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Coinbase lists GBP-backed stablecoin tGBP for UK users
Crypto

Coinbase lists GBP-backed stablecoin tGBP for UK users

UK users can now move sterling on-chain as Coinbase adds a FCA-registered token aimed at reducing dollar exposure in transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Eunice raises USD $8 million for regulated market AI
Crypto

Eunice raises USD $8 million for regulated market AI

The London startup's software could ease onerous due diligence for banks and custodians as scrutiny intensifies across digital assets and private markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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AWS previews Bedrock AgentCore payments for AI agents
Hyperscale

AWS previews Bedrock AgentCore payments for AI agents

Developers can now let AI agents pay for paid content and services in real time, with US East, US West, Europe and Asia Pacific support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments
Crypto

Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments

Businesses can now move USDC through Nium's network and settle in fiat, cutting trapped liquidity across more than 190 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data
Data Analytics

Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data

Businesses could cut feature engineering as KumoRFM-2 queries connected tables directly and handles datasets of more than 500 billion rows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
CoinGecko report says stablecoins dominate CEX trading
Crypto

CoinGecko report says stablecoins dominate CEX trading

Stablecoins now underpin most spot trading on major exchanges, with USDT and USDC making up 66.6% of pairs, CoinGecko found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight
Crypto

SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight

The test could show whether space systems can swap value directly in orbit, reducing reliance on ground stations for future satellite networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
Hyperscale

Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body

Backers say the move will give AI agents and apps a neutral, open payments standard for web transactions, with support from Amazon, Visa and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Animoca Brands launches AliBAE with CHECK bounty rewards
Gaming

Animoca Brands launches AliBAE with CHECK bounty rewards

Creators can now compete for 100,000 CHECK in early access campaigns as Animoca Brands ties AI content rewards to audience response.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Solana launches platform for banks, payments groups
Disaster Recovery

Solana launches platform for banks, payments groups

Solana unveils an API-based developer platform for banks and payment firms, backed by Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union pilots.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
Multi-factor authentication

Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension

Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push
Crypto

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program to power fiat-crypto on/off-ramps and cross-border blockchain payment flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Aon pilots stablecoin premium payments with Coinbase, Paxos
Crypto

Aon pilots stablecoin premium payments with Coinbase, Paxos

Aon pilots stablecoin insurance premium payments with Coinbase and Paxos, testing USDC and PYUSD settlement across Ethereum and Solana.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
Crypto

Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives

The approval puts Coinbase ahead of looming rules and opens the door for retail crypto derivatives in Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month