Stripe Enables USDC Payments via Polygon Network
Stripe Enables USDC Payments via Polygon Network
🔄 Stripe's Crypto Comeback
Stripe has reactivated stablecoin payments, allowing customers to pay with USDC on the Polygon network while merchants receive fiat currency. This integration affects millions of online checkouts globally.
Key points:
- Over 3M stores can now accept USDC payments
- 1.5% fee for stablecoin payments vs 2.9% for traditional cards
- Stablecoin market reached $230B in February
- Integration leverages Polygon's infrastructure for scalability
The move represents a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption, offering a more cost-effective alternative to traditional payment systems.
GM ☀️ Stripe just switched stablecoin checkout back on - pay with USDC over Polygon while shops still receive fiat. Millions of online-checkouts now speak on-chain cash. What’s the first thing you’d buy with crypto?👇
🔮 Leaders Speak
**Crypto leaders share contrasting market perspectives this week:** **Tech Philosophy** - Vitalik Buterin advocates for minimalist protocol design: "build systems that endure, not clutter" - Emphasizes resilience over short-term solutions **Market Signals** - Michael Saylor posted orange AI art; BTC hit $113K hours later - Single memes from influential figures continue moving sentiment **On-Chain Data** - Willy Woo reports first positive BTC network inflows after weeks of outflows - Early indicator of potential structural recovery **Macro Outlook** - Arthur Hayes predicts bull run could extend to 2028 - Points to fiscal expansion and stablecoin demand as key drivers - Views liquidity as the primary market force **Overall Sentiment** Leaders show cautious optimism - tech voices push cleaner design while macro analysts remain constructive on long-term prospects.
Azuro Unaffected by Crypto Supply Chain Attack
**Azuro confirmed zero impact** from yesterday's widespread supply chain attack that hit the crypto industry. - All funds remain **secure** - Betting odds and markets **functioning normally** - Infrastructure **operated as designed** throughout the incident The attack appears to have affected multiple crypto platforms, but Azuro's systems remained resilient. **Stay vigilant** - always verify and double-check when interacting with crypto platforms during security incidents.
Modular's Prediction Market Series Launches with Sports Focus
Modular is launching a new **Prediction Market series** starting Tuesday, with sports as the central theme. - **Azuro** will be featured prominently in the discussion - The series explores how **sports are driving prediction market growth** - Session scheduled for **10 AM PT** Prediction markets are gaining momentum as sports betting moves on-chain, creating new opportunities for decentralized wagering platforms. *Don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of sports and prediction markets.*
Azuro Sessions: Prediction Markets Deep Dive
**Azuro Sessions** returns this Friday with a focused discussion on prediction markets and their future trajectory. The session will explore: - **Why prediction markets are thriving** in the current landscape - **Future direction** and growth potential - **Azuro ecosystem strengthening** through market expansion - **TrendleFi's strategic role** in the ecosystem This follows previous Azuro Sessions covering decentralized betting evolution and on-chain prediction challenges. **Set a reminder** to join the discussion and learn about the infrastructure powering on-chain betting markets.
Azuro Protocol Partners with TrendleFi for Prediction Markets Beta Launch
**Azuro Protocol announces partnership with TrendleFi**, a team they've been collaborating with since May 2025. **Key highlights:** - TrendleFi described as having clear vision and strong execution - Focus on **prediction and attention markets** as emerging frontier - Beta launch approaching soon - Full collaboration details to be revealed This follows Azuro's previous partnership with WINEM in May, showing continued expansion of their prediction market ecosystem. *Stay tuned for beta access and partnership details.*