Block has become a member of the x402 Foundation and integrated Bitcoin Lightning Network into the x402 open payment standard designed for AI agents and digital services. This integration enables instant, low-cost, and high-frequency payments suitable for automated AI transactions. The x402 protocol, governed by the Linux Foundation, allows AI agents to make automated payments for APIs and digital resources using HTTP 402 payment requests. Block's move supports the growing adoption of x402 across multiple blockchain ecosystems and aligns with efforts to make Bitcoin practical for everyday automated transactions. The company continues to develop Lightning functionality and participate in x402 working groups, though no consumer product timeline has been announced yet.
Block's integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network into the x402 protocol for AI agent payments is noted alongside Pluang's market data for major cryptocurrencies. As of Sep 25, 2026 14:01 WIB, 39 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose while 10 fell. Notable movers include SNX with a 10.65% increase priced at Rp4.632 and a typical hold time of 69 days, LINK up 8.44% at Rp239.938 with 60% sell order activity, and EOS rising 8.13% to Rp12.649 with a typical hold time of 87 days.
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