-driven payments that converts the HTTP “402 Payment Required” error code into a functional payment system, enabling AI agents to purchase data, services, and content directly without human intervention as Brian Armstrong called it “a big step forward” for machines to “transact value, not just exchange info.”
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Year: 2025
Blockchain Analytics Firm Elliptic Secures HSBC Investment, Now Backed by Four Megabanks
Elliptic, a prominent provider of blockchain analytics tools, has secured investment from HSBC, marking its entry into an exclusive club.
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Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car
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