
Ripple, MetaMask and Mastercard Signal the Rise of AI-Powered Payments
Ripple, MetaMask and Mastercard are building infrastructure that could enable autonomous AI agents to transact, pay and settle value globally.

Ripple, MetaMask and Mastercard are building infrastructure that could enable autonomous AI agents to transact, pay and settle value globally.

Securitize launched STAC on Solana and secured a planned $250 million commitment from Ethena, underscoring growing demand for tokenized credit products.

The SEC has proposed scrapping Rule 611, potentially removing a major barrier that has limited tokenized stock trading and DeFi-based equity markets.

Blockworks has acquired Messari for over $10 million, combining crypto media, research, analytics, and institutional intelligence.

Ripple Treasury's integration with Goldman Sachs' Mosaic platform highlights growing institutional collaboration in modern treasury and liquidity management.

The BIS Finternet vision and growing crypto participation could transform global finance through tokenization, unified ledgers and always-on markets.

Crypto organizations are urging the U.S. Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, seeking clear rules for digital asset markets.

D’CENT Wallet joins the Stellar Community Fund, expanding its blockchain ecosystem support and strengthening Stellar adoption.

XRP ETFs attracted $132 million in May while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined outflows exceeding $2.9 billion.

Senator Cynthia Lummis says the Crypto Clarity Act passed committee review and is moving forward in Congress for further consideration.

Peter Schiff argues crypto firms, especially stablecoin issuers, should not face the same capital rules as banks due to different business models.

Researchers revealed a patched vulnerability that may have allowed counterfeit ZEC minting and double-spending through flaws in the Halo2 library.

Bitcoin fell below $61,000, triggering over $172 million in long liquidations while BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recorded major outflows.

Cardano community members will discuss and vote on a proposal that could bring Wormhole's cross-chain infrastructure to the network.

Solana says 97% of global tokenized stock trading occurred on its network in May 2026 as real-world asset value surpassed $2.8 billion.

Ondo Finance is promoting a future where traditional financial assets are tokenized and traded on blockchain infrastructure, helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital markets.

Rumors about a future SpaceX IPO suggest unusually broad retail participation and potential anti-flipping measures. If such plans materialize, the offering could become one of the largest public market events in history.

Onyx used a motivational message to promote its vision for blockchain innovation and the growing adoption of tokenized financial infrastructure.

Ethereum has added more than $102 billion in stablecoin market value over the past three years, far outpacing rival networks and reinforcing its leadership in blockchain-based finance.

Forward Industries transferred nearly $32 million worth of SOL to Coinbase Prime. While the move has triggered concerns about possible selling pressure, the exact purpose of the transfer remains unknown.

new projection estimates the tokenization market could grow to between $2.7 trillion and $8.2 trillion by 2030, driven largely by tokenized stocks and bonds as institutions embrace blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are reportedly exploring a joint stablecoin platform. If successful, the initiative could significantly advance blockchain-based payments and accelerate mainstream adoption of digital financial infrastructure.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly supports both a strategic Bitcoin reserve initiative and broader cryptocurrency legislation.

Mastercard and Base are expanding stablecoin-based settlement capabilities, supporting faster and more efficient global payments.