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Stripe's integration with the X42 protocol allows AI agents to use USDC for payments on the Base blockchain. This move signals a potential boom for AI-driven crypto payments, with several blockchains and assets like Solana, Ethereum, and USDC poised to benefit.
US banks are launching an aggressive lobbying campaign to ban stablecoin yields, targeting Coinbase and arguing it poses a threat to community banking. This move, reminiscent of past financial battles, could significantly impact consumer returns on digital assets.
Tether has launched a new U.S.-focused stablecoin, USAT, to comply with American regulations and compete directly with Circle's USDC. Simultaneously, Tether is aggressively accumulating physical gold, signaling a broader diversification strategy beyond its dominant USDT stablecoin.
