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OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments
Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.
AWS previews Bedrock AgentCore payments for AI agents
Developers can now let AI agents pay for paid content and services in real time, with US East, US West, Europe and Asia Pacific support.
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
AI agent workflows are being targeted by a fake OpenClaw skill that installs Remcos RAT and GhostLoader on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.
PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift
The payments group has streamlined reporting lines and named new leaders after combining checkout, Venmo, services and crypto into three units.
FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform
Compliance teams can now screen stablecoin and wallet transfers alongside traditional payments, reducing the need for separate tools as use grows.
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.
DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service
The move gives banks and brokers a clearer path to tokenised securities, with limited trading due to start in July 2026 and broader rollout in October.
Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.
Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Scrutiny of prediction markets is rising as the platform adds blockchain tools to spot insider trading and manipulation across public ledgers.
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.
Ondo & Broadridge add proxy voting to tokenised ETFs
Token holders in Ondo’s ETFs and stocks will soon be able to vote and access issuer documents, narrowing the gap with mainstream markets.
Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate
Leak-site noise is making it harder for firms to tell real breaches from extortion theatre, as active sites hit 91 in the first quarter of 2026.
NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform
Fresh capital will help NUVA expand its tokenised asset marketplace across more blockchains as demand for real-world asset infrastructure grows.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.
Bitget says 460,000 users adopted its AI trading tools
Early uptake suggests crypto traders want analysis, execution and strategy in one place, with Bitget saying Gracy AI drew more than 460,000 users.
Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff
Global employers may now face added demand for flexible pay, as workers can divert part of wages into crypto before payroll is finalised.
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
The payment option is generating more completed sales, with approval rates for online guest checkouts rising to 75.18% in April 2026.
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
Encrypted processing will let partners handle cross-border payments while keeping customer data private, as Alipay+ is used by 1.8 billion accounts.