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AI Agents Make More Than 138 Million Crypto Payments Through Coinbase’s x402
AI agents made more than 138 million cryptocurrency payments through Coinbase’s x402 protocol on Base by the third quarter of 2026, with over 87% worth between one-hundredth of a cent and 10 cents, according to Chainalysis.
AI Agents Complete 138 Million Crypto Payments as U.S. Leads Spending on AI Models
AI agents have completed more than 138 million crypto payments through Coinbase’s x402 protocol, mainly for data, computing and AI model access. U.S.-linked wallets accounted for 88.1% of identifiable inference payments, while most transactions were worth 10 cents or less.
EasyA Reaches $1.1 Billion Valuation Ahead of Planned 2027 Direct Listing
EasyA has reached an independently assessed $1.1 billion valuation ahead of a planned direct listing in the first half of 2027. The blockchain and AI developer platform has filed a draft SEC registration and is considering tokenized shares for its public-market debut.
BlackRock’s Crypto Assets Jump 63% in Third Quarter to $79.6 Billion
BlackRock’s digital-asset holdings rose 63% to $79.6 billion in the third quarter as crypto prices recovered and investors supplied $7.9 billion in new money. Assets remain 23% below year-ago levels, underscoring the impact of market movements on the asset manager’s crypto business.
Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul on Interpol Red Notice
Hex founder Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul with his wife under an Interpol Red Notice sought by Finland over aggravated tax fraud, according to Turkish reports. The case follows the SEC’s earlier, ultimately dismissed action over alleged unregistered crypto offerings.
Ledger asks Asian resellers to halt sales amid suspected $86 million wallet drain
Ledger has asked resellers across six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to suspend hardware-wallet sales while it investigates tampered devices. A security team found an implant that could transmit recovery phrases, while suspected losses exceed $86 million.
Qivalis wins Dutch license to prepare euro stablecoin launch under MiCA
Qivalis received a Dutch electronic money institution license, bringing the consortium of 37 European banks closer to launching a euro-denominated stablecoin under the EU’s MiCA rules. The token still requires a white paper and other regulatory steps before planned distribution through banks, exchanges and payment providers.
Most Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana and BNB Chain Happens Outside US Market Hours
Tokenized stock trading is concentrated outside regular US market hours on BNB Chain, Solana and Base. The activity comes as tokenized equity values approach $3.3 billion and US regulators create a potential framework for domestic onchain stock trading.
Trezor to Cut Authorized Resellers After Ledger Implant Reports
Trezor will remove certain resellers from its authorized network after reports that a Ledger wallet sold through a Southeast Asian reseller contained a malicious implant. Trezor says there is no evidence its devices were compromised, while investigators estimate Ledger-related losses at $72 million to $86 million.
Injective Price Prediction 2026, 2027–2030: Will INJ Price Reclaim $15?
The post Injective Price Prediction 2026, 2027–2030: Will INJ Price Reclaim $15? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Injective token is In 2026, INJ’s price jumped to $15.330...
ENS proposes permanent .eth migration as fees and expiry rules change
Ethereum Name Service has proposed ENSv2, allowing .eth holders either to remain on the current system or migrate permanently. The upgrade would raise fees for longer names, introduce stablecoin payments and change expiry rules, but still requires approval from the ENS DAO.
Australia proposes tighter rules for crypto-settled derivatives after A$458 million in retail CFD losses
Australia’s ASIC wants to extend retail CFD protections to qualifying crypto-settled derivatives after reporting A$458 million in retail CFD losses during 2023–24. The proposal could affect leverage, margin calculations, promotions and options-linked products, with public submissions due by Nov. 9.
Trezor Cuts Reseller Network After Ledger Hardware-Wallet Incident
Trezor is reducing and reviewing its reseller network after Ledger linked lost funds to devices sold by Malaysia-based CryptoBilis. Trezor said the move is precautionary and that there is no evidence its own hardware has been compromised.
Bitcoin Holds Near $84,000 as US Stocks Absorb South Korea’s Tech Sell-Off
Bitcoin stayed near $84,000 as US stocks quickly recovered from a weaker open following South Korea’s sharp technology sell-off. Analysts warned that a stronger dollar, elevated bond yields and reduced risk appetite could limit Bitcoin’s upside.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Faces Fresh Debate Over Usability and Real-World Adoption
Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has reignited debate over whether the Lightning Network is truly usable for everyday payments. Supporters cite improving infrastructure and high simulated reliability, while critics say activity figures do not prove mainstream adoption or settle the role of custodial services.
Federated Hermes Plans Tokenized Fund Shares for Traditional Brokerage Accounts
Federated Hermes plans to issue its first blockchain-based fund share classes in early 2027, potentially beginning with money market funds. Prometheum will provide custody, clearing and brokerage infrastructure so advisers and clients can access the products through traditional investment accounts.
Ledger Finds LTE Hardware Implant in CryptoBilis Wallets Linked to Suspected $86 Million Drain
Ledger says its Donjon team found an LTE-enabled hardware implant in a Ledger wallet sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The component captured 24-word recovery phrases, while suspected thefts traced by an investigator exceed $86 million, though Ledger has not verified the total.