Launching its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, Western Union has taken its first step toward blockchain-based payments and onchain settlement for its worldwide remittance network. While Western Union has stated its intention to spread the stablecoin to over 40 countries in 2026, one of the crypto infrastructure platforms participating in the
On Monday, decentralized finance protocol Aave took swift action by filing an emergency motion in New York. The purpose was to overturn a restraining order issued by a US law firm, which had been put in place to prevent Arbitrum DAO from releasing 30,766 frozen Ether to the victims of the Kelp
“Withdraw Protection,” a new user-centric security feature that allows users more control over the protection of their digital assets, was introduced by Binance today. The new feature, which users may activate at any time, offers an additional layer of account security as part of Binance’s continuous commitment to proactive user
The Binance Online, a new global virtual event scheduled for May 13 at 11 a.m. UTC, was announced by Binance today. Leading experts in the fields of technology, blockchain infrastructure, institutional finance, and cryptocurrency come together for a live digital show that is broadcast worldwide on Binance Square. Binance Online’s programs,
Today, Kresus, a blockchain infrastructure firm and Canton Network implementation partner, announced a partnership to assist businesses and organizations in various sectors in designing, developing, and implementing blockchain applications in real-world settings. The partnership will support them at every stage of the process, from initial integration to full-scale launch. The partnership
Monday, when Asian stocks started trading, Bitcoin soared 2.7% in three hours, surpassing $80,000 for the first time since January 31, 2026. According to CMC data, the Bitcoin surge started at 1:25 am UTC and rose from $78,415 to $80,000 roughly 75 minutes later, then to $80,515 by 4:20 am UTC.
Proof of significant global adoption is the +673% rise in stablecoin active addresses in the last five years. Nevertheless, the analysts at JPMorgan are challenging the notion that an increase in consumption would always lead to a rise in market capitalization. According to JPMorgan’s estimations, stablecoin transactions have reached an accelerated
In anticipation of Tuesday’s first quarter earnings announcement, Strategy—the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder in the world—has temporarily suspended all cryptocurrency acquisitions. In a post on X, where he often signals intended acquisitions, executive chairman Michael Saylor said “No buys this week” on Sunday. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based corporation recently
In its third round of over-the-counter (OTC) sales to BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 10,000 ETH for an additional $22.9 million, or an average price of $2,292 per coin. In a post on X published on Friday, the Ethereum Foundation said that the proceeds from this sale
The next phase of Web3 adoption will not be defined by retail participation or speculative cycles, but by whether institutions can meaningfully engage with blockchain-based systems. Financial institutions, asset managers, healthcare organizations, and governments bring with them not only capital, but also stringent requirements around compliance, data protection, and operational
