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AI

The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document

Also: World’s AgentKit, Visa and Coinbase on AI agents, and prediction markets + AI. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
Mar 18, 2026
DeFi

Japan’s SBI VC Trade launches retail USDC lending as stablecoin use grows

SBI VC Trade said users could lend assets directly to its platform, but added that the company may re-lend funds…
Mar 18, 2026
Payments

Circle’s policy chief tells UK to merge MiCA clarity with US stablecoin rules

The UK has a unique opportunity to merge the best of the EU’s MiCA framework and the US GENIUS Act,…
Mar 18, 2026
Infrastructure

Tempo Goes Live on Mainnet, Unveils Machine Payments Protocol with Stripe

The payments-focused L1 launches with a slew of fintech and TradFi partners, while MPP is aimed at enabling agentic commerce.…
Mar 18, 2026
Infrastructure

Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies

Mastercard agreed to pay up to $1.8 billion for BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm that connects blockchain payments with traditional…
Mar 18, 2026
DeFi

Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing

The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and…
Mar 17, 2026
DeFi

Crypto Bill Stablecoin Yield Compromise Could Come This Week: Tim Scott

The White House is prepared to announce progress as soon as tomorrow on the issue plaguing crypto’s market structure bill.…
Mar 17, 2026
Payments

Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war

Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails. Read Full Story…
Mar 17, 2026
Payments

Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms

The President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks…
Mar 16, 2026
Payments

Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto

The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid…
Mar 16, 2026