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AI agents executed approximately 14 million payments through the x402 protocol over the past 30 days, according to data from Token Terminal reported by Bitcoin.com. The milestone underscores the growing role of autonomous systems in handling financial transactions without human intervention. Base and Polygon Lead Transaction Volume Among the networks supporting x402, Base accounted for the largest share with 7.3 million transactions, followed closely by Polygon with 5.6 million. The overwhelming majority of these payments were settled in $USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, highlighting the preference for low-volatility assets in automated payments. What Is x402 and Why…

A Winning Streak Snaps Bitcoin is trading near $65,300 as U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted $465 million in combined outflows on July 23 and July 24. Redemptions hit $225.1 million on the first day and $240.08 million on the second, ending a seven-session run that had pulled in nearly $1 billion over the prior week. The withdrawals were not enough to flip the broader trend negative despite a small $33.79 million in net inflows for the week overall, meaning the late selling erased most, but not all, of the prior momentum. Bitcoin itself absorbed the outflows without much…

Tokenized CRCL has reached a market capitalization of $322.5 million across ten tokenized assets, as highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @tokenterminal. This significant milestone demonstrates the increasing acceptance and integration of tokenized assets in decentralized finance (DeFi). The expansion of the tokenized asset market could drive further innovation and investment in the DeFi space, as stakeholders look for more opportunities. Breaking It Down The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, which may impact trading dynamics. However, the surge in tokenized CRCL’s market cap reflects a growing trend among investors seeking exposure to innovative financial products. The data reveals…

Ethereum’s post-quantum signatures have just become significantly cheaper to verify, now costing 1.23 million gas, down from 8.09 million. This reduction, noted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @FireblocksHQ, reflects a noteworthy advancement in Ethereum’s transaction efficiency and security. The implications for developers and users alike are substantial, potentially streamlining verification processes across the network. The Story So Far The recent announcement from @FireblocksHQ indicates a substantial decrease in the gas cost associated with verifying post-quantum signatures on Ethereum. This comes at a critical time as the broader crypto market experiences mixed signals, creating a backdrop of uncertainty. The reduction from 8.09…

XLS-68 could change how users access the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) by removing the need to buy $XRP before creating accounts, setting up trustlines, or paying transaction fees. The proposed amendment introduces sponsored fees and reserves, allowing another account to cover these $XRP-related network costs. Under the model, users can retain control of their wallets and private keys while a sponsor assumes responsibility for eligible network expenses. However, $XRP itself does not disappear from the process. Instead, the responsibility for providing and spending it shifts from the user to the sponsor. How XLS-68 Changes $XRP Requirements Under the current structure described…

BitGo Europe and German stablecoin issuer AllUnity announced on Aug. 17 that they had formed a partnership covering three regulated, fiat-backed stablecoins. The agreement names BitGo Europe as a first buyer and institutional liquidity partner for EURAU, CHFAU and SEKAU. The tokens track the euro, Swiss franc and Swedish krona, respectively. Regulated Euro, Swiss Franc, and Swedish Krona stablecoin liquidity, now available through BitGo Europe.Our new partnership with @AllUnityStable makes BitGo Europe a first buyer and institutional liquidity partner for EURAU, CHFAU, and SEKAU, streamlining settlement, treasury,… pic.twitter.com/CZH0hDejN0 — BitGo (@BitGo) August 19, 2026 Eligible BitGo Europe clients will receive…

In a significant move for decentralized finance, Morpho has announced that agents can now run its services across the Robinhood Chain and eight other networks. This expansion allows for live rate optimization, enhancing user experience and access to DeFi solutions. The news was highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @virtuals_io, indicating a growing trend in cross-chain operability. The Latest The broader crypto market is experiencing mixed signals, with Morpho’s recent development highlighting its leadership in DeFi lending. Currently, Morpho boasts approximately $2.8 billion in $USDC deposits, solidifying its position as a top player in the decentralized finance space. The integration with Robinhood…

Ethereum price has recovered sharply over the past few days, but the rally has not yet produced the swing the bulls are waiting for. It climbed back above $2,500 after gaining nearly 5%, while the Bitcoin price moved above $82,000 as institutional demand returned to the crypto market. The divergence becomes clearer when observing the latest ETF flows, whale activity and on-chain data. While traders are showing renewed buying interest, the underlying data does not confirm the broad demand required to sustain above $2,500 that may keep the token stuck below the range for a long time. ETF Flows Show…

Algorand is moving post-quantum security from roadmap language into protocol-level account support. The Algorand Foundation said on August 16 that version 5.0.0 passed the network’s support threshold and will introduce native Falcon-1024 accounts, resource-based fees, and a larger toolkit for smart-contract developers. The release is the network’s largest protocol upgrade since staking rewards arrived in January 2025. It reached the required 90% support threshold on August 15 but will not activate immediately: a mandatory 208,000-round cooldown of roughly seven days comes first. Falcon-1024 Accounts Become Native Version 5.0.0 allows users to create accounts protected by Falcon-1024 post-quantum signatures directly in…

Meme token traders are still active, but only a small handful are making profits. In the past 90 days, meme tokens have mostly extracted value from the crypto space. A running metric for meme token traders shows that the past 90 days were profitable for only 6.25% of wallets. A new dashboard for Solana meme token traders shows the trenches are mostly losing money. In the past 90 days, a total of 304,161 traders were active on Solana DEX. Of those traders, only 19,003 were in the green, but the median trader lost $120. The biggest problem with meme token…