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Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M
Payward Inc., Kraken's parent, buys Hong Kong stablecoin firm Reap for $600M to expand B2B payments globally.
Tether's USDT Dominates $302B Stablecoin Market
Stablecoin supply exceeds $302 billion, with Tether's USDT at $189.5B and Circle's USDC at $79B. Key market insights.
Visa Stablecoin Settlement Hits $7B Annualized, AI Agents Use Crypto
Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot reaches $7B run rate. Solana and Google Cloud enable AI agents to pay with stablecoins. Tether-backed Oobit launches Visa card for AI.
Meta Expands USDC Payouts to Creators via Solana and Polygon
Meta now offers USDC payouts to creators in the Philippines and Colombia using Solana and Polygon blockchains, targeting a global creator economy of 200 million contributors.
Polygon Powers Stablecoin Push: OpenTrade Raises $1.7M, Meta Expands USDC Payouts
OpenTrade raises $1.7M with Polygon backing; Meta uses Polygon for USDC creator payouts in Philippines and Colombia.
USDC Adoption Grows: OpenTrade Raises $1.7M, Meta Pilots Creator Payouts
OpenTrade raises $1.7M to launch USDC-denominated investment platform; Meta pilots USDC payouts to creators in the Philippines and Colombia.
Meta Pays Creators in USDC via Solana and Polygon in Philippines
Meta launches USDC payouts for creators in the Philippines and Colombia via Solana and Polygon blockchains, targeting a global creator economy of 200 million.
Crypto and Macro: Bitcoin Rises as RBA Hawks Hike, Polygon Targets Institutions
Bitcoin hits $81,271 as RBA delivers hawkish hike amid global energy shock. Polygon's KYT screening targets institutional stablecoin payments.
Stablecoin Yield Key to Crypto Legitimacy, ADA Eyes $0.30
A clean markup for fully reserved stablecoins is crucial for crypto legitimacy, while ADA aims to break resistance near $0.28.
Lead Market Faces Key Resistance, Institutions Eye Privacy
Lead prices test critical support as BTC parallels suggest volatility. Meanwhile, Polygon's private stablecoin payments target institutional needs.
Solana Liquidity Merge with Bitcoin and Ethereum via Layer 3
Solana liquidity to fuse with Bitcoin and Ethereum via Layer 3 protocol; a16z raises $2.2B crypto fund backing Solana.
Polygon Launches Private Stablecoin Payments for Institutions
Polygon introduces private stablecoin payments for businesses, using zero-knowledge proofs to ensure transaction confidentiality on public blockchains.
Aptos Launches Confidential APT Token for Private Transactions
Aptos introduces Confidential APT coin for private transactions, following stablecoin-friendly US legislation.
Dow Jones Falls 1.13% as Crypto Stocks Surge
Dow Jones drops 1.13% while crypto stocks rise on regulatory clarity from the Stablecoin Yield Act.
a16z Raises $2.2B Crypto Fund, Backs Uniswap
a16z raises $2.2B crypto fund targeting stablecoins, with Uniswap among its portfolio. Capital to deploy over next decade.
Tether's USDT Leads $320B Stablecoin Market
Tether's USDT dominates the $320 billion stablecoin market, highlighting its pivotal role in crypto liquidity and trading.
USDC’s Role in Finance Grows: Wells Fargo Highlights Circle’s Potential
Wells Fargo says Circle’s USDC is an underappreciated winner in crypto, bridging traditional finance and payments. Regulatory clarity may boost stablecoins.
Wells Fargo: Circle Is an Underappreciated Crypto Winner
Wells Fargo says Circle, issuer of USDC stablecoin, is underestimated as a foundational layer of digital assets.
Solana Ecosystem Ties: BlackRock, Tether, and Canton Network
Solana is linked to BlackRock's BUIDL fund reserves and Tether's freeze actions, while Canton Network offers a secure alternative.