Payments giant Stripe is testing a new crypto protocol called X402 on Coinbase’s Base network, designed to enable AI agents to pay each other. This move validates the emerging machine-to-machine economy and signals that Layer-2 blockchains are ready for enterprise adoption. Meanwhile, SUBBD Token is building an AI-powered platform for creators seeking alternatives to high-fee, centralized platforms, with its presale already crossing $1.4 million.
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0 in Finance and 3 in Crypto last weekTop Telegram Trading Bots with Referral Programs
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about Top Telegram Trading Bots with Referral ProgramsPolygon Q4 2025: Payments & Stablecoins Surge as MATIC Trades Sideways
While the price of its native MATIC token remained range-bound, Polygon’s underlying network told a story of robust, utility-driven growth in the final quarter of 2025. According to a Messari network review, on-chain activity surged, propelled by a 96% quarterly increase in payment volume to $3.5 billion and the quiet accumulation of nearly $1.1 billion in tokenized real-world assets. This divergence highlights a network maturing beyond speculative trading into a platform for everyday payments and institutional adoption.
about Polygon Q4 2025: Payments & Stablecoins Surge as MATIC Trades SidewaysSolana Lending Hits $3.6B TVL as Protocols Compete for Dominance
Solana’s decentralized finance ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, with total value locked in its lending markets surging to $3.6 billion as of December 2025, according to a comprehensive report by RedStone. This represents a substantial increase from $2.7 billion a year earlier, driven by intense competition among innovative protocols and the network’s proven technical reliability. The growth narrative is now expanding beyond native DeFi, with institutional capital and tokenized real-world assets emerging as the next major frontier for the high-performance blockchain.
about Solana Lending Hits $3.6B TVL as Protocols Compete for DominanceStripe Acquires Valora Team to Boost Crypto Initiatives
In a strategic move signaling its deepening commitment to digital assets, payments behemoth Stripe has acquired the development team from crypto wallet firm Valora. The acquisition, which sees Valora’s builders join Stripe’s ranks to work on its blockchain initiatives, comes just one day after Stripe launched the testnet for its stablecoin-focused blockchain project, Tempo. This dual-action week underscores Stripe’s methodical push to establish a formidable presence in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, leveraging proven talent to accelerate its ambitions.
about Stripe Acquires Valora Team to Boost Crypto InitiativesStripe & Paradigm Launch Tempo Blockchain Testnet for Payments
In a significant move to bridge traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure, payments giant Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have launched the public testnet for their jointly developed Tempo blockchain. This open-source launch marks a crucial development phase for the new layer-1 network, which is now accessible for developers to run nodes, sync the chain, and test features—including stablecoin functionality—as the project gears up for its official mainnet release.
about Stripe & Paradigm Launch Tempo Blockchain Testnet for PaymentsStripe’s Tempo Blockchain Testnet Launches with Major Partners
Stripe and Paradigm have launched the public testnet for Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain designed with input from major global firms. The network introduces dedicated payment lanes and stablecoin-native gas fees to streamline financial transactions. Early partners include Mastercard, UBS, and Klarna, signaling strong institutional interest.
about Stripe's Tempo Blockchain Testnet Launches with Major PartnersSony’s Soneium Launches USDSC Stablecoin with M0 Infrastructure
Sony’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Soneium, has officially launched its institutional-grade dollar stablecoin, Startale USD (USDSC), establishing a foundational settlement currency for its digital ecosystem. Powered by the M0 platform’s infrastructure, the launch arrives amid significant regulatory momentum for stablecoins in Japan, positioning Sony at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology with its vast entertainment and financial ambitions.
about Sony's Soneium Launches USDSC Stablecoin with M0 InfrastructureKlarna Launches First Bank-Issued Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain
Klarna has become the first EU-licensed digital bank to issue a stablecoin on the new Tempo blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The KlarnaUSD stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, represents a significant expansion of Klarna’s payments partnership with Stripe across its 26 global markets and marks a major milestone in traditional financial institutions embracing blockchain technology.
about Klarna Launches First Bank-Issued Stablecoin on Tempo BlockchainCoinbase’s $2B Stablecoin Deal with BVNK Collapses
Coinbase’s ambitious $2 billion acquisition of UK-based stablecoin payments startup BVNK has unexpectedly collapsed, dealing a significant blow to the crypto exchange’s expansion into the stablecoin payments sector. The deal, which would have been one of the largest stablecoin-focused acquisitions in crypto history, fell through after months of exclusive negotiations, with both companies mutually agreeing to terminate discussions without disclosing specific reasons for the breakdown.
about Coinbase's $2B Stablecoin Deal with BVNK CollapsesTempo Leads $25M Round in Commonware for Blockchain Payments
Crypto infrastructure startup Commonware has secured $25 million in a funding round led by Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain network backed by fintech giant Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm. This significant investment underscores the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and Web3 infrastructure, specifically targeting the development of scalable blockchain-based payment systems for real-world applications.
about Tempo Leads $25M Round in Commonware for Blockchain PaymentsVCs Pour $5.1B Into Crypto Despite Bitcoin’s Weak October
October 2025 delivered a surprising divergence in crypto markets as Bitcoin broke its historical ‘Uptober’ winning streak while venture capital funding surged to $5.1 billion. The month marked the second-strongest venture funding performance since 2022, driven by three massive infrastructure deals. This contrast between weak spot markets and strong venture activity reveals shifting investor priorities toward long-term crypto infrastructure rather than short-term price movements.
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