Animoca Brands brings Visa powered shopping to AI agents

Barclays' fintech classification of Strategy may drive institutional interest, signaling Bitcoin's growing integration into mainstream finance. The post Barclays slaps a buy rating on Strategy, calls it a fintech company alongside Visa and Mastercard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post AI-Powered Digital Commerce Advances with Animoca and Visa Pilot appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Something quietly significant happened in Hong Kong on July 8, 2026. Animoca Brands and Visa launched a live pilot of AI-powered digital commerce capabilities on the Minds platform — and for the first time, AI agents aren’t just browsing and suggesting. They’re actually buying. Key takeaways Animoca Brands and Visa launched a live pilot on July 8, 2026, enabling Minds AI agents to complete purchases and find rewards on behalf of users. The pilot started with the Bruce Lee Club Ltd eShop in Hong Kong, using Visa Intelligent Commerce infrastructure for tokenized, fraud-protected transactions. Users retain full control over their AI agents’ permissions and spending conditions at all times. A cardholder rewards and benefits directory lets agents surface personalized Visa offers based on a user’s eligible cards and purchase intent. Animoca Brands demonstrated the technology at the

Visa's AI-driven commerce program could revolutionize global transactions, reducing friction and enhancing efficiency with blockchain integration. The post Animoca-linked Minds completes AI agent commerce pilot with Visa appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iluvatar's capital raise highlights the growing demand for domestic tech solutions amid US export controls, impacting global semiconductor dynamics. The post Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX seeks $850M from Hong Kong share sale months after blockbuster IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post iFX EXPO Asia Returns to Hong Kong in 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. iFX EXPO, the world’s leading B2B event series for the online trading industry, returns to Hong Kong from 7 to 9 October 2026. Following the success of last year’s return to the city, this year’s edition enters a new chapter as it moves to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bringing together the online trading, fintech and financial services community in one of Asia’s leading financial hubs. Building on the momentum of last year’s event, the move to HKCEC reflects the continued growth of iFX EXPO Asia and the increasing importance of Hong Kong as a gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. As one of the world’s leading international financial centres, Hong Kong offers access to established financial institutions, rapidly growing fintech and digital asset ecosystems, deep capital markets and a thriving international business community,

The post 6.8000: Chinese Yuan looks contained despite PBoC push to make Hong Kong main offshore hub appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH) is capturing market attention following a sweeping set of structural measures announced by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to cement Hong Kong’s status as a global offshore hub for the Yuan.  While the central bank is proactively injecting deep liquidity via expanded business facilities and investment quotas, its broader monetary policy remains anchored in a supportive yet cautious holding pattern. This long-term push toward internationalization contrasts with a highly contained short-term technical background, where the USD/CNH pair remains firmly locked within a strictly defined trading band. USD/CNH daily chart. Source: FXStreet. Expanded liquidity facilities boost Hong Kong’s offshore yuan architecture Macro analysts at BNY highlight that the Chinese central bank has significantly upgraded cross-boundary financial

The $800M share sale could bolster Iluvatar CoreX's market position but heightens dependency on key clients like ByteDance, posing revenue risks. The post Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor plans $800M share sale in Hong Kong appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Stablecoin Transactions Break New Records as Digital Currency Adoption Grows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. June 2026 marked a pivotal moment for stablecoin transactions, as Visa’s innovative analytics platform revealed an unparalleled peak of $1.79 trillion in adjusted transaction volume. Surpassing prior records, this surge underscores the increasing adoption of stablecoins in various financial sectors, despite a volatile cryptocurrency market. Continue Reading:Stablecoin Transactions Break New Records as Digital Currency Adoption Grows Source: https://en.bitcoinhaber.net/stablecoin-transactions-break-new-records-as-digital-currency-adoption-grows