Base Admits Failed Social Bet, Shifts to Trillion-Dollar Finance With AI and Payments Push
Key Takeaways: The social-first approach of the network backfired, Gateway’s creator Jesse Pollak admitted, slashing the increase in some crucial
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How Are Stablecoins Reshaping Enterprise Payments in 2026?
For decades, enterprise payments have relied on financial systems that were designed long before the digital economy became truly global.
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Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects
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AngelList Drops Crypto Payments as Ripple’s Rail Partnership Ends on July 31
Key Takeaways: AngelList will end the payment option for crypto after shutting down its ties with Rail on July 31,
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Cloudflare Unveils Stablecoin Monetization Gateway, Unlocking Instant x402 Payments for Any API
Key Takeaways: Monetization Gateway is an extension of Cloudflare launched with stablecoin payments through x402. Customer charges for APIs, datasets,
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Travala’s AI Hotel Booking Goes Live on Claude, Powered by Base and x402 Payments
Key Takeaways: Travala’s AI-optimized hotel search, booking, and payment features are now available as part of Claude, offering the search
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Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises
Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand Middle East and Africa operations. Regional demand is rising for regulated
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Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85+ Firms to Power Global On-Chain Payments
Key Takeaways: Mastercard unites 85 or more crypto firms, payment providers and financial institutions. It is focused on the practical
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OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
OSL Group secures $200 million equity financing to fund global stablecoin, payments growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure. OSL Group (HKEX: 863)
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Visa rolls out USDC settlement in the US, advancing blockchain-based payments
Key Takeaways Visa now allows US institutions to settle transactions in USDC over Solana. With this rollout, the company aims
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