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Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.
The move gives the payments group a direct role in securing early transactions on a network built for real-time and machine-to-machine payments.
Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.
Digital asset markets gained a fresh vote of confidence as the Brussels-based firm secured Series C funding and a USD $1.1 billion valuation.
Creators can now compete for 100,000 CHECK in early access campaigns as Animoca Brands ties AI content rewards to audience response.
Online advertising faces pressure as autonomous AI agents could soon handle searches, payments and negotiations on users’ behalf.
Businesses holding about USD $200 billion in stablecoins can now spend them through Visa and Mastercard cards via one Nium API.
Solana unveils an API-based developer platform for banks and payment firms, backed by Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union pilots.
Ledger names John Andrews CFO and opens a New York office, boosting its US institutional push in digital asset security infrastructure.
Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK in a deal worth up to USD $1.8 billion, deepening its push into on-chain payments.
Bybit launches AI Trading Skill, letting users place crypto trades and manage accounts via natural-language prompts across top AI tools.
More Japanese institutions now see crypto as a diversification tool, though volatility, fraud risks and regulatory gaps still curb wider adoption.
Buyers waiting for new homes could receive up to USD $15,000 in token rewards, as MegPrime ties payments to rent and mortgage bills.
Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.
The approval puts Coinbase ahead of looming rules and opens the door for retail crypto derivatives in Australia.
Retail savers will keep FSCS protection as Monument moves up to GBP £250 million of deposits on to the Midnight blockchain.
Encrypted settlement on public blockchains could let banks trade tokenised assets without exposing positions, balances or transaction data.
Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.
Seven in ten UK Web3 specialists say blockchain is essential for trustworthy AI, despite credibility concerns still slowing adoption.
