Mastercard introduced Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new payment framework designed for AI agents to conduct continuous, high-frequency, low-value transactions autonomously. This system allows machines to make microtransactions instantly and securely within defined permissions, supporting real-time digital commerce without human intervention. AP4M integrates governance and compliance directly into transactions, ensuring oversight while enabling fast, programmable payments. With over 30 partners including RippleX, this innovation marks a shift toward machine-driven economies where payments flow continuously rather than as isolated events.
Mastercard introduced Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new program allowing AI agents to autonomously conduct high-speed, low-cost payment transactions. Supported by over 30 partners including Aave, Coinbase, OKX, Polygon, Ripple, and Solana, AP4M co...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has overtaken Ethereum and Solana as the leading blockchain network for tokenized U.S. Treasury products issued by Ondo Finance, holding about $274 million in value on-chain. This milestone highlights XRPL's growing role in inst...
Since late 2025, spot XRP ETFs have drawn over $1.4 billion in inflows, yet XRP's price dropped 52% over the past year. ETF holdings represent about 1.3% of XRP's circulating supply, which is significant but not enough to cause a major supply shock. ...
On June 9, Bitcoin ETFs experienced $77.44 million in outflows led by Blackrock’s IBIT, marking a third consecutive day of withdrawals. Ether ETFs also saw $40.85 million in outflows after a brief rebound, indicating uneven demand. In contrast, XRP a...
XRP's price hovered around $1.11 after a 4% drop in 24 hours and over 10% in a week, reflecting a bearish trend with lower highs and lows. On-chain data shows holders are realizing losses, and XRP Ledger activity has weakened, with transaction fees d...
