The global crypto payments market is accelerating. According to Grand View Research, the cryptocurrency payment apps market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2025 to 2033, reaching $2.4 billion, driven by rising merchant acceptance and consumer demand for flexible spending options. Meanwhile, Visa reported more than
The rise in AI-driven scams necessitates rapid evolution in cybersecurity measures, impacting financial sectors and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
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The new card lets users spend USDC balances through online, in-store and contactless transactions while accessing ATM withdrawals in supported regions.
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Visa’s WeFi pilot lets self‑custodied stablecoins fund everyday card payments across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Summary Visa is partnering with DeFi‑native platform WeFi to pilot stablecoin‑based payments and “on‑chain banking” services across selected markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The collaboration aims to make self‑custodied stablecoin balances spendable anywhere Visa is accepted, with WeFi acting as an orchestration layer between DeFi and regulated payment rails. The pilots build on Visa’s broader stablecoin program, which already runs a $7 billion annualized settlement run rate across nine blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Stellar. Visa and WeFi have launched a collaboration to explore on‑chain banking and stablecoin‑based payment use cases in selected markets, expanding the card network’s stablecoin program beyond back‑end settlement in
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Foresight Ventures says AI agents are moving into commerce and payment infrastructure worldwide. OpenAI, Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase are building systems for AI-driven transactions globally. The report says execution data and feedback loops may shape future AI infrastructure competition. Foresight Ventures says AI agents are becoming part of online commerce systems. In its latest report, the firm explained how companies are building systems that allow AI agents to handle payments, transactions, and automated tasks. The next stage of AI growth may depend on execution systems instead of chatbot features alone. AI Agents Are Taking on More Online Tasks In a report released on May 8, Foresight Ventures reported that AI agents are moving beyond simple chat tools and starting to complete real-world tasks. The report describes “agentic commerce” as a system where AI agents can s
Visa’s WeFi pilot lets self‑custodied stablecoins fund everyday card payments across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Visa and WeFi have launched a collaboration to explore on‑chain banking and stablecoin‑based payment use cases in selected markets, expanding the card network’s stablecoin…
Syria's reintegration into global trade and finance may boost economic recovery, but regulatory clarity on crypto remains crucial for stability.
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JUST News Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, is dialing back its prominent role inside the Global Dollar (USDG) stablecoin consortium that counts Robinhood, Kraken, Galaxy Digital, OKX, Visa, Worldpay and Bullish among its members. Chief executive Nathan McCauley said the firm will adopt a posture of “increased neutrality” rather than actively promoting a single token. USDG, issued by Paxos Digital Singapore under Monetary Authority of Singapore supervision, carries a circulating supply of roughly $3 billion. Anchorage remains a consortium participant, but with as many as 20 banks and tech firms exploring white-label stablecoin issuance through its rails, the custodian is recalibrating incentives to avoid favoring any one issuer. Macro investor and former hedge fund manager Jordi Visser disclosed a fresh Ether pos
The resumption of Visa and Mastercard in Syria could significantly boost economic recovery by enhancing global financial connectivity and trust.
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