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HSBC Launches Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin for Everyday Payments | Amatoshi
HSBC is rolling out RedCoin wallets to PayMe users, a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin for everyday payments. Here is why it matters for crypto spenders.

Mastercard Brings Fraud Tools to Stablecoin Payments | Amatoshi
Mastercard is bringing its fraud and sanctions screening tools to stablecoin payments, checking transactions before funds move on-chain.

Nearly Half of APAC Consumers Open to Stablecoins by 2031 | Amatoshi
A Visa survey of 14,250 Asia-Pacific consumers finds stablecoin interest rising, though few understand how the tokens work. Here is what it means for crypto shoppers.

OpenPayd Targets Nasdaq Listing and U.S. Expansion | Amatoshi
OpenPayd is targeting a year-end Nasdaq listing to support its U.S. launch and pursue acquisitions that could expand its payment infrastructure.

Block Brings Bitcoin Lightning to x402 AI Payments | Amatoshi
Block is adding Bitcoin Lightning support to x402, expanding the payment options available to AI agents making automated transactions.

Stablecoin Payments Firm dtcpay Raises $25M to Expand Merchant Network | Amatoshi
dtcpay lands $25M from SBI Group to scale stablecoin payments, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto at checkout.

AI Agents and Crypto Payments: What the Data Actually Shows | Amatoshi
TRM analyzed $52.7 million in x402 settlements. The AI agent payment revolution is real but still early, and humans still drive most crypto spending.

Bybit Pay and Mesh Expand Spending From Exchange Balances | Amatoshi
Bybit Pay and Mesh are working to make exchange-held crypto more usable at checkout.

Visa and Dunamu Explore Stablecoin Payments and AI Commerce | Amatoshi
Visa and Dunamu are exploring stablecoin payments and AI commerce for more practical digital money use.
