AWS, Coinbase and Stripe Partner to Bring USDC to AI Agents

Amazon Web Services unveiled Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments, a system built with Coinbase and Stripe that lets AI agents spend USDC while completing tasks inside enterprise software. The launch folds stablecoin micropayments directly into AWS’s agent stack, targeting purchases of APIs, data feeds, tools, and paywalled content.

The setup uses Coinbase’s x402 protocol, wallet rails from Coinbase, and Stripe-owned Privy technology so developers do not have to build separate billing systems for each service. AWS said transactions settle with USDC on Base and Solana, giving agents a fast, round-the-clock way to pay per request.

AWS framed the first version around micropayments for APIs, AI tools, MCP servers, and web content, while future releases are expected to reach merchant commerce. The company said later iterations could let agents reserve hotels, book flights, and complete broader online purchases without human checkout steps directly.

The move lands amid a wider race to build payment rails for autonomous software, after MoonPay, Google Cloud, Solana, and Coinbase all pushed adjacent tools. Coinbase said x402 has already processed 169 million machine-native payments, underscoring how stablecoins are becoming financial plumbing for the agent economy fast.

Bitmine's Tom Lee Predicts Crypto Spring With ETH Buy

Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 101,745 Ethereum last week to continue its aggressive accumulation strategy during the mini crypto winter. This $242 million purchase marks the third consecutive week where the firm added over 100,000 tokens. Investors now monitor these buys as the organization pursues its target.

Chairman Tom Lee believes the arrival of a crypto spring is confirmed as Wall Street continues tokenizing assets on public blockchains. Bitmine now holds over 5 million tokens worth $12.2 billion to capture future yield. This strategic positioning aims to leverage the growing artificial intelligence sector.

Kalshi Secures $1 Billion Raise At $22 Billion Valuation

Prediction market platform Kalshi raised $1 billion in fresh capital this month through a Series F round led by Coatue. The financing valuation reached $22 billion as institutional investors increasingly utilize event contracts to hedge risk. Other major participants in this massive funding round included Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia.

Management plans to deploy these funds to expand institutional services including block trading tools and new risk products for insurance companies. This expansion occurs while Kalshi fights several legal challenges from state regulators over sports betting. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission continues to defend its exclusive federal oversight.

Trump's American Bitcoin Reports $82 Million Net Q1 Loss

Publicly traded miner American Bitcoin reported a net loss of $82 million for the first quarter after digital asset prices declined sharply. The firm managed to add 1,600 tokens to its treasury while successfully reducing the average cost of mining. These operational efficiencies were achieved despite harsh market conditions.

Chief Strategy Officer Eric Trump noted that the organization now holds over 7,300 tokens supported by nearly 90,000 rigs in Canada. Shares fell over 9 percent following the report as investors reacted to mark to market adjustments. The company continues to prioritize efficient accumulation at scale while competitors pivot.

Data of the Day

United States spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds recorded five consecutive weeks of positive capital inflows as institutional demand returned recently. Total net assets hit a record $108 billion this month while traders unwound bearish bets. This accumulation signal indicates that major funds have reclaimed key thresholds lost this year.

Analysts attribute this sustained accumulation to the expected resolution of global hostilities and pending passage of the Clarity Act in Washington. These inflows tighten the available supply on exchanges as major funds continue to dominate the regulated sector. Institutional appetite appears to be strengthening while traders anticipate favorable rules.

More Breaking News

• White House adviser Patrick Witt said the administration wants the Clarity Act through Congress by July 4, after a Senate compromise narrowed a key stablecoin-yield dispute.
• Aave Labs will broaden collateral reviews after the $293 million Kelp-linked exploit, adding cybersecurity, interoperability, and architecture tests to financial risk checks for every asset listing.
• Germany is weighing crypto tax changes from 2027 that could end its one-year exemption, threatening a rule long seen as a major advantage for holders.
• Pantera said the $321 billion tokenization market grew fast but remains mostly wrappers, with 77.6% of assets still lacking native onchain settlement and composability.
• Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Hong Kong payments firm Reap in a $600 million deal, deepening its stablecoin infrastructure push across Asia market.
• Resolver TrustedVolumes confirmed a $6.7 million exploit across three Ethereum wallets, while 1inch said its own systems and user funds were not affected directly.
• A California man known as GothFerrari received 78 months in prison for helping steal more than $250 million in crypto through scams and break-ins.

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