SEC Scraps Biden-Era Crypto Proposals in Major Policy Reversal
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially withdrawn a series of regulatory proposals introduced during the Biden administration—several of which directly impacted the cryptocurrency industry. In a statement released Thursday, the SEC announced it is rolling back multiple proposed rules submitted between March 2022 and November 2023 under the leadership of former Chair Gary […]
Shopify Introduces USDC Payments on Base in Partnership With Coinbase
Shopify is expanding its payment offerings by introducing early access to USDC stablecoin transactions through Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. The e-commerce platform revealed on Thursday that full integration of USDC payments via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay is expected later this year. This move is made possible through a collaboration with Coinbase, one of […]
Walmart and Amazon Exploring Launch of Their Own Stablecoins
Retail titans Walmart and Amazon are reportedly considering the creation of proprietary US dollar-backed stablecoins, marking a potential shift toward broader corporate adoption of blockchain-based payment solutions as regulatory frameworks in the U.S. continue to mature. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, both companies are evaluating the feasibility of issuing branded stablecoins. […]