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Coinbase Launches Regulated Crypto Futures Trading for European Users

March 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Coinbase is rolling out regulated crypto futures trading to users across 26 European countries through its Coinbase Advanced platform.

Mastercard Introduces “Verifiable Intent” to Secure AI-Driven Payments

March 6, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Mastercard introduces Verifiable Intent, a trust layer designed to verify transactions when AI agents make purchases on behalf of users.

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Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana with Crossmint Partnership

March 5, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Western Union is launching the USDPT stablecoin on Solana and partnering with Crossmint to connect digital dollars with its global cash network.

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Marc Andreessen: AI Could Trigger the Biggest Productivity Boom in 100 Years

March 4, 2026 Gonzalo

Marc Andreessen says AI could end a 50-year productivity slowdown and reshape careers, companies, and the structure of the global economy.

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New Study: AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat in Simulated Economic Decisions

March 4, 2026 Gonzalo

A new study testing 36 frontier AI models across 9,000 scenarios found Bitcoin favored as a store of value while stablecoins dominate payments.

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Visa Expands Stablecoin Card Program to 100+ Countries in Major Global Push

March 3, 2026 Daniel Moore

Visa and Bridge scale stablecoin-powered cards to 100+ countries, bringing crypto wallet spending to everyday retail globally.

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JPMorgan: US Crypto Clarity Act Could Unlock Institutional Capital by 2026

March 2, 2026 Paulo Mendes

JPMorgan says the proposed US Crypto Clarity Act could unlock institutional capital flows and become a major catalyst for crypto markets by 2026.

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Trust Wallet Launches AI Developer Stack With MCP Server and Claude Skills Marketplace

February 28, 2026 Gonzalo

Trust Wallet has launched an AI-native developer stack with an MCP server and Claude Code skills marketplace, hinting at the future of programmable crypto wallets.

MoonPay Launches Non-Custodial Infrastructure for AI Agents to Hold and Move Crypto

February 25, 2026 Daniel Moore

MoonPay has launched MoonPay Agents, enabling AI systems to create wallets, hold funds, and transact autonomously using non-custodial crypto infrastructure.

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Coinbase CEO: Crypto Expands Financial Access and Reduces Inflation Inequality

February 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Coinbase CEO argues crypto expands global financial access and protects savings from inflation inequality, framing digital assets as economic freedom infrastructure.