Cloudflare (NET) and Coinbase (COIN) are launching the x402 Foundation to create an open Internet standard for digital payments, enabling seamless transactions across geographies and currencies. The collaboration aims to advance Internet-native money and monetization for APIs and content. Cloudflare introduced multiple products in 2025 to enhance its capabilities.

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