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  1. RESEARCH · dev.to — MCP tag English(EN) ·

    5 x402-Powered MCP Servers You Can Pay Today (May 2026)

    The x402 protocol, designed for per-API call payments in USDC, has seen rapid adoption since its launch in May 2025. Major players like Coinbase and Cloudflare have implemented it, with hyperscalers AWS, Google Cloud, and Circle following suit. This has enabled developers to offer services charged per API call without traditional merchant accounts, with five examples highlighted including real-time technical analysis, agent commerce for gift cards, CAPTCHA solving, AI industry intelligence, and zero-knowledge identity verification. AI

    IMPACT Enables new micro-payment models for AI services and tools, potentially lowering barriers to entry for developers.

  2. COMMENTARY · dev.to — MCP tag English(EN) ·

    The Agent Payment Protocol Stack: Why Nobody Is Winning — And Everyone Is

    The agent economy is developing a layered protocol stack rather than a single dominant player, with four key layers: Discovery (MCP), Identity (AP2/TAP), Checkout (ACP), and Settlement (x402/MPP). These protocols are designed to work together, enabling agents to discover services, authenticate spending, negotiate transactions, and settle payments seamlessly. Builders are advised to adopt these layers incrementally, starting with settlement and discovery, to cater to the evolving needs of agentic commerce. AI

    The Agent Payment Protocol Stack: Why Nobody Is Winning — And Everyone Is

    IMPACT Explains the foundational infrastructure enabling agentic commerce and automated transactions.

  3. RESEARCH · Fortune English(EN) ·

    Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover $70 billion in forgotten funds held by state governments

    Eisen, a startup focused on helping individuals recover unclaimed funds held by state governments, has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by MissionOG. The company's service assists financial platforms in managing escheatment, a process where dormant assets are turned over to the state, and aims to reunite customers with their money. Eisen is particularly focused on the burgeoning issue of unclaimed cryptocurrency assets, which are increasingly being treated as escheatable property by states. AI

    Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover $70 billion in forgotten funds held by state governments

    IMPACT Helps financial institutions manage unclaimed assets, particularly crypto, potentially reducing user friction and improving compliance.

  4. MEME · TechCrunch AI English(EN) ·

    5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase

    TechCrunch is reminding potential attendees that early bird pricing for its Disrupt 2026 conference ends on May 29th. The event, scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, in San Francisco, aims to connect founders with investors and provide opportunities for fundraising and scaling. It will feature startup competitions, curated matchmaking, and insights from industry leaders. AI