x402 released V2, expanding the protocol beyond single-call payments into a more general payment layer. The update adds wallet-based identity, automatic API discovery, dynamic payment recipients, and broader chain and fiat support via CAIP standards, along with a modular SDK for custom networks. x402 is an open-source payment protocol from the Coinbase Developer Platform built on the HTTP 402 status code. https://t.co/NvX57S8VDV ...

According to Bloomberg, JPMorgan arranged the issuance and settlement of a $50 million U.S. commercial paper for Galaxy Digital on the Solana blockchain, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton purchasing the notes and both payment and redemption conducted in Circle’s USDC. The bank is using Solana to build multi-chain experience and plans to support additional bond issuances on public blockchains. https://t.co/4rTA5m74fE ...

For the week ending December 6, U.S. initial jobless claims were 236k, above the expected 220k, with the prior week's revised to 192k. The September trade deficit was $52.8 billion, better than the expected $63.3 billion, and revised from $59.6 billion to $59.3 billion. The trade deficit narrowed to the smallest since June 2020. ...

Stablecoins & Payments - Stablecoin 交易量在 2024 年达到 46 万亿美元，是 PayPal 的 20 倍以上，接近 Visa 的 3 倍 [1] Tokenization - 传统资产通证化取得进展，特别是美国股票、商品和指数通过加密技术转移到区块链上 [1] Industry Focus - a16z 年度报告涵盖了区块链和加密行业的稳定币、通证化、支付与金融、隐私、安全、人工智能和代理等主题 [1]

Interpreting China's Latest Policy Signals on Virtual Assets - Any Impact on Hong Kong?Since 2017, mainland China’s ban on cryptocurrency-related activities has never wavered, and authorities reiterate it almost every year. The meeting does not expand the legal prohibitions. It strengthens enforcement under the framework established in 2021, when crypto activities were formally defined as illegal financial activity. Hong Kong continues its open, rules-based framework — including stablecoin legislation and R ...

Arthur Hayes: Except for Ethereum and Solana, almost all other L1s will go to zeroOn November 29, on Altcoin Daily, Arthur Hayes said that, aside from Ethereum and Solana, almost all other L1s will go to zero. As major banks move into crypto and Web3, he expects them to build on Ethereum, which he sees as essential infrastructure and the main driver of ETH's next major rally.On Solana, he praised its meme-coin-driven strength and its position as the No.2 L1, but argued it still needs a new growth narrative ...

According to CNN, Belarus has tightened its crypto rules as President Lukashenko signed a decree banning individuals from buying or selling digital assets through foreign exchanges or brokers. All crypto trading must now occur on domestically regulated platforms. The policy primarily targets residents of the High Technology Park (HTP), including both individuals and entrepreneurs. Currently, licensed crypto exchanges in Belarus can only be operated by HTP-registered entities.https://t.co/SU7JpcnXKq ...

Previously, the launch of the SOL-Base Bridge on the Base network sparked controversy in the Solana community. ...

Platform Expansion - Coinbase is expanding native support for Solana [1] - Coinbase has launched Solana-based DEX trading within its app [1] Trading Features - Users can trade Solana-based tokens directly within the Coinbase app [1] - Users can pay using USDC, cash, bank accounts, or debit cards for Solana-based tokens [1]

CZ: Simply Holding Bitcoin Is the Best Investment StrategyOn December 3rd, during a group media interview at Binance Blockchain Week, Binance founder CZ stated that simply holding Bitcoin over the past decade and more has been the best-performing investment strategy, with its value creation capacity outperforming 99% of start-ups. DATs provide exposure to crypto assets for traditional enterprises unable to directly allocate them, but their fees and operations are highly dependent on the management team and ...