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Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
2 hours ago

Monzo quits the US to focus on Europe ahead of a London IPO | TNW

Monzo's decision to exit the US market is framed as a deliberate, strategic choice to focus on scaling in the UK and Europe, rather than a retreat.
European startups
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Square Enables Automatic Bitcoin Payment Acceptance for Eligible US Sellers

Square enables automatic bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. merchants, ensuring they receive dollars to mitigate volatility risks.
Fundraising
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
Deliverability
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Dmail Network to Cease Operations Following Five Years of Service

Dmail Network will permanently shut down its services on May 15, 2026, due to unsustainable infrastructure costs and a failed economic model.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
Social media marketing
fromWCVB
1 day ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
#fintech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.
Media industry
fromForbes
3 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Privacy technologies
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

What If Your VPN, Phone Number, And AI Chat Left Zero Trace? Meet Nadanada.me - The "Nothing At All" Privacy Revolution

LNVPN has evolved into a comprehensive privacy infrastructure service offering anonymous eSIM data plans, disposable phone numbers, and AI chat tools.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
#paypal
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
6 days ago

PayPal doesn't have a growth problem - it has a positioning problem - Tearsheet

PayPal's growth is stalling, particularly in branded checkout, raising concerns about its relevance in the payments ecosystem.
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
6 days ago

PayPal doesn't have a growth problem - it has a positioning problem - Tearsheet

PayPal's growth is stalling, particularly in branded checkout, raising concerns about its relevance in the payments ecosystem.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

More people are using AI to manage their money- but they won't let it make decisions alone | Fortune

Employees embrace AI for productivity but prefer human decision-making authority.
Retirement
fromFortune
5 days ago

Most Americans would rather ditch social media than their beloved banking apps, Wells Fargo survey says | Fortune

Americans are increasingly rethinking their finances, with many delaying spending and seeking control over their financial decisions.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck | Fortune

AI tools can generate code rapidly, but they also introduce vulnerabilities and require rigorous verification to ensure security and compliance.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck | Fortune

AI tools can generate code rapidly, but they also introduce vulnerabilities and require rigorous verification to ensure security and compliance.
fromAdExchanger
2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.
EU data protection
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
fromTearsheet
5 days ago

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.
Business
#ecommerce
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

1inch Business Launches Model Context Protocol for Agentic DeFi Trading

The integration allows developers to build goal-oriented workflows where agents plan and execute swaps across the 1inch network using the Swap Application Programming Interface (API). This update provides rapid access to a suite of 15 APIs, including Portfolio and Gas Price tools, reducing integration time from days to minutes.
Business intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
10 hours ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
#cryptocurrency
fromThedrum
1 week ago
Social media marketing

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Digital life

Gift cards had a good run-crypto might be what comes next

A growing share of Americans prefer receiving cryptocurrency over gift cards because crypto offers flexibility, potential value growth, and avoids expiration or retailer limits.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 week ago

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
6 days ago

The API economy may soon grow by tens of millions of customers-here's why | Fortune

Agentic commerce is rapidly evolving, enabling AI agents to make micropayments on behalf of consumers, potentially transforming the shopping landscape.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by classifying digital assets as financial instruments, enhancing oversight and investor protections.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Moonpay Launches Open Wallet Standard to Unify AI Agent Payments

The Open Wallet Standard (OWS) is designed to solve fragmentation in the agent economy by allowing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold value and sign transactions without exposing private keys. This initiative is backed by over 15 major organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation and Paypal, and is available on platforms like Github and npm.
European startups
#digital-payments
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Flexa Retires SPEDN After 7 Years, Shifts to Scalable Crypto Payment Infrastructure

Flexa's SPEDN application has been shut down after seven years, marking a shift towards integrating digital asset transactions into existing payment systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.
#stablecoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Nium Launches Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform for Global Business Payments

Nium launched a stablecoin card issuance platform to facilitate digital currency transactions in traditional commerce globally.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Nium Launches Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform for Global Business Payments

Nium launched a stablecoin card issuance platform to facilitate digital currency transactions in traditional commerce globally.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
3 days ago

What a bank-client relationship looks like when banks control the data behind the UX - Tearsheet

Grasshopper's Model Context Protocol enables secure AI integration with banking data while maintaining client control and data security.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.
Miscellaneous
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Self-Sovereign AI Agent Platform Coinfello Targets Institutional Adoption With Decentralized Infrastructure

Self-sovereign AI agents enable individuals to control their data and decisions without centralized platforms.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 hours ago

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
#ripple
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

XRP News: Could Ripple's New Deal With a $190 Billion Payments Giant Help XRP Price Recovery?

Convera partners with Ripple to use stablecoins for cross-border payments, marking a significant integration of Ripple's technology in a large payment network.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

XRP News: Could Ripple's New Deal With a $190 Billion Payments Giant Help XRP Price Recovery?

Convera partners with Ripple to use stablecoins for cross-border payments, marking a significant integration of Ripple's technology in a large payment network.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.
#usdc
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

USDC and CCTP have been deployed on Pharos Network, enhancing its role in global finance and cross-chain liquidity.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

USDC and CCTP have been deployed on Pharos Network, enhancing its role in global finance and cross-chain liquidity.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

How Brazil's Instant Payment Network Pix Might Influence the Presidential Election

The Pix payment system is a key political issue in Brazil's upcoming elections, with President Lula defending it against U.S. concerns.
fromTearsheet
4 days ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How technology is reinventing global payments

Consider this snapshot of the near future: You're in a taxi on the other side of the world. You pay your driver with the same digital wallet you use at home, and he receives the money in his wallet linked to the local instant payments network. He's set a rule in his bank app-"send 30% of every payout to my family back home"-and funds are converted immediately to a third currency and delivered to relatives in a country thousands of miles away.
Digital life
#cash-app
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.
fromZacks
1 month ago

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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform

SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling enterprises to manage fiat and crypto transactions 24/7 from a single nationally chartered bank.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

Circle launched cirBTC, a wrapped bitcoin token fully backed by native BTC, aimed at providing institutional users with verifiable onchain exposure.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
4 days ago

Meta's 2026 Stablecoin Plan: Why It's Partnering, Not Issuing

Meta plans to introduce dollar-linked stablecoin payments across its platforms in late 2026, integrating existing stablecoins instead of issuing its own currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card

Bitget launched a card enabling seamless crypto-to-fiat transactions for everyday spending in APAC markets, enhancing financial integration and user experience.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Visa is winning the AI race in payments, but the question is whether it will pay off

With relatively nascent industry players like Stripe and Block performing well - and showing their AI potential reflected in their valuations - the Index leaders cannot afford to drop off the pace. Payment companies - which move money around between banks, businesses, and consumers - run on technology. Evident's new industry ranking reveals how the companies we interact with every day are using AI, from deciding whether a transaction goes through to detecting fraud.
Artificial intelligence
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms

XRP is integrated into treasury systems, enhancing real-time liquidity management for corporate cash operations.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.
Cryptocurrency
fromSouth China Morning Post
4 days ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Ripple Expands Cross-Border Payments With Faster, Reliable Settlements in Convera Collaboration

Rising demand for efficient international settlements is driving blockchain-based payment models, exemplified by Ripple and Convera's partnership for crypto-enabled solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Stripe as Debanking Concerns Shake US Financial Access

Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of payment giants over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and policies.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

The Architect of Instant Exchange: A Deep Dive Into CCE.Cash With Michael Jonas

Decentralized finance is evolving towards seamless automation, emphasizing user autonomy and privacy in trading without central authority.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

The slow death of interchange as a standalone growth engine - Tearsheet

Interchange is essential for entry into payments, but ongoing customer relationships and services are crucial for sustained business growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.
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