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Russia is turbocharging its push to legalize cryptocurrency in foreign trade, signaling a massive shift in global finance as it aims to outmaneuver sanctions, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock a new era of decentralized commerce. Russia Backs Crypto for Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions Pressure Russia is advancing efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into its foreign … Read more
Coinbase’s x402 protocol is turning the forgotten HTTP “Payment Required” code into a real-world micropayments engine—and now Coingecko has rolled out a full-blown category for the growing swarm of tokens built around it. What Is x402? x402 is an open-source, HTTP-native payment protocol developed by Coinbase that revives the long-unused HTTP 402 status code. In … Read more
Bealls Inc., the 110-year-old U.S. retailer with more than 660 locations nationwide, has integrated Flexa’s digital payments technology to allow customers to pay in-store using bitcoin, ether, and dozens of other digital currencies. Bealls Adds Flexa Integration, Bringing Bitcoin Payments to U.S. Shoppers According to the announcement, the integration makes Bealls one of the first … Read more
The Federal Reserve is charting a bold new course by exploring a “payment account” framework that could give fintechs and crypto firms streamlined access to its core payment systems—ushering in a transformative era for blockchain integration in U.S. finance. New Fed Proposal Could Reshape How Crypto Firms Connect to the US Financial Grid A major … Read more
The $6.49 sandwich features two steakburger patties topped with two slices of cheese. The bun is stamped with a Bitcoin logo. Now at Steak ‘n Shake: The Bitcoin Steakburger Fast food icon Steak ‘n Shake rolled out its new “ Bitcoin Steakburger” on Thursday to celebrate its successful transition to bitcoin payments earlier in the … Read more
Block is expanding Square’s platform with fee-free bitcoin payments, seamless crypto conversions, and integrated financial tools designed to help merchants grow, diversify, and streamline operations. Square Bitcoin Integrates Zero-Fee Payments and Bitcoin Conversion for Merchants Block Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is strengthening bitcoin’s presence in everyday commerce with new financial tools aimed at small and local … Read more
Opendoor’s CEO just hinted that buying a house with bitcoin might not be far off. When asked whether the real estate tech firm would accept bitcoin and other digital assets for home purchases, CEO Kaz Nejatian didn’t mince words: “We will. Just need to prioritize it.” Kaz Nejatian’s Crypto Tease Sends Opendoor Buzzing on X … Read more
BBVA is embracing blockchain-powered global payments with bold support for SWIFT’s real-time settlement network, citing speed, transparency, stablecoins, and tokenized asset capabilities. BBVA Joins Over 30 Banks in SWIFT’s Blockchain Bet on Real-Time Global Payments Global banks are intensifying their efforts to modernize cross-border payments, and blockchain is rapidly becoming a key component in this … Read more
Swift is advancing global payments with a blockchain-based ledger backed by over 30 major banks from 16 countries, targeting real-time, secure, 24/7 cross-border transactions. Over 30 of the World’s Biggest Banks From 16 Nations Just Backed Swift’s Blockchain Push Global payments infrastructure is moving rapidly toward digital rails as major banks embrace blockchain-based settlement. Swift … Read more
Cloudflare stated that Net Dollar is being built from the ground up to power AI agents on the internet, enabling a range of use cases centered on those agents. Cloudflare expects demand for these tools to increase as people increasingly delegate tasks to agents. Cloudflare Launched Net Dollar, a Stablecoin for AI Agents Cloudflare, one … Read more
