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Claude, Gemini, and Codex Gain Access to Crypto Thanks to Payments MCP by Coinbase

Claude, Gemini, and Codex Gain Access to Crypto Thanks to Payments MCP by Coinbase

Hey Payments Fanatic! Coinbase introduces Payments MCP, a new tool designed to bring AI agents on-chain, no API keys required. Built on x402 Foundation, Payments MCP is the first solution enabling LLMs like Claude, Gemini, and Codex to access wallets directly, perform on-ramp operations, and send payments within one integrated

Brazil’s Banks Use GenAI to Bring Finance Into WhatsApp

Brazil’s Banks Use GenAI to Bring Finance Into WhatsApp

Hey Payments Fanatic! Another breakthrough from Brazil’s Pix ecosystem is here: GenAI for payments. Sending money in Brazil is now as easy as sending a message. Brazilian banks like PicPay, Itaú, and Nubank are using generative AI to let users transfer money within WhatsApp. It’s seamless, fast, and

Stablecoins: Wise Hints at a Digital Asset Future

Stablecoins: Wise Hints at a Digital Asset Future

Hey Payments Fanatic! Global money transfer leader Wise is stepping into the future of finance by hiring a Digital Asset Product Lead to explore stablecoin integration. The London-based role was posted on LinkedIn and attracted over 100 applicants within days. This move aligns with global trends in the field. As

From Zero to 17M Transactions: The Bre–B Launch in Colombia Story

From Zero to 17M Transactions: The Bre–B Launch in Colombia Story

Hey, Payments Fanatic! With over 32 million registered users and 17 million transactions in its first week, Bre–B, Colombia’s new Immediate Payment System, marks a turning point in how money moves across the country. Developed by the Banco de la República in partnership with the private sector, Bre–

Stripe-Backed Tempo Raises $500M to Build the Future of Stablecoin Payments

Stripe-Backed Tempo Raises $500M to Build the Future of Stablecoin Payments

Hey Payments Fanatic! Stripe is going all-in on stablecoins, and this time, it’s serious money. Tempo, a Stripe-backed blockchain startup, just raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation, one of the biggest blockchain rounds we’ve seen in years. The project — developed alongside Paradigm, with backing from Sequoia,

Stablecoins Just Got Serious (and a Little Scary)

Stablecoins Just Got Serious (and a Little Scary)

Hey Payments Fanatic! Big moves (and big oops) in stablecoin land today. ACI Worldwide just announced a partnership with BitPay to bring crypto and stablecoin payments to merchants and PSPs via its Payments Orchestration Platform. This allows businesses to accept and settle in digital currencies alongside traditional rails — a clear

Stripe Adds Subscriptions Paid in Stablecoins

Stripe Adds Subscriptions Paid in Stablecoins

Hey Payments Fanatic! One year after launching stablecoin payments, Stripe is now adding support for subscription-based payments in stablecoins, built for the 30% of its businesses with recurring revenue models. This means that Stripe's businesses can now: * Accept subscription payments directly from customers’ crypto wallets, with automatic settlement