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26 Feb 2026

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Meta plans to integrate stablecoin payments, while Block slashes 40% of its workforce. In trending topics, we cover Jane Street, which has been sued by Terraforms, and add our few sats to the ongoing SoMe discussions about market manipulation.
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Meta to introduce stablecoin payments?
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate stablecoin payments later this year, according to CoinDesk. The company has contacted third party firms to support stablecoin based transactions and may introduce a new wallet, with Stripe mentioned as a potential partner. The move would mark a renewed effort in digital payments after Meta abandoned its earlier stablecoin projects, Libra and later Diem, amid regulatory pressure. A spokesperson said there are no plans to launch a Meta stablecoin and that the focus is on enabling users and businesses to pay using their preferred methods.
Block slashes 40% of its workforce
Block Inc. is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs, reducing its workforce from over 10,000 to under 6,000, as CEO Jack Dorsey restructures the company to be sm
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