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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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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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Morgan Stanley’s Big Move Puts $120K in Sight
Morgan Stanley eyes crypto trading—Bitcoin price prediction now teases a $120K rally on Wall Street’s growing push.
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Pro-Bitcoin Politician Ian Calderon Enters California Governor Race — Can BTC Benefit?
Pro-Bitcoin candidate Ian Calderon has launched his California governor campaign, extending cryptocurrency’s influence into mainstream politics and fueling debate on Bitcoin’s future role in state systems.
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Central Bank’s New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Impact Crypto Exchanges
Brazil’s central bank (BCB) has proposed new rules for the forex sector that may impose further restrictions on the country’s crypto exchanges.
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Seeks Half-Trillion Valuation In Ambitious Capital Raise
Tether is in talks to raise $15B-$20B through a private placement, a deal that could value the stablecoin issuer near $500B.
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ECB Sees 2029 As Realistic Timeline For Digital Euro Launch, Says Cipollone
The ECB could launch a digital euro in 2029 after eurozone finance chiefs agreed on customer holding limits, board member Piero Cipollone said.
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Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Could Explode Higher as $10 Billion in Short Bets Hang by a Thread
Ethereum price prediction has tracked ETH’s pullback as institutions have continued to accumulate; BitMine has bought $1B+ in ETH. With price near $4,200 and RSI low, a move to $4,500–$4,900 has put billions in short liquidations at risk, while holding $4,000 has stayed key.
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Crypto Wallets Race to Launch Tokens – Best Wallet Leads With $16M in Funding
Best Wallet has raised over $16M in presale and has been WalletConnect-certified. As MetaMask, Rainbow, and Base have prepared tokens, BEST has reduced fees, supported staking and governance, and been tied to a card, derivatives plans, and a dynamic 83% APY on native staking.
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Credit Card Giants Visa and Stripe Team Up With Fold to Launch Bitcoin Rewards Card – Wall Street Coming to Crypto?
Visa and Stripe have joined Fold to issue a Bitcoin rewards credit card, combining traditional payment networks with crypto incentives and advancing Bitcoin’s role in everyday transactions.
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