Michael Saylor And Tom Lee Join Coalition For BITCOIN Act

US lawmakers will meet with 18 crypto executives, including Strategy chairman Michael Saylor, to advance the BITCOIN Act. The measure, introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis in March, mandates federal acquisition of one million BTC over five years.

Attendees include Fundstrat CEO Tom Lee, BitMine chairman, MARA CEO Fred Thiel, and executives from mining firms like CleanSpark and Bitdeer. The roundtable, hosted by The Digital Chambers and Digital Power Network, will also feature bankers and venture capital leaders.

Funding strategies under discussion include reevaluating Treasury gold certificates and redirecting tariff revenue to ensure budget-neutral Bitcoin purchases. Trump’s executive order requires that all reserve funding avoid taxpayer burden while expanding federal digital asset holdings.

Participants will press lawmakers on stalled progress and objections delaying the BITCOIN Act over the past six months. Organizers emphasized coalition-building to secure passage, framing the legislation as the next major crypto policy priority after July’s GENIUS Act.

Polymarket Launches Earnings Forecast Markets

Polymarket announced a partnership with Stocktwits to launch prediction markets on corporate earnings after securing US regulatory clearance. The collaboration merges Polymarket’s trading with Stocktwits’ investor community, enabling wagers alongside sentiment analysis and financial discussion. Early markets include wagers on FedEx results and Bullish exchange earnings, both attracting considerable betting interest.

Officials said prediction markets transform uncertainty into tradable outcomes by offering transparent pricing and probability insights. Executives at Stocktwits argued the new tool provides investors with a unique way to measure expectations. Analysts note Polymarket’s expansion comes amid reports it is considering raising capital at a valuation approaching ten billion.

Amex Introduces NFT Passport Stamps on Base

American Express launched NFT passport stamps on the Ethereum Layer 2 Base, giving travelers digital keepsakes linked to past journeys. Each ERC-721 token records country, description, and date, while preserving privacy by excluding sensitive trip details. Officials said the program helps customers commemorate experiences as physical passport stamps disappear in modern travel.

Only US Amex consumer cardholders are eligible, with non-transferable NFTs automatically added for recent trips. Amex Digital Labs said travel memories can be customized, shared online, and securely stored onchain. Analysts highlighted growing demand, noting surveys show travelers increasingly seek digital products to celebrate vacations and special destinations worldwide.

Google Unveils AI Agent Payments Protocol

Google introduced an open-source payments protocol to standardize AI agent transactions, backed by Coinbase, Ethereum Foundation, and PayPal. The Agent Payments Protocol extends Google’s Agent2Agent system, enabling automated assistants to handle card, bank transfer, and stablecoin payments. Officials said the goal is to create a “common language” for secure, cross-platform financial interactions.

The initiative includes a crypto-specific extension called x402, developed with Ethereum contributors, to incorporate blockchain rails into agent systems. The Ethereum Foundation said x402 complements its ERC-8004 standard, supporting discovery, verification, and transactions between agents. Supporters argue the framework accelerates the adoption of stablecoins and digital asset.

Data of the Day

Solana's meme coin launchpad PumpFun generated $3.38 million daily revenue, overtaking perpetuals platform Hyperliquid on DefiLlama rankings. Revenue peaked above $6.7 million earlier this year before falling 96%, bottoming at $206,000 during August. The rebound marks PumpFun’s strongest day since February, caused by growing usage and platform activity across Solana’s meme coin sector.

The turnaround is attributed to a new program allocating all revenue toward buybacks of native PUMP tokens. Since July, PumpFun has purchased nearly $100 million worth of tokens, reducing the circulating supply significantly. Analysts said the policy lifted PUMP’s price over 50%, reflecting renewed confidence in the platform’s long-term sustainability.

More Breaking News

• France’s securities regulator may block MiCA license passporting, challenging the EU’s unified crypto law and sparking debate over regulatory enforcement and legal feasibility.
• Ethereum Foundation launched a four-week Sherlock contest offering $2 million in bounties to find vulnerabilities in the upcoming Fusaka network upgrade.
• Altcoin leverage surged to $38 billion ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision, heightening risks of liquidations and volatile market corrections this week.
• Bitwise filed with the SEC to launch an Avalanche ETF, joining asset managers racing to debut altcoin products amid growing institutional demand.
• Gemini and the SEC reached a tentative settlement in a two-year case over its Earn product, pausing litigation as final terms are negotiated.

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