Riot Games has a new crypto sponsor following its ill-fated FTX deal, with Coinbase teasing Web3 integrations for the esports leagues.

Coinbase unveiled an open-source protocol for on-chain payments via HTTP called x402.  Announced on May 6, the system repurposes the previously unused HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code to support direct machine-native payments using stablecoins. The protocol enables autonomous agents and applications to pay for API access, data, and services without relying on human intervention,
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Citi will tokenize and custody high-growth company shares on Switzerland’s Six Digital Exchange to spurr investments into venture-backed firms. 

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Samara Asset Group Launches Bitcoin CPI as a New Inflation Benchmark
Samara Asset Group’s Bitcoin CPI reframes inflation by measuring prices in BTC—offering corporate treasuries a clearer benchmark for real value.
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XRP is trading at $2.14 with a market capitalization of $125 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.99 billion. The asset’s intraday price range extends from $2.09 to $2.16, reflecting cautious buying pressure within a narrow band of resistance and support. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP has shown a modest recovery from a

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The president appeared bothered by investors’ rising angst about trade deals.

Two Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallets that have been inactive for over a decade have suddenly sprung to life, transferring a combined 3,422 BTC, which amounts to roughly $324.2 million at current prices. On May 6, blockchain analysis firm Spot On Chain reported that one of the wallets tagged “1NWPS” moved 2,343 BTC, valued at around $222.2
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The ongoing global economic landscape is set to enjoy a major development as the US and UK are…