Today’s Insider ⬇️
🚀 Onchain Payment: GoMining Launches GoBTC Pay to Bring Native Instant Payments to Bitcoin
🏦 Tokenized Infrastructure: Bank of Italy calls for EU to explore tokenized SEPA payments
✅ New Pivot? Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as it navigates downturn, shifts to AI-native operations
Market Update
Market | Value | Day P&L | YTD |
Bitcoin | $80,268 | +0.37 | -22.24% |
Ethereum | $2,304 | +1.24% | -0.64% |
Solana | $92 | +4.21% | -45.06% |
XRP | $1.41 | +1.61% | -40.04% |
S&P 500 | $7,391 | +0.74% | +30.50% |
Gold | $4,723 | +0.51% | +41.28% |
1. GoMining Launches GoBTC Pay to Enable Free, Instant Bitcoin Payments at Point of Sale
Onchain payment: GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay, a Bitcoin payment protocol enabling free, instant peer-to-peer payments on Bitcoin's base layer at a 0.2% merchant fee — well below traditional card processing costs.
🔎 Insider Insight: Running its own mining pool to confirm transactions removes the third-party dependency that has limited previous Bitcoin payment solutions. With only 2,300 U.S. businesses accepting Bitcoin despite 22% adult ownership, the gap GoBTC Pay targets is substantial.
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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. Bank of Italy Calls on EU to Explore Tokenized Extension of SEPA Payments Network
Tokenized infrastructure: The Bank of Italy's Deputy Governor has called on the EU to explore a tokenized extension of SEPA, the common euro payments framework covering $135.7 trillion in semi-annual transaction value.
🔎 Insider Insight: Framing tokenization as a SEPA evolution rather than a replacement is politically pragmatic, building on existing infrastructure rather than disrupting it. The call signals growing central bank momentum to engage with tokenized payments before private stablecoins set the terms.
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3. Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff as It Pivots to AI-Native Operations
New pivot? Coinbase is cutting roughly 14% of its workforce — approximately 680 employees — as it restructures toward AI-native operations following a $667 million Q4 net loss.
🔎 Insider Insight: Armstrong's framing of the cuts as an AI transition rather than a market response signals a strategic reset, not just cost management. Coming alongside similar moves at Crypto.com, Gemini, and Block, crypto layoffs tied to AI integration suggest the industry is repricing the value of human headcount.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
