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- He said Coinbase aims to anchor an emerging ecosystem he calls Agentic Finance, using the x402 protocol, Base blockchain and USDC stablecoin to let AI agents trade, spend and accept payments in real time.
- Supporters say machine-speed finance will require overhauling the broader tech stack, while critics warn that giving autonomous software agents direct control over capital without proven safeguards creates significant financial risk.
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The Definitive Stablecoin Landscape Series: Asia Pacific
As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.
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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.
Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
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