Despite Bitcoin falling below $59,000 and widespread crypto sell-offs, major financial companies including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, BlackRock, and Google have launched Open USD, a new dollar-backed stablecoin. This initiative aims to create a more open and scalable stablecoin infrastructure for businesses, challenging existing leaders like USDT and USDC. The move highlights a significant shift where institutional players are embedding crypto payment systems into traditional finance, suggesting long-term adoption even as prices drop. This development could reshape the stablecoin market and signal a new phase of crypto integration with mainstream financial systems.
The Organic Produce Summit 2026, held July 14-16 in Monterey, California, features a comprehensive education program with industry leaders discussing sustainability, market trends, and innovations in organic produce. Highlights include a new women's ...
Crédit Agricole has acquired 100% of CAWL's capital from Worldline, shifting their partnership from a capital-based to a commercial collaboration. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions in its offerings, aiming to str...
Omnea, an AI-driven procurement platform, has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund in partnership with Firedrop to support employees who want to start their own companies after five years at Omnea. Employees can pitch for $250,000 in seed funding ...
Crédit Agricole has fully acquired CAWL from Worldline, transitioning their partnership from equity-based to a commercial model. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions, aiming to strengthen its position in French merc...
Aikido Security has acquired Root to improve the security of open source software by enabling AI agents to research, patch, and test vulnerabilities without forcing teams to upgrade or migrate. This approach addresses the growing threat of supply cha...
