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This episode discusses Mastercard's new AI payment service, the shutdown of Bitcoin Layer 2 project Botanix, Stellar's plans for a quantum-safe blockchain, and the increasing acceptance of crypto in traditional finance.

(0:10): Mastercard Launches AI Payment Service, Embraces Crypto with Agent Pay for Machines (2:28): Bitcoin Layer 2 Project Botanix Shuts Down, Signals Setback for DeFi Ambitions (4:36): Stellar Launches Ambitious Plan for Quantum-Safe Blockchain Transition by 2027 (6:58): Crypto Revolution: Traditional Finance Firms Embrace Digital Assets by 2026, SpaceX Eyes Record-Breaking IPO (8:49): Binance to Launch Bstocks: Revolutionizing Equity Trading with Tokenized US Stocks on BNB Chain To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news . Image credit: The Block

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