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Open Standard launched Open USD, a stablecoin backed by over 140 financial institutions and technology partners, including Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe. The stablecoin aims to create a shared infrastructure for tokenized dollars, with governance managed collectively by a board of partner organizations. Its economic model allows partners to mint and redeem tokens at no cost while sharing reserve earnings after a management fee.

MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a USD stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, backed by Bridge and Fireblocks. The stablecoin targets 60 million+ customers for cross-border payments through MoneyGram's global network.

Anthropic faces potential revenue risks as corporate customers reduce AI spending ahead of its IPO. Companies are questioning AI costs after underwhelming returns, with some reporting low cost savings and accidental high expenses on Anthropic's Claude model. Anthropic's business revenue growth could be challenged if enterprises shift to cheaper alternatives.

VerifiedX has launched vBTC.b on Base with support for Fireblocks, bringing native Bitcoin redemption and FROST privacy to DeFi. The integration unlocks institutional interest and satisfies needs for regulatory compliance and privacy. VerifiedX believes there is strong demand for Bitcoin inside DeFi.

Fireblocks has launched agentic payment support and joined the x402 Foundation, which could lead to substantial growth in stablecoin adoption if a fraction of the over 1 billion daily AI users delegate authority to AI agents for online spending. This development is expected to have a significant impact on the digital payments landscape. Fireblocks' move aims to increase efficiency and security in online transactions.

Fireblocks CEO states that quantum-proofing Bitcoin is a coordination issue rather than a technical one. This implies that the challenge lies in organizing and implementing solutions rather than in the technology itself. The statement highlights the need for collective action in securing Bitcoin against quantum threats.

Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov believes that the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin is mostly a coordination issue and changing to a post-quantum cryptographic signature scheme is not a technical challenge. Shaulov's statement downplays the severity of the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin. The statement suggests that adapting to quantum computing is more about coordination than technical difficulty.

Western Union has launched a Solana-based USDPT stablecoin with support from Fireblocks. The launch is expected to enhance financial transactions. Western Union's move into stablecoins marks a significant development in the fintech space.

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is collaborating with Fireblocks to develop a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, aiming for a 2026 launch. The project aligns with EU regulations to create a regulated digital euro asset.

A dozen banks are collaborating with Fireblocks to develop a euro stablecoin, aiming to leverage blockchain technology for financial innovation. Fireblocks is facilitating the project, which highlights growing institutional interest in digital currencies.