Coinbase’s 4% Bitcoin Card: Brilliant Rewards or Subscription Trap? – Brave New Coin
Coinbase’s new Bitcoin rewards card offers 4% cashback but requires a Coinbase One subscription, raising concerns about its true intent to boost recurring revenue rather than provide genuine crypto rewards.
Shopify launches early access to USDC stablecoin payments on Base
Shopify introduces early access to USDC stablecoin payments on Base network, offering cashback and expanding crypto checkout options via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay.
Ripple’s Legal Victory Echoes: XRP Adoption Surges with New Guggenheim Partnership News ETHNews
Guggenheim Treasury Services launches a $280M Digital Commercial Paper on Ripple’s XRP Ledger, boosting institutional adoption and XRP utility with potential bullish impacts.
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Rewards Card to Drive Subscriber Growth – Decrypt
Coinbase introduces a Bitcoin rewards credit card for U.S. Coinbase One subscribers, offering up to 4% Bitcoin back on purchases to boost subscriber growth and diversify revenue.
Barbie, Hot Wheels Toy Maker to Use OpenAI Tech to Boost Productivity – Decrypt
Mattel partners with OpenAI to develop AI-powered toys and enhance productivity, focusing on safety and privacy for children. First products expected later this year.
David Kinitsky Joins Everstake as CEO to Drive Institutional Growth, Investment and Global Expansion
Everstake appoints David Kinitsky as CEO to lead institutional growth and global expansion, succeeding founder Sergii Vasylchuk, who becomes President. Kinitsky brings extensive crypto and financial experience.
Circle’s USDC Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Unlocking Real-Time Crypto Finance – Featured Bitcoin News
Circle’s USDC stablecoin is now natively available on the XRP Ledger, enabling real-time payments, liquidity, and cross-chain finance without bridges.
Shopify to enable USDC payments via Base across its Checkout ecosystem
Shopify introduces USDC payments via Base blockchain, enabling stablecoin transactions for merchants with fiat payouts. Backed by Coinbase and Stripe, the feature faces criticism for limited chain support.
Shopify to Roll Out USDC Stablecoin Payments on Base in Coinbase Team-Up – Decrypt
Shopify and Coinbase partner to enable USDC stablecoin payments on Base for merchants, with early access now available. The collaboration includes Stripe for an open-source payment protocol.
Shopify Merchants Can Now Receive USDC or Local Currency – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Shopify integrates USDC stablecoin via Coinbase and Stripe, enabling global merchants to accept crypto payments through the Base blockchain network during checkout.
