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Bitcoin software company Breez stated that since AI coding agents have become mainstream, the demand for its developer tools has surged significantly, with consulting requests increasing by approximately 14 times. Developers and the AI agents they deploy are seeking to integrate Bitcoin payments into their applications. Breez directly attributes this growth to Anthropic's Claude Code, which was launched as a research preview in February 2025 and officially opened three months later.Breez noted that before 2025, potential partners mainly fell into three categories: staunch Bitcoin enthusiasts, crypto developers, and fintech companies that view Bitcoin as an asset class. Since the launch of Claude Code, many developers with little to no Bitcoin experience have begun to inquire, with demand coming from fitness applications, messaging apps that want users to transfer money to each other, eSIM services for travelers, and a team developing a mushroom identification app. Breez stated that these developers often choose Bitcoin for its speed, as traditional payment processing involves bank accounts and cross-border transfers, which can take weeks or even months, while its SDK can be operational in just a few minutes.Breez mentioned that an increasing number of inquiries are coming from software rather than humans, as coding agents often represent the companies deploying them in making requests. The company believes that agents prefer Bitcoin because it is permissionless; agents can build applications and set up payments for global users without needing to open bank accounts, go through approvals, or sign documents. Breez stated that its latest SDK, built on the Bitcoin scaling protocol Spark, has successfully handled the increased traffic.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin software provider Breez announced that applications built on its Breez SDK now support users receiving stablecoin payments from over 30 networks using their Bitcoin balance.Breez stated that after the recipient selects the network and amount of the payer, the SDK generates a deposit address and displays the amount received, while the payer pays from their wallet as usual; Flashnet completes the exchange in the background, and the funds ultimately enter the recipient's non-custodial wallet in the form of Bitcoin, or in the form of USD if the stable balance feature is used.In June of this year, Breez launched the ability to send USDT/USDC, allowing a single Breez-powered balance to transfer stablecoins bi-directionally across almost all networks. This update is the latest in a series of usability upgrades, following the rollout of features such as Passkey login, Cash App instant account opening, and stable balance. Breez also launched a reference application called Glow in August to showcase the capabilities of the SDK.The Breez SDK is a developer toolkit that allows applications to add Bitcoin payments without having to build their own payment infrastructure, covering wallet creation, sending and receiving, and Lightning Network payments. Developers can provide Bitcoin functionality with minimal code, without needing to run nodes or manage liquidity.In July of this year, Breez announced a partnership with Turnkey, allowing developers to add non-custodial Bitcoin support to wallet applications running on their own servers.

Swiss Bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer BitBox announced that any BitBox hardware wallet user can create a Lightning Network hot wallet within the mobile BitBoxApp, allowing them to recharge directly from on-chain balances and pay invoices without switching between multiple apps, wallets, or third-party services. This Lightning wallet is derived from the user's existing BitBox backup, eliminating the need to record new mnemonic phrases, while the two wallets remain independent.The Lightning Network side operates as a hot wallet, aimed at small and everyday payment scenarios such as coffee, invoices, and quick transfers, while long-term savings are still managed by the hardware device. Within the BitBoxApp, users can scan and pay Lightning invoices, send and receive Bitcoin, obtain a dedicated Lightning address, recharge from the on-chain wallet, and transfer funds back again.This feature is built on the Breez SDK, making BitBox one of Breez's over 100 integrated partners. It is supported by Spark, allowing users to operate without running nodes, opening channels, or managing liquidity, with funds always kept under the user's control. Breez launched the developer app Glow in August to help developers understand how Lightning wallets operate and build their own products.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin payment startup Breez announced the completion of a $5 million funding round, with participation from Entrée Capital, ego death capital, Plan ₿ Fund, and Timechain.According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, Breez is a provider of Lightning Network solutions, reimagining how the Lightning Network works with embedded non-custodial SDKs, allowing any company to easily integrate P2P payments and enabling users to access their Bitcoin from any device or application. With this Lightning SDK, companies can create value for users more quickly without worrying about their Lightning infrastructure, liquidity management, or on-chain interoperability.

ChainCatcher news, XRPL Grants announced the list of selected projects for the seventh batch, with seven projects selected for XRPL Grants Wave 7, totaling over $700,000 in funding.It is reported that the selected projects include: cryptocurrency payment infrastructure BitBob, stablecoin payment platform Breezepay, cryptocurrency consulting service provider Kodelab, multi-chain DEX and cross-chain DEX aggregator Moai Finance, decentralized exchange and tokenization platform Propto, cryptocurrency point-of-sale terminal Tender Merchant, and cross-chain key management network VWBL.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, the Lightning Network solution provider Breez announced the completion of a new funding round of $4.5 million, led by ego death capital and Entrée Capital, with participation from Hivemind Ventures, Fulgur Ventures, Hawk Digital Innovation, and Bitcoiner Ventures.It is reported that Breez's Lightning Network client provides services such as Lightning Network point-of-sale software and a local podcast player, and develops Lightning Network-based applications and use cases through its non-custodial Lightning SDK. Breez has previously received investment from Seetee, a subsidiary of the Norwegian investment group Aker focused on Bitcoin. (source link)