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AWS Partners with Coinbase and Stripe to Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

AWS Partners with Coinbase and Stripe to Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

AWS introduces AgentCore Payments in preview, enabling AI agents to autonomously pay for APIs, data, and services using USDC via Coinbase and Stripe infrastructure. Integration leverages Coinbase’s x402 protocol and supports wallets from Coinbase and Stripe’s Privy on chains including Base and Solana. The move positions stablecoins as programmable money for machine-to-machine transactions, with early adopters including Warner...

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White House Sets July 4 Target for Landmark Clarity Act Crypto Regulation Bill

White House Sets July 4 Target for Landmark Clarity Act Crypto Regulation Bill

White House targets July 4 passage of the Clarity Act for broad U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Senate Banking Committee markup planned for May, with floor action in June to allow House reconciliation. Stablecoin yield compromise deemed closed; ethics provisions under discussion to address conflicts of interest. Bill would clarify CFTC vs. SEC jurisdiction, exempt compliant digital asset sales, and include safeguards...

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Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce as It Shifts to AI-Native Operations

Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce as It Shifts to AI-Native Operations

Coinbase to cut roughly 700 jobs, representing 14% of its workforce of about 4,900-5,000 employees. CEO Brian Armstrong cites converging forces of market downturn and AI advancements changing workflows. Company moving to flatter organization with no pure managers, player-coach leaders, and smaller AI-native teams. Restructuring costs estimated at $50-60 million, expected to complete in Q2 2026. Crypto exchange Coinbase...

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Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for 24-7 Global Settlements

Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for 24/7 Global Settlements

Western Union launched USDPT, a U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin fully backed by USD and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain. The token targets 24/7 treasury management and agent settlements, initially rolling out in the Philippines and Bolivia. Fireblocks provides the underlying wallet, settlement, and operations infrastructure; plans include broader exchange availability and consumer access via...

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Weekly Snapshot  – Altcoins Coil for Breakouts While BTC Recovers Ground

Regulatory Tailwinds Support ReboundBitcoin and major assets stabilized this week near recent highs as U.S. lawmakers advanced key crypto legislation, countering earlier ETF outflow pressures and Fed transition concerns. Market structure talks gained traction with a potential May markup, fueling optimism for clearer rules on stablecoins and digital assets. U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Toward May MarkupThe White House’s top...

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