September 17, 2025

American Express launches NFT passport stamps for travelers

American Express has launched a new digital feature called Amex Passport, which gives eligible U.S. cardholders the ability to collect NFT-based “passport stamps” to commemorate their international travels. The initiative...
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Circle invests $20M in African startups building stablecoin tools

Circle, the company behind USD Coin (USDC), has invested in a new $20 million blockchain fund to support the growth of stablecoins in Africa. Announced this week, the fund will...
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Google unveils open AI payments protocol with stablecoin support

Google has introduced an open-source payments protocol that allows artificial intelligence applications to process transactions using both stablecoins and traditional credit cards. Developed with more than 60 partners, including Coinbase,...
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