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The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has introduced a Stablecoin Testing Initiative for Web3 users, launching a testnet "faucet" that allows individuals to claim test versions of its state-backed stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). This initiative, which distributes un-reserved test tokens (tFRNT), is designed for developers to test integration and for new users to understand how the technology works across eight different testnets, including Ethereum (Sepolia), Solana (Devnet), and Avalanche (Fuji). You can find more details and access the testing tool directly on the official Wyoming Stable Token Commission Testnet Faucet page. https://stabletoken.wyo.gov/pages/faucet

The $148 Billion Swipe Fee Killer The cost of credit card processing is a massive economic burden on U.S. merchants, totaling over $148 billion annually. While consumers are often unaware of these fees, businesses typically pay between 1.5% and 3.5% of every transaction. For a small business operating on a thin 5% profit margin, a 3% card fee can consume 60% of the potential profit. This is why I'm so happy that Square now allows Businesses to accept Bitcoin payments. My only concern is the trade-off with fraud protection offered by credit card companies. If someone were to figure out how to access and use my QR code or the tap-to-pay feature, there is no system to reimburse me for the lost funds. Also, using Bitcoin to purchase goods or services is treated by the IRS as an exchange of property, making it a taxable transaction that can result in a capital gains for the customer. Hopefully, Congress will provide relief for this issue soon, through the CLARITY Act, which could allow for de minimus transactions to be excluded from capital gains taxes.

I’ve come to believe that Satoshi’s vision isn’t just about embracing Bitcoin — it’s about believing in ourselves and working to make the world a better place before we leave it. I run a Bitcoin node and dollar-cost average into Bitcoin when I can, but I’m still reliant on the fiat system to pay my bills and support my family. Bitcoin gives me hope that the future can be better for everyone. I just need to tune out the noise and focus on what I can do to leave the world better than I found it. It’s easier said than done, but I’m committed to the cause and will keep grinding until fiat is no longer necessary — in my life and in the lives of others.

Some Peony Lane Malbec to celebrate a new all time high and the movement to replacing the current financial system.

Wyoming’s Frontier Token Pits Public Money Against Private Stablecoins https://share.newsbreak.com/ewh77b0r?s=i16 I’m interested in the communities thoughts/opinions on this new state stablecoin.

US must pass regulations or risk losing crypto race — Wyoming Symposium https://share.newsbreak.com/emnl1fh8?s=i16

Wyoming Launches First State-Issued Stablecoin in US https://share.newsbreak.com/emn9phh8?s=i16