Protocols: AP2 and x402 Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard designed to allow AI agents to conduct verifiable transactions on...
Context and Debate Coinbase has challenged banking sector warnings that stablecoins could lead to significant deposit outflows, countering claims of up to $6.6 billion in...
Criticism and Competitive Context Paolo Ardoino, Chief Technology Officer of Tether, publicly criticized the European Union’s digital euro project, casting doubt on its feasibility and...
Features and Design Advances The latest generation of stablecoins extends beyond simple price stability, offering integrated utility that addresses limitations of earlier models. These new...
Strategic Acquisitions, Integrations, and Hires MoonPay is expanding its crypto payments infrastructure through strategic acquisitions and key hires from established fintech leaders like PayPal and...
Context and drivers of yield Investors can earn passive returns through yield bearing stablecoins in 2025, with APYs typically ranging between 5% and 15% across...
Context and Impact Younger generations are increasingly likely to choose Bitcoin over gold as a store of value, according to institutional strategists and shifting adoption...
Context and Market Impact The stablecoin market has reached a significant milestone with a total market capitalization of $300 billion, signaling substantial growth in adoption...
