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Coinbase Bets on AI Agents to Power Payments Growth
artificial intelligence // March 18, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is looking to build the infrastructure for artificial intelligence agent payments at a time when its core business is being impacted by the crypto market downturn, The Information reported Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Kraken Pauses IPO Plans Amid Slumping Crypto Markets
Cryptocurrency // March 18, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has paused its initial public offering (IPO) plans until market conditions improve, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (March 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Stripe-Backed Protocol Lets AI Agents Transact Autonomously
Payment Methods // March 18, 2026

Tempo, a payment-focused blockchain incubated by Stripe and cryptocurrency venture firm Paradigm, launched its mainnet and introduced an open standard for machine payments Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bitcoin Stays Below $75K Despite New Guidance From Regulators
Cryptocurrency // March 18, 2026

New regulatory guidance on cryptocurrency has not been enough to lift bitcoin above $75,000. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Mastercard Buys BVNK in $1.8 Billion Bet on Stablecoin Settlement

March 17, 2026
There’s a fundamental flaw in how many observers view the stablecoin boom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

The New FinTech Scorecard Starts With a Bank Charter

March 11, 2026
Digital assets are reshaping U.S. financial services, and their impact can be traced by the wake of new banking charter applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Aon May Have Found Stablecoins’ First Serious Office Job

March 10, 2026
Stablecoins have struggled to gain traction in everyday corporate finance. The obstacle is not the technology itself. It is the way most companies are built to move money. Get the...

Can LayerZero Make 168 Blockchains Talk to Each Other?

March 09, 2026
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Crypto.com’s AI Campaign Triggers 12% Cut to Staff

March 19, 2026
Crypto.com is cutting around 12% of its workforce as it concentrates more on AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Coinbase Bets on AI Agents to Power Payments Growth

March 18, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is looking to build the infrastructure for artificial intelligence agent payments at a time when its core business is being impacted by the crypto market downturn, The...

Kraken Pauses IPO Plans Amid Slumping Crypto Markets

March 18, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has paused its initial public offering (IPO) plans until market conditions improve, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (March 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Stripe-Backed Protocol Lets AI Agents Transact Autonomously

March 18, 2026
Tempo, a payment-focused blockchain incubated by Stripe and cryptocurrency venture firm Paradigm, launched its mainnet and introduced an open standard for machine payments Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story...