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Archive · June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026.
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Story 01

Coinbase Launches AI Investment Adviser and Developer Platform for U.S. Users

Coinbase introduced Coinbase Advisor, an AI-powered investment adviser, and a new developer platform for its U.S. app, aiming to attract users from traditional financial advisors and fintechs offering automated advice. By actively promoting AI-driven financial guidance, Coinbase seeks to shift customer expectations toward digital-first advisory services and prompt regulators to examine the use of AI in investment recommendations. Banks and fintechs relying on human advisors now face direct competition from AI-enabled platforms.

Source: PYMNTS
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Ripple Invests in Flutterwave, Integrates RLUSD Stablecoin for African Payments

Ripple invested in Flutterwave’s Series E round, valuing the African payments firm at $3.25 billion, and began integrating its RLUSD stablecoin for cross-border and domestic payments. This partnership directly challenges incumbent payment providers in Africa, as banks and PSPs must now decide whether to develop their own digital asset strategies to keep pace with stablecoin-enabled transactions. African regulators will likely revisit stablecoin frameworks as adoption grows.

Source: Finextra
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Visa and Revolut Launch Click to Pay Across Europe, Targeting 40 Million Customers

Visa and Revolut launched Click to Pay across Europe, bringing tokenized checkout to over 40 million users and expanding their influence in digital wallets. By offering a seamless, secure checkout, they aim to reduce reliance on guest checkout and card-on-file methods, prompting wallet providers like PayPal and Apple Pay to enhance their own solutions. Merchants now encounter a new standard for frictionless payments at checkout.

Source: Finextra
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Coinbase to Offer Tokenized US Stocks With Dividend Payouts

Coinbase will launch tokenized US stocks, allowing users to hold digital shares and receive dividends directly on its platform, challenging traditional brokerages and exchanges. Brokerages that rely on conventional equity trading must now accelerate their tokenization initiatives to retain digitally native investors who seek faster settlement and lower barriers to entry. Regulators are expected to scrutinize tokenized securities as they blur the boundaries between crypto and traditional finance.

Source: The Block
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Interchecks Raises $50 Million to Expand Instant A2A Payments Platform

Interchecks raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Bettor Capital and plans to expand its instant account-to-account (A2A) payments platform, directly challenging legacy payment rails and other A2A providers. The company will use the new capital to develop products and enter new markets, putting pressure on banks and traditional processors as instant A2A payments threaten ACH and card-based transaction volumes. Merchants and platforms now have more options for faster settlement.

Source: Finextra
The Long Memory
“Despite the rise of instant payments, over 60% of global B2B transactions still rely on manual invoicing and reconciliation, highlighting a persistent gap in payment automation.

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