Crypto Payments

ForkLog 08.04.2026

FT: Iran to Demand Bitcoin Payments for Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

During the ceasefire, Iran will require shipping companies to pay for passage through the Strait of Hormuz in cryptocurrency, reports FT, citing oil exporters.

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ForkLog 216 19.03.2026

Stripe and Tempo Launch Mainnet for AI Agent Payments

The Tempo platform has activated the mainnet of its L1 blockchain. The project also introduced an open MPP protocol, developed in collaboration with fintech giant Stripe.

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ForkLog 678 18.03.2026

Top ten dollar stablecoins: from would-be monopolists to those on the brink

How leading issuers of “stablecoins” are positioning themselves amid intensifying competition.

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ForkLog 164 17.03.2026

World Unveils AgentKit for Identity Verification in the Agent Internet

The World project has developed AgentKit, a solution designed to verify that a real person is behind the actions of AI agents. The product operates with the x402 protocol from Coinbase and Cloudflare.

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ForkLog 156 12.03.2026

Bloomberg’s AI Agent Transaction Volumes Overestimated by Fifteenfold

Bloomberg's data on payments made by AI agents has been called into question. This was stated by Noah Levine, a partner at the venture firm a16z.

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ForkLog 189 04.03.2026

AI Models Favour Bitcoin Over Stablecoins and Fiat

AI systems like Claude, GPT, Grok, and Gemini prefer Bitcoin over other financial instruments.

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ForkLog 248 03.03.2026

Visa and Stripe to Launch Stablecoin Cards in Over 100 Countries

Payment company Visa and Stripe-owned infrastructure stablecoin platform Bridge announced the expansion of their stablecoin-backed card issuance program.

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ForkLog 208 27.02.2026

Solana Unveils Payment Portal with Built-in Transaction Simulator

Developers of the Solana blockchain have launched Solana Payments, a unified hub for integrating cryptocurrency payments.

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ForkLog 324 19.02.2026

How to Choose a Crypto Payment Processor in 2026: Top 3 On-Chain and Off-Chain Solutions

For businesses integrating crypto payments, the choice of processor determines custody of funds, fee structure, settlement speed, and regulatory exposure. This overview covers six solutions split into two categories: on-chain and off-chain.

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ForkLog 236 18.02.2026

Belarus Legalises Cryptocurrency Payments for Freelancers

Freelancers in Belarus will be able to officially receive payment for their services in digital assets. Payments will be made through crypto banks.

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ForkLog 148 17.02.2026

Burger Chain Reports Revenue Surge Following Bitcoin Strategy Adoption

The burger chain Steak ‘n Shake, with locations in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, has reported a "sharp" increase in sales following the introduction of payments in the leading cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 348 12.02.2026

Coinbase Unveils Wallet Infrastructure for AI Agents

The American exchange Coinbase has introduced Agentic Wallets, a wallet infrastructure designed for autonomous AI agents.

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