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Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

The pilot introduces a payment model in which transactions are settled directly between the customer and Avolta, without relying on traditional card networks or intermediary payment providers. Funds are transferred within seconds using blockchain technology.Yves Gerster, CFO of Avolta, said: "For de

FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers

FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers

Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI lab known for its Claude family, has reportedly withheld its latest AI model from UK testers. This decision aligns with the company's existing practice of restricted access to its advanced systems for safety evaluations. Previously, Anthropic collaborated with t

Apple Might Be Planning to 'Surprise and Shine' at iPhone 18 Launch Event, but Crypto Bettors Are Already Betting on Foldables and More

Apple Might Be Planning to 'Surprise and Shine' at iPhone 18 Launch Event, but Crypto Bettors Are Already Betting on Foldables and More

Anticipation is building among tech enthusiasts for Apple Inc.’s ) "Surprise and Shine" scheduled for Wednesday, with prediction markets wagering on the expected announcements.What to Expect at Apple EventPolygon -based Polymarket currently assigns a 99% chance that the standard iPhone 18 Pro will

Will Institutions Buy Crypto After Ethereum's Q3 Run? Tom Lee Thinks So

Will Institutions Buy Crypto After Ethereum's Q3 Run? Tom Lee Thinks So

BitMine Immersion Technologies chairman Tom Lee expects institutions to buy crypto after a strong quarter so far. The firm holds 5.9 million Ethereum tokens that sit far below their purchase cost.The company valued its combined crypto, cash, and equity holdings at $15.7 billion on September 7.Lee P

Gemini receives Singapore payment license for crypto services

Gemini receives Singapore payment license for crypto services

Crypto exchange Gemini has received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), completing its transition from in-principle approval granted nearly two years ago.On Wednesday, Gemini said the license was awarded to Gemini Digital Payments Singapore, its

Visa Brings Onchain Lending into Everyday Payments

Visa Brings Onchain Lending into Everyday Payments

By combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending, Visa is helping its partners unlock new financing opportunities for stablecoin-linked card programs.SINGAPORE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Visa () announced a new approach to onchain credit designed to help stablecoin-linked card

Citi To Offer Instant Cross-Border Payments For Japan Firms Via Blockchain, Nikkei Reports

Citi To Offer Instant Cross-Border Payments For Japan Firms Via Blockchain, Nikkei Reports

CITI TO OFFER INSTANT CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS FOR JAPAN FIRMS VIA BLOCKCHAIN - NIKKEICITIGROUP WILL OFFER OVERSEAS REMITTANCE SERVICES FOR JAPANESE COMPANIES THAT USE BLOCKCHAIN-BASED TOKENIZED DEPOSITS AS EARLY AS THIS YEAR - NIKKEI

Aave: Official MCP Server Goes Live for AI Agents Across V3 and V4 - 09 Sep 2026

Aave: Official MCP Server Goes Live for AI Agents Across V3 and V4 - 09 Sep 2026

Aave has launched its official MCP server, giving AI tools and agents a standardized way to read protocol data, manage positions, and prepare unsigned transactions across every Aave deployment. The release covers both V3 and V4 and is the first MCP support for V4.Because the server prepares unsigned

Bitcoin Rises; Investors Await U.S. CPI Data — Market Talk

Bitcoin Rises; Investors Await U.S. CPI Data — Market Talk

Bitcoin rises in early Asia trade, as investors are focusing on U.S. inflation data due later in the week. Markets are currently pricing in an interest rate hike at next week's Fed meeting, says Tickmill's Joseph Dahrieh in a commentary. A stronger-than-expected inflation print could reinforce tight

StoneX sees 45% upside for Robinhood, points to accelerating Layer 2 chain and prediction markets

StoneX sees 45% upside for Robinhood, points to accelerating Layer 2 chain and prediction markets

StoneX Financial, the brokerage and equity research arm of StoneX Group, has given Robinhood a Buy rating and a $170 price target, citing its new Layer 2 chain and prediction markets business as key growth drivers.In a Tuesday research note initiating coverage of Robinhood, Mark Palmer, managing dir

Hunter Biden details LAPTOP memecoin’s airdrop and burn-or-charity rules ahead of launch

Hunter Biden details LAPTOP memecoin’s airdrop and burn-or-charity rules ahead of launch

Hunter Biden detailed the purpose and structure behind his LAPTOP memecoin in a new post on social media platform X.The former U.S. president's son stated that he wants to use LAPTOP as a symbol of "resilience, redemption, and recovery" against political foes and media that weaponized it.Hunter Bide

Gemini Says Gemini Digital Payments Singapore Has Been Granted A Major Payment Institution License By The Monetary Authority Of Singapore

Gemini Says Gemini Digital Payments Singapore Has Been Granted A Major Payment Institution License By The Monetary Authority Of Singapore

GEMINI: GEMINI DIGITAL PAYMENTS SINGAPORE HAS BEEN GRANTED A MAJOR PAYMENT INSTITUTION (MPI) LICENSE BY THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE