Bitcoin Technical Analysis February 11: $69,000 Breach Confirmed – Bearish Leg Lower Ahead?

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A daily close below the $69,000 major horizontal support level means that the bears are fully in the driving seat. Will the Bitcoin price now fall to $65,000 and then $60,000? Where could the bottom of this bear market be? $BTC price rolling over again Source: TradingView The 4-hour time frame chart for $BTC shows that the price is once more rolling over. Critically, a daily close below what was major support could be the signal for the next leg down. Drawing the Fibonacci levels in the chart for the latest move, it can be noted that the 0.618 level, at around $65,000, does correspond to a horizontal support level. Below this, the next, and last, Fibonacci level of 0.786 aligns with the 4-hour candle bottoms for the last downward move. Either of these levels could provide a bounce, and $60,000 could do the same through a double bottom. Although the odds are that even if the price gets back to the $69,000 level, now resistance, it could just be to confirm the breakdown before a much lower drop in price. From the bullish perspective, the Stochastic RSI indicator lines are at the bottom, and so a bounce could even take place from here. $60,000 bottom still a possibility? Source: TradingView Extending the trendlines of the falling wedge one can see that what is now the top trendline is acting as resistance, while the bottom trendline may have become support. The $65,000 support level is quite important, given that it also provided resistance for the first of the double tops in the 2021 bull market. Be that as it may, given that the top of that bull market ($69,000) has offered so little support so far, what chance would this level of support have? Nevertheless, the size of the bounce from $60,000 could still signal that a bottom was found. It just remains to be seen whether the bulls can somehow force the $BTC price above $69,000 again. More reasons for a bottom Source: TradingView The weekly chart does offer a glimmer of hope for the bulls. While on the daily chart the new daily candle has definitively closed below the major $69,000 support level, the weekly candle still has a few days left in which to close above. Higher time frames can always cancel out what happens in shorter time frames. If one also looks at the Stochastic RSI and the Relative Strength Index , it can be seen that both of these are at bottoms. The Stochastic RSI could turn back around and start signalling upside price momentum, while the Relative Strength Index has entered oversold territory, and is not far from equalling the bottom level recorded in the 2022 bear market. With Bitcoin recording potential bottoms against gold, silver, and many of the major AI stocks , perhaps it would not be a surprise to see a rally from around the current levels. There might still be a few more percentage points loss to come, but Bitcoin’s time back in the sun may not be that far off. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

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Robinhood Blockchain Enters Public Testing as BMIC Presale Soars

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What to Know: Robinhood Chain’s public testnet (Feb. 10, 2026) spotlights the next crypto battleground: compliant, always-on onchain finance at scale. BTC (~$66.7K) and ETH (~$1.98K) prices show a market still heavily influenced by ETF flow volatility and macro risk sentiment. ETF outflows and sharp single-day drawdowns underline how quickly liquidity conditions can tighten, especially for higher-beta tokens. BMIC targets post-quantum wallet security, reframing ‘self-custody’ as a long-duration threat-management problem, not a UX feature. Robinhood’s crypto ambitions just got a lot more serious. On February 10, 2026, the company launched a public testnet for its ‘ Robinhood Chain ,’ a new Ethereum Layer 2 built on Arbitrum’s tech stack. The goal? To create a regulated home for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and other onchain financial services. This isn’t just another ‘brand chain’ headline. A Robinhood‑backed L2 fundamentally changes the plumbing: we’re talking settlement rails, compliance posture, and a new gateway for institutions. If that thesis holds, the real impact isn’t faster trades. It’s entirely new distribution. The timing couldn’t be better, or more complicated. Crypto is in a fragile rebound after a sharp drawdown from late‑2025 highs. Bitcoin is hovering around $66.7K and Ethereum near $1.98K , both twitching with every shift in ETF flows and macro risk. (coinmarketcap.com) That ETF volatility has been a real pressure point, a stark reminder of how quickly sentiment can flip when big money rebalances. ( And in markets like this, where infrastructure headlines compete with risk-off undercurrents, security narratives tend to get louder. Not ‘security’ as in price protection. Security as in cryptography, custody, and survivability (especially with long-duration holders asking an uncomfortable question: what threats are being ignored until they’re suddenly not?). That’s where BMIC ($BMIC) enters the conversation. Check BMIC HERE. Robinhood’s L2 Push Highlights the Next Bottleneck: Secure Self-Custody Robinhood Chain’s testnet signals a clear direction: more assets onchain, more composability, more 24/7 markets. But here’s the catch: scaling settlement is only half the battle. The real risk is that broader adoption also means a much, much bigger attack surface. The data points to a predictable bottleneck: as tokenized assets and consumer-facing onchain apps proliferate, key management and wallet security become the ‘quiet’ systemic risk. More users. More transactions. More value sitting behind cryptographic assumptions that were designed for a pre‑quantum world. That’s the exact problem BMIC ($BMIC) is built to solve. It’s an ERC‑20 project positioning itself as a quantum-secure wallet play, pitching a full ‘wallet + staking + payments’ stack protected by post‑quantum cryptography. The hook is simple and, frankly, a bit unnerving: ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ attacks aren’t theoretical threats for long-term capital. BMIC’s feature set leans into that: Zero Public-Key Exposure, AI‑Enhanced Threat Detection, and a ‘Quantum Meta‑Cloud’ layer, alongside ERC‑4337 smart accounts as the account model. In a market obsessed with throughput and product distribution, this suggests a contrarian edge: security that’s engineered for the next threat model, not the last cycle’s hacks. $BMIC is available here. BMIC Presale Gains Traction as Markets Re-Price Risk While the major coins churn, presales tied to clear narratives, RWAs, infrastructure, security, are grabbing attention. Why? They offer asymmetric bets. The caveat, of course, is obvious: in a drawdown, liquidity dries up fast, and new tokens can get hammered if momentum fades. Against this backdrop, BMIC is already showing measurable demand. According to its official presale page, the project has raised $446K with tokens currently priced at $0.049474. Those are hard numbers in a market where too many ‘hot’ narratives trade on vibes instead of traction. BMIC’s angle isn’t to out-meme the market. It’s to outlast it. The project is tying token utility to concrete functions like ‘Ecosystem Fuel’ and ‘Staking & Governance’ while emphasizing quantum-secure staking without exposed keys. (It’s also worth noting they haven’t promised a specific APY, so any yield expectations should be treated cautiously, a refreshingly transparent move). Looking ahead, smart money is watching two things. First, can Robinhood Chain actually accelerate user onboarding and push self-custody into the mainstream? And second, can security-first projects like this one convert an ‘inevitable future risk’ into present-day demand, especially while ETF volatility keeps the market on edge? Buy your $BMIC here. This article is not financial advice; crypto is volatile, presales are risky, and product claims may change; always verify details independently.

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BlockTower’s Ari Paul: Bitcoin May Never Hit Another All-Time High

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BlockTower Capital CIO and co-founder Ari Paul laid out a starkly bifurcated view of the Bitcoin and crypto market on X late Monday, arguing the current drawdown could either mark a permanent peak in “organic adoption” for today’s crop of liquid tokens or simply a higher-timeframe correction before another speculative leg higher. Paul said he’s “50%/50% between two scenarios,” framing the split as a practical portfolio problem rather than a call for a single narrative. The post landed into an already frayed tape, and quickly drew pushback from other market commentators who viewed the 50/50 framing as evasive. Has Bitcoin Reached Its ‘Final Top’? In Paul’s bearish “A” scenario, the core claim is saturation: crypto has now enjoyed “every tailwind imaginable”: ubiquitous brand recognition, even political amplification, and what he described as effectively non-existent regulatory headwinds under the current US administration, yet demand and real usage have not expanded beyond prior cycles. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Hear ‘Fed–Treasury Accord’ And Smell Yield-Curve Control He pointed to experiments that fizzled, writing that “El Salvador kind of adopted and then abandoned bitcoin…not helpful or useful to their people,” and argued many apps and institutions “tried crypto, wasn’t useful to their needs in current form.” Paul analogized the setup to the internet’s 2000-era shakeout: the idea remains world-changing, but most tokens and protocols might not survive it. He also warned liquidation risk may not be finished, noting that while “we saw some big liquidations in the market…plenty of larger ones to go potentially, pushing things far lower.” The bullish “B” scenario leans on macro mood and market structure. Paul argued crypto could still be a beneficiary of what he called “late stage capitalism and financial nihilism,” with bitcoin and other assets drawing speculative flows and occasional demand for “fiat alternatives.” He added that, beyond price, builders are still shipping and usage is “quietly growing” in niches — and that crypto remains a fertile arena for “coordinated pumps by the rich and powerful,” implying the incentive structure for volatility hasn’t vanished. “If these two scenarios were really 50% each,” he wrote, “a moderate allocation to crypto would be sensible due to the asymmetric upside.” Blockchain Investment Group CIO Eric Weiss criticized Paul’s post as “classic fence-sitting,” arguing it offered “zero actionable insight.” Paul shot back that constant directional certainty is “dishonest (or idiotic),” and defended probability-weighted positioning as standard practice for traders and PMs. “I shared the exact decision I made as a result of this analysis,” Paul wrote. “Traders and portfolio managers are always optimizing across probabilities…nothing novel there. And often the best decision is to be flat an asset, at least for a time.” Paul also suggested Weiss’ frustration was less about the framing and more about P&L, adding he has “consistently cautioned against the buffoonish ‘number can only go up’ theocracy that led so many to take risks and make decisions they regret.” Related Reading: Retail Dumps, Bitcoin Inflows Surge: On-Chain Data Flags Capitulation The exchange broadened when VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto Steven Lubka argued there’s a “60-70% probability” that most of crypto outside “Stablecoins and infrastructure for TradFi” has “run its course,” while bitcoin likely persists as a global store-of-value competitor. Paul’s reply drilled into bitcoin’s long-run equilibrium and the business models built around it. “I could see BTC ‘surviving’ in collectible form, but imo, it’s ‘unstable’ in current form,” he wrote. “It needs to be bigger or smaller. If BTC price stabilizes, the security budget gradually dwindles to near zero. It’s already comically low relative to BTC market cap today, but that ratio will worsen substantially as inflation rewards continue declining.” He then tied that dynamic to what he described as “extraction” by intermediaries. “Exchanges, brokerages, and custodians, are constantly profiting/extracting,” Paul wrote. “Without a constant influx of new money buying, price naturally falls due to all the extraction. If BTC just stabilized here and chugged along, very few crypto businesses survive in current form. Coinbase for example would probably face a 90%+ haircut in value.” Paul’s Positioning On the tactical side, Paul said he hadn’t traded crypto “at all in 6 months” and “narrowly missed selling most crypto when BTC got to $125k,” adding he had hoped for $135k as a medium-term high but found the selloff “deeper/longer than I expected.” Now, with volatility rising, he said he’s trading more actively and is currently “playing from the long side” into a bounce, with plans to “re-evaluate with BTC around $90k.” He also floated a middle-path outcome: bitcoin could trade as low as $15,000–$40,000 for a year before making new highs, potentially catalyzed by forced selling from crypto firms, including a supposed MicroStrategy-driven stress event, though he noted liquidation is not the only risk and questioned whether debt rollovers or covenants could force behavior short of a wipeout. At press time, BTC traded at $69,178. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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Best Crypto to Buy Now Before the Next Bull Market Takes Off in Q2 2026

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As anticipation builds for the next major market upswing expected in Q2 2026, many investors are already positioning themselves early. History shows that the strongest gains in crypto investing often come from entering projects before they reach full market exposure. That is where Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is starting to stand out as a serious contender for the next big cryptocurrency, especially while it remains in its presale phase. Unlike tokens that rely purely on hype, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is building a functional DeFi lending and borrowing ecosystem designed to generate real platform activity. With development milestones being completed and core infrastructure already taking shape, the project is moving forward with a structure that supports long-term growth rather than short-term speculation. Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Real Development Progress Driving Confidence Currently priced at $0.04 in Phase 7 of its presale, MUTM has already recorded a 300% increase from its initial $0.01 starting price. Out of the total 4 billion token supply, 45.5% — or 1.82 billion tokens — are allocated for presale participants. This distribution model is designed to reward early supporters while still leaving room for ecosystem expansion. The staggered pricing system, where each new phase increases the token price by nearly 15%, continues to create urgency, as later buyers will enter at progressively higher valuations. One of the strongest factors attracting attention to Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is the visible progress on its roadmap. Phase 1 has already been fully completed, while more than half of Phase 2 milestones are finished. The remaining goals in this stage include Implementation of Advanced Features, Implementation of Risk Parameters, and Development of Advanced Analytics Tools. This steady execution shows that the platform is moving forward step by step rather than making empty promises. Security has also been taken seriously. Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s smart contracts underwent a formal audit by Halborn , a well-known blockchain security firm. The assessment identified some issues, all of which were resolved before the audit was finalized. Halborn confirmed that all of the findings were remediated, reinforcing confidence in the protocol’s code integrity as it moves toward its future mainnet deployment. The Launch of Version 1 Recently — the launch of V1 on the Sepolia testnet — marks the protocol’s first live deployment in a network environment that mirrors real blockchain conditions. Users are able to test lending and borrowing functions without financial risk, while the team gathers valuable performance data. V1 introduces asset-based liquidity pools, interest-generating mtTokens, transparent debt tokens, and automated liquidations. Support initially included ETH, USDT, LINK, and WBTC. For example, a lender will be able to deposit USDT into a liquidity pool and receive mtUSDT, which increases in value as borrowers pay interest. On the borrowing side, a user could lock WBTC as collateral to borrow USDT without selling their holdings during market volatility. This creates a balanced system where lenders earn yield, borrowers gain flexibility, and the protocol remains active. As more users interact with these tools, MUTM will become tied to real utility rather than just market speculation. Token Demand Built Into the Ecosystem Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will also introduce a buy-and-distribute model that is designed to link platform success directly to token demand. A portion of protocol revenue generated from borrowing fees and overall activity will be used to buy back MUTM tokens from the open market. These tokens will then be distributed as rewards to users who stake their mtTokens. This structure creates two reinforcing effects. Active participants receive rewards tied to real economic activity, while regular buybacks introduce ongoing demand for the token. As platform usage grows, revenue is expected to increase, which in turn will support more token repurchases. Looking ahead, the transition from presale to a live operational platform will also position Mutuum Finance (MUTM) for potential consideration by major crypto exchanges. Larger trading platforms typically look for projects that demonstrate genuine use cases and consistent user engagement. With lending, borrowing, and staking mechanisms integrated into its design, Mutuum will present an ecosystem where token demand is linked to platform participation. Future listings could expand liquidity and visibility, further strengthening the growth cycle. Finally, community engagement is already being used to expand awareness. A $100K giveaway is currently active, with ten winners set to receive $10,000 worth of MUTM each. Additionally, a Top 50 leaderboard rewards the largest contributors with bonus tokens. A daily leaderboard bonus also gives the top participant $500 in MUTM, provided at least one transaction is made within the 24-hour period before the board resets at 00:00 UTC. These initiatives encourage ongoing interaction rather than one-time purchases, helping build a committed user base before the full platform launch. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: https://www.mutuum.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Times Tabloid, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. The post Best Crypto to Buy Now Before the Next Bull Market Takes Off in Q2 2026 appeared first on Times Tabloid .

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Arkham Exchange Shutdown: The Stunning Collapse of a Crypto Platform Despite Aggressive Expansion

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BitcoinWorld Arkham Exchange Shutdown: The Stunning Collapse of a Crypto Platform Despite Aggressive Expansion The cryptocurrency industry witnessed another significant consolidation on December 15, 2025, as blockchain analytics leader Arkham Intelligence announced the immediate shutdown of its trading subsidiary, Arkham Exchange. This decision, first reported by CoinDesk, marks the end of a five-year venture that ultimately failed to capture sufficient market share despite launching major features like U.S. spot trading and a mobile app. The Arkham Exchange shutdown highlights the intense competition and high user-acquisition costs defining the digital asset trading landscape. Arkham Exchange Shutdown: A Timeline of Strategic Moves Arkham Intelligence, renowned for its on-chain analytics and intelligence platform, founded the exchange in 2020. The company initially positioned it as a complementary service for its data-savvy user base. Subsequently, the platform embarked on a series of expansions to boost its appeal. In October 2024, it added derivatives trading to compete with giants like Binance and Bybit. Then, in early 2025, it secured necessary regulatory approvals to launch spot trading for U.S. customers, a notoriously difficult market to enter. Finally, the team released a full-featured mobile application in December 2025 to target the growing on-the-go trader demographic. Despite this aggressive feature rollout, internal metrics reportedly showed persistently low trading volume. Analysts point to several contributing factors. First, the exchange entered a market dominated by well-established players with superior liquidity. Second, the platform’s unique selling proposition—deep integration with Arkham’s analytics—may not have been a primary decision factor for most traders, who prioritize low fees and high liquidity. Consequently, the shutdown decision reflects a strategic pivot by Arkham Intelligence to refocus resources on its core, profitable analytics business. Analyzing the Causes of Low Trading Volume The failure to attract users stems from a confluence of market dynamics. The cryptocurrency exchange sector has matured significantly, leading to fierce competition. New platforms must spend enormous sums on marketing and liquidity incentives to draw users away from incumbents. Furthermore, regulatory complexity, especially for U.S. operations, creates high compliance costs. These barriers often outweigh the benefits for smaller exchanges. Industry experts note a clear trend. “The era of easy exchange launches is over,” stated a recent report from analytics firm CCData. “Market depth, security reputation, and regulatory standing are now the primary battlegrounds. Niche platforms without massive capital backing struggle to achieve the network effects necessary for survival.” The table below contrasts key metrics between surviving mid-tier exchanges and those that have shuttered. Metric Surviving Mid-Tier Exchanges Shuttered Exchanges (like Arkham) Average Daily Volume $500M – $5B Under $50M Liquidity Provider Partnerships Multiple, established Limited or none Monthly Active Users 100,000+ Under 10,000 Primary Revenue Source Trading fees, diversified services Reliant on single service line Arkham Exchange’s trajectory fits the latter profile. Its volume remained a fraction of its competitors’, preventing it from generating the fee revenue needed to sustain operations and further marketing investments. This created a negative cycle where low volume deterred new users, who seek active markets for efficient trade execution. Expert Insight on Market Consolidation Financial technology analysts view this closure as part of a broader industry maturation. Dr. Lena Chen, a fintech professor at Stanford University, explained the pattern in a recent interview. “We are observing classic market consolidation. After a period of explosive growth and numerous entrants, the industry is shaking out. The winners are those with scale, regulatory clarity, and a clear competitive moat. For Arkham, their moat was analytics, not exchange operations. Retrenching to their core competency is a rational, if disappointing, business decision.” This sentiment echoes across the sector. The high cost of security, compliance, and customer acquisition has made profitability elusive for all but the largest players. Consequently, venture capital funding for new exchange startups has dried up significantly since 2023, focusing instead on infrastructure and middleware solutions. The Ripple Effects and User Implications The immediate impact of the shutdown is being managed through a structured wind-down process. Arkham Intelligence has assured users that all funds are safe and will be available for withdrawal until a specified deadline, expected to be January 31, 2026. The company is advising users to move assets to self-custody wallets or other exchanges promptly. Crucially, the shutdown does not affect the main Arkham Intelligence analytics platform, which continues to operate and develop new features. For the wider market, this event signals several key trends: Increased Focus on Core Business: Companies are shedding non-core, capital-intensive ventures. Liquidity Centralization: Trading volume may concentrate further on top-tier global exchanges. Regulatory Hurdles: The difficulty of operating in markets like the U.S. continues to shape the landscape. Furthermore, the closure may affect the valuation and perception of Arkham Intelligence’s native token, ARKM. While the token primarily utilities the analytics platform, its association with a failed business unit could influence short-term market sentiment. However, long-term value will likely depend on the success of the core intelligence products. Conclusion The Arkham Exchange shutdown serves as a stark case study in the challenges of the modern cryptocurrency marketplace. Despite a strong brand, timely feature expansions, and entry into regulated markets, the platform could not overcome the critical hurdle of low trading volume. This outcome underscores the immense power of network effects and liquidity in financial services. As the industry evolves, such consolidations are likely to continue, separating sustainable businesses from well-intentioned ventures. The focus now shifts to how Arkham Intelligence leverages its resources to strengthen its position as a leading blockchain analytics provider, leaving the exchange arena to more specialized giants. FAQs Q1: When exactly is Arkham Exchange shutting down? The exchange ceased all new trading on December 15, 2025. Users have until January 31, 2026, to withdraw their funds from the platform. Q2: Does this affect the Arkham Intelligence analytics platform? No. The shutdown is specific to the Arkham Exchange trading service. The core Arkham Intelligence blockchain analytics platform and its associated ARKM token continue normal operations. Q3: Why did the exchange fail despite adding new features like U.S. trading? Analysts cite an oversaturated market, high user-acquisition costs, and an inability to achieve the liquidity necessary to compete with established giants. New features could not overcome these fundamental market barriers. Q4: What should users of Arkham Exchange do now? Users should immediately log in to their exchange accounts and withdraw all assets to a private wallet or transfer them to another reputable exchange. Following the communicated wind-down timeline is crucial. Q5: Is this part of a larger trend in the crypto industry? Yes. The cryptocurrency exchange sector is undergoing significant consolidation. High operational and compliance costs are forcing smaller or non-specialized platforms to close, strengthening the position of large, liquid, and well-regulated incumbents. This post Arkham Exchange Shutdown: The Stunning Collapse of a Crypto Platform Despite Aggressive Expansion first appeared on BitcoinWorld .

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Stripe taps Base to power x402 AI payment handshakes

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Stripe has launched x402 payments on Base to enable automated handshakes between AI agents transacting using Circle’s USDC. Jeff Weinstein, the product manager at Stripe, says AI agents are becoming increasingly popular as a new category of users to build for and/or sell to. According to Weinstein, Stripe is rolling out a preview of machine payments, a way for developers to directly charge agents with a few lines of code. The Stripe product manager also announced that his company is releasing an open-source CLI (Command Line Interface) called “Purl” for users and bots to test machine payments in the terminal, along with Python and Node samples. Stripe is building economic infrastructure to help businesses thrive in the near future, where AI agents, humans, and businesses all transact, according to Weinstein. He also observes that while there are currently billions of human users, trillions of autonomous AI agents are expected, some of which are now clawing their way onto Mac minis. Businesses to charge AI agents via Stripe’s PaymentIntents API The flow: 1/ Create a PaymentIntent 2/ Stripe generates a unique deposit address per transaction 3/ Return the address to an agent and instruct it to send funds or a payment token 4/ Track transaction status via API, webhook, or Dashboard 5/ Funds settle in your default balance pic.twitter.com/txX5nGMrtX — Jeff Weinstein (@jeff_weinstein) February 10, 2026 Weinstein says that businesses will now be able to charge AI agents for their API usage, MCP calls, or HTTP requests, and accept machine payments via Stripe’s regular ol’ Payment Intent API. Additionally, there will also be agent-specific pricing plans, alongside traditional subscriptions and invoices. “We’re launching with support for x402 using USDC stablecoins on Base, with more protocols, payment methods, currencies, and chains to come. Let us know which to prioritize.” – Jeff Weinstein , Product Manager at Stripe To charge AI agents, businesses will first be required to create a PaymentIntent, according to Weinstein. Stripe will generate a unique deposit address per transaction and return it to an AI agent together with instructions to send funds or a payment token. Businesses will also be able to track transactions through API, Dashboard, or Webhook before funds are settled in their default Stripe balances. Weinstein also mentioned that the new feature is rolling out to a handful of early developers starting February 11. He requested feedback via email , promising a wider release to all users over the coming weeks. Meanwhile, some claim that session-key spend and merchant allowlists feel like the missing default for AI agent payments. They believe it would be way easier for Stripe to ship the updates “in prod” if that lands early. Stripe increases focus on expanding agent economy Stripe’s newly launched product reflects its growing focus on what it calls the “agent economy”, where software programs operate autonomously and manage their own finances. The company says AI agents are expected to buy data, computing resources, and digital services without human intervention. However, support is now focused on USDC on Base, which offers predictable, stable pricing. On the other hand, industry observers view the move as another sign that AI, Fintech, and crypto are converging more rapidly. Services can now be priced per request, per action, and per second, instead of relying on monthly prepaid credits or plans. Meanwhile, Ahmed Gharib, Stripe’s head of agentic commerce, claims that his company is focused on creating industry standards for agentic transactions. The company announced the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) in September last year, introducing the first live standard that enables programmatic commerce flows between AI agents and businesses. Stripe and OpenAI built ACP to integrate it with existing commerce. Meanwhile, Google introduced AP2 (Agent Payment Protocol), which focuses on authorization rather than payments themselves. According to Google, AI agents need to prove that the money spent reflects the user’s intent. AP2 defines how to express user-granted permissions in a verifiable way, for instance, “This AI can spend a maximum of $100 per day and only on data APIs and Netflix subscriptions.” Google’s AP2 is a significant step toward a future in which AI agents are meaningful economic actors, whether on behalf of humans, businesses, or themselves, according to Sreeram Kannan, the founder and CEO of Eigen Labs. Want your project in front of crypto’s top minds? Feature it in our next industry report, where data meets impact.

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