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PhotonPay launches on PhotonPass: Turning "clearing speed" into a "strategic advantage" and creating a closed-loop full-stack financial operating system.
According to ChainCatcher, PhotonPay, the next-generation global payment operating system, recently announced the launch of its account-to-account (A2A) transfer function – PhotonPass – designed to inject ultra-fast liquidity into the global business network. PhotonPass supports instant internal transfers between more than 19 major fiat currencies and core stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. This function eliminates the constraints of traditional correspondent banking networks, achieving "instantaneous fund transfers," while reducing intermediary bank fees, eliminating settlement queues, and unnecessary exchange rate risks. Simultaneously, relying on an AI-driven risk control engine, each transfer supports real-time tracking and automated compliance verification, ensuring the safety of funds. The strategic significance of PhotonPass extends far beyond simple transfer speed; it serves as the architectural anchor of PhotonPay's entire "payment operating system." By seamlessly connecting core modules such as Global Checkout, Custody Wallets, and Automated FX, PhotonPass transforms previously fragmented financial touchpoints into a single, programmable flow of funds. This allows global businesses to manage their global finances with high flexibility and composability, much like orchestrating front-end software code. Lewison, founder and CEO of PhotonPay, stated, “The competitive landscape of global commerce no longer depends solely on strategy itself, but also on the infrastructure for executing that strategy. PhotonPass completes a closed loop within the PhotonPay operating system, bringing us one step closer to our initial vision: building a financial infrastructure that truly keeps pace with modern commerce and covers all global markets.” PhotonPass is now fully available to PhotonPay users.
CNBC: Some companies that laid off employees due to AI are now regretting it and are rehiring.
According to a CNBC report on July 1st, some companies that previously laid off employees citing AI as a reason have begun rehiring, citing the failure of automated systems to fully handle related tasks. Analysts believe that increasing AI usage while cutting staff is not necessarily the best path to drive business growth. Ford is one of the latest companies to adjust its direction. Ford is rehiring hundreds of experienced engineers to address quality issues that automated systems cannot resolve. Charles Poon, Ford's vice president of hardware engineering, stated, "AI is a very good tool, but its effectiveness depends on the quality of the information you use to train it." Commonwealth Bank of Australia and IBM are also re-emphasizing human capital after layoffs and investments in AI technology. Last year, Commonwealth Bank of Australia laid off more than 40 customer service staff and replaced them with AI voice robots, but the system could not meet the demand, leading to an increase in calls, and the bank subsequently withdrew its layoff decision. IBM previously used AI to replace some human resources functions; the system could handle about 94% of routine requests, but could not handle the remaining 6%, including those involving ethical dilemmas. IBM subsequently announced plans to triple its hiring for entry-level positions in the US by 2026. An Orgvue report revealed that 39% of business leaders had laid off employees due to AI deployments, with 55% admitting that their layoff decisions were flawed. Robert Half data showed that 32% of US hiring managers said they had canceled a position primarily due to AI, subsequently rehiring for the same or similar roles. Capitol Technology University stated that AI is changing the workplace, but companies are finding that human-machine collaboration is more valuable than completely replacing human workers.
CNBC: Polymarket's annualized revenue surpasses $1 billion six weeks after its US exchange launch.
According to a CNBC report by Foresight News , Polymarket exclusively revealed to CNBC that its annualized revenue has well over $1 billion. This news comes six weeks after its US exchange removed its waiting list access restrictions, coinciding with a significant surge in trading volume on its international platform driven by the FIFA World Cup. According to data from Dune Analytics, Polymarket's daily trading volume on its US platform increased from approximately $50 million in mid-May to over $200 million on June 20th; its weekly trading volume on its international platform, after declining in April and May, has reached an all-time high thanks to the World Cup fever. Polymarket's US exchange launched last December, after being banned from operating in the US in 2022 for failing to register as required. Subsequently, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice dropped their investigations into the company last July without filing charges. Currently, Polymarket's US platform operates as a CFTC-regulated exchange. The platform had been on a waiting list until six weeks ago when it opened to mobile users; a desktop version is still unavailable. US users must download the app by scanning a QR code on the website to trade.
PhotonPay released the "2026 Global Game Operations White Paper: From Traffic Growth to Revenue Realization".
According to ChainCatcher, PhotonPay, a next-generation global payment operating system focused on stablecoins, officially released its "2026 Global Game Operations White Paper: From Traffic Growth to Revenue Realization" today. The report reveals an industry pain point that is severely eroding the profits of global game publishers: although the top 100 mobile games globally have captured 57% (approximately $46.6 billion) of the mobile market revenue, the extreme fragmentation of backend payment channels is leading to a significant loss of transactions globally, leaving countless overseas game developers facing the awkward situation of "having revenue but struggling to cash it in." To address this pain point, PhotonPay has launched a multi-route aggregated payment network that automatically converts players' local fiat currency payments into compliant on-chain stablecoins in the backend. This solution achieves second-level clearing and real-time settlement in over 200 countries and regions worldwide without altering the player's native payment experience. PhotonPay is reportedly a stablecoin-driven global financial infrastructure operating system. Designed specifically for modern enterprises and global platforms, PhotonPay empowers businesses to achieve seamless fund receipts, payments, exchanges, and settlements between fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single, compliance-first interface. PhotonPay's service network covers more than 200 countries and regions worldwide, and it holds relevant financial licenses in key global markets, committed to reshaping the efficiency boundaries of global payroll and payments in the digital asset era.
CNBC: SpaceX signs $6.3 billion computing power deal with US AI company Reflection
PANews reported on June 22 that, according to CNBC, SpaceX (SPCX.O) has signed a computing power agreement with US AI startup Reflection, with the deal potentially worth up to $6.3 billion.
CNBC: Market sentiment improves as SpaceX's epic IPO debuts on Nasdaq today.
According to Mars Finance, SpaceX will officially debut on Nasdaq on Friday, June 12th, completing one of the largest IPOs in history. The offering price is set at $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion and valuing the company at approximately $1.77 trillion. CNBC reports that this IPO makes SpaceX the seventh most valuable U.S. listed company globally and is considered a key event propelling its founder, Elon Musk, towards becoming the world's first trillionaire. The report points out that the retail allocation was lower than expected, only slightly over 20%, reflecting strong demand and intense competition from institutional investors. In the market, global stock markets generally rose ahead of SpaceX's listing, with risk appetite recovering. One driving factor was US President Trump's sharp shift in policy towards Iran, stating that a US-Iran agreement could be signed "in the coming days," significantly easing geopolitical tensions. Trump had previously threatened military action against Iran and strikes its key energy facilities, but subsequently stated at the White House that a "war solution" had been reached and the text of the agreement was being finalized. CNBC analysis suggests that the market's risk assets have received significant support in the short term due to the combined effects of IPO sentiment and easing geopolitical risks, and investors are awaiting SpaceX's first day of trading to validate the strength of the current sentiment.