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PYUSD Arrives in Venmo on Arbitrum, Putting the Stablecoin in Front of 67 Million Monthly Users
PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, is now available to eligible Venmo users on the Arbitrum network, providing access to over 67 million monthly active accounts. This integration marks a significant step in expanding consumer access to PYUSD on an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, following its earlier deployment on Arbitrum by PayPal. Users can buy, sell, send, and spend PYUSD within Venmo with no transaction fees, though external wallet transfers incur network fees. Balances held within Venmo or PayPal can earn rewards, with PayPal promoting a 4% annual rate in 2026.
MoonPay puts a non-custodial Solana wallet inside ChatGPT and Claude with PayBox
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that integrates with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. This allows users to manage crypto assets, trade, and make purchases directly within chat interfaces across multiple blockchains including Solana and Ethereum. The system uses multi-party computation for key security and offers two permission modes for transactions.
Footium Season 19 Introduces Stadium Customization and Daily FC Claims
Footium has launched Season 19, introducing significant updates including Stadium Customization and Daily FC Claiming to enhance player engagement and economic depth. The football management simulation game, built on the Arbitrum network as NFTs, aims to solidify its position in the Web3 gaming landscape with these new features.
Dexsport 2026: A Hands-On Review After Actually Using It
This review provides a hands-on look at Dexsport, a non-custodial online betting platform, after a month of use. It highlights the platform's simple, no-KYC onboarding, fast crypto deposits and withdrawals, and a wide range of sports and casino betting options. Dexsport offers unique features like weekly cashback and a licensed Web3 model, differentiating it from custodial competitors like Stake and Cloudbet.
Wildcards WC Token Debuts on Arbitrum, March 26
Wildcard's WC token is launching on the Arbitrum blockchain on March 26, following its initial release on the Base blockchain in March 2025. The token, used within the Wildcard ecosystem for franchise summons in the Wildcard Premier League, will become publicly tradable via a WC/USDC pair. A deflationary mechanism burns 50% of WC spent on summons, and 70% of tokens are allocated for in-game and sponsorship rewards.
Playful Studios Launches $THOU Governance Token for Thousands Streaming Network
Playful Studios has launched $THOU, a new governance token for its Thousands Network, distinct from the $WC token used in the Wildcard game. The $THOU token aims to reward user engagement and contributions through the Thousands XP system, with the platform already demonstrating strong commercial performance. CEO Paul Bettner's Wildcard, a free-to-play action MOBA for PC, is integrating into the Thousands Network with plans for full onchain functionality by 2026.
