Agent Payments, Base & MetaMask Tokens, and USAT

The Fed’s latest rate cut sparks fresh debate—has Powell quietly abandoned the 2% inflation target, and what does it mean for markets and Bitcoin? Meanwhile, the SEC has approved generic ETF listing standards, clearing the way for rapid launches of altcoin and meme coin ETFs. On the innovation front, Google and Coinbase’s x402 integration paves the way for AI agents to transact with stablecoins, while reports suggest Coinbase’s Base may launch its own token to accelerate network growth. And in stablecoin news, Tether unveils USAT, a new U.S.-regulated product led by Bo Hines. From Wall Street to Web3, today’s moves could reshape the entire financial landscape.