Today’s Insider ⬇️
💳 Virtual Payment: Alchemy unveils Visa-powered virtual payment card for AI agents
🚀 Infrastructure Upgrade: Base targets June 25 mainnet launch for Beryl upgrade and new B20 token standard
📈 Public Listing: Kalshi considers IPO as $2B annualized revenue, $22B valuation fuels optimism
Market Update
Market | Value | Day P&L | YTD |
Bitcoin | $63,077 | +0.35 | -39.63% |
Ethereum | $1,702 | +1.04% | -32.19% |
Solana | $69 | +0.65% | -52.49% |
XRP | $1.13 | -1.04% | -47.87% |
S&P 500 | $7,500 | +1.08% | +25.68% |
Gold | $4,165 | -1.07% | +25.46% |
1. Alchemy Launches Visa-Powered Virtual Payment Card for AI Agents
Virtual payment: Alchemy has launched AgentCard, a virtual Visa card for AI agents with built-in spend controls, a dedicated crypto wallet, and support for emerging agent payment protocols like x402 and Stripe's MPP.
🔎 Insider Insight: Collapsing agent setup into a single API call addresses the operational friction that has slowed real-world AI agent deployment. With Mastercard's AP4M and MetaMask's Agent Wallet already live, the race to become the default payment infrastructure for AI agents is intensifying rapidly.
Top Crypto Insider Pick of 2026
BlockchainFX Attracts Massive Attention as it Nears $15M Presale Target
BlockchainFX (BFX) is transforming global trading by merging traditional financial markets with decentralized technology. The platform provides seamless access to multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, and commodities, all within a single, unified ecosystem.
Meanwhile, with transparency and security at its core, BlockchainFX delivers faster transactions, lower fees, and improved accessibility. Its user-friendly interface and all-in-one design have earned it several innovation awards, making it a trusted solution for both institutional and retail investors.
By combining advanced technology with simplicity, BlockchainFX is redefining the trading experience for both experienced and beginner traders. As demand for secure and versatile trading platforms grows, BlockchainFX continues to gain recognition and interest from a global audience.
💡 Pro Tip: Having raised over $14 million in presale funding, BlockchainFX is proving its strong market appeal. At a presale price of $0.035, compared to the $0.05 launch price, $BFX offers an attractive entry point for early investors. With its focus on accessibility, innovation, and value, BlockchainFX positions itself as a compelling solution in the trading world, ensuring it’s more than just another token; it’s a practical tool for modern traders.
2. Base Targets June 25 Mainnet Launch for Beryl Upgrade Introducing Native B20 Token Standard
Infrastructure upgrade: Base has deployed Beryl to testnet, introducing B20, a native token standard built into node software, and cutting Ethereum withdrawal delays from seven to five days, with mainnet activation set for June 25.
🔎 Insider Insight: Building token logic as a precompiled Rust contract rather than EVM bytecode gives B20 issuers performance and regulatory control advantages over standard smart contract tokens. Base's four-week upgrade cadence since breaking from the OP Stack signals a meaningfully faster development pace that compounds over time.
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3. Kalshi Eyes 2027 IPO as Annualized Revenue Crosses $2 Billion
Public listing: Kalshi is exploring an IPO as early as 2027–2028 after annualized revenue crossed $2 billion — roughly three times November 2025 levels — fueled by record sports prediction contract volumes during the NBA playoffs and FIFA World Cup.
🔎 Insider Insight: With sports contracts potentially accounting for up to 90% of revenue, the IPO thesis is heavily dependent on favorable resolution of ongoing state-level legal challenges. A Supreme Court ruling against sports prediction markets would fundamentally alter the business case that makes a public listing attractive.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
