Guides: Stablecoins

Stablecoin card (USDC): how it works, fees, and where it fails
How a stablecoin card turns a USDC balance into a card payment, what protects the balance and where fees hide.

What is x402? How agents pay per request in USDC, in plain language
The x402 protocol without code: the payment flow, facilitators, fees, spending caps and the risks for AI agents.

How long does an international money transfer take? (2026)
Wise, Revolut, SWIFT gpi and USDC transfer times compared, why transfers get delayed, and how to speed them up.

How to buy USDC with a credit or debit card, and the hidden fees
Which platforms take cards for USDC, why issuers often bill it as a cash advance, and what the fees add up to.