Western Union is taking a step into the digital era. The company has announced that in early 2026 it will launch its own stablecoin, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain. This decision is a logical continuation of its strategy to expand its presence in digital finance. Growth of digital wallets and the shift to Web3 The…
Aave Labs, the developer of the eponymous decentralized lending ecosystem, has acquired Stable Finance, a San Francisco-based company. The deal opens up Aave‘s entry into the retail onchain services market. Founded in 2023, the Stable Financeapp allows users to deposit funds from bank accounts, cards, or crypto wallets to earn yield on stablecoins through overcollateralized…
Oracle provider RedStone has connected prediction market data from Kalshi to all its networks. That’s over 110 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Base, TON and Sui. Now decentralized applications (DApps) will be able to use Kalshi data on real-world events: from elections and Fed decisions to TV appearances by Taylor Swift. Yes, even that can now…
Polymarket has introduced a new prediction market with 15-minute intervals, powered by decentralized oracles from Chainlink. Now users can bet on short-term price movements of popular cryptocurrencies. The Chainlink oracle network supplies the system with verified real-time data, which determines the outcome of bets. The idea is simple — guess whether the price will rise…
The US Federal Reserve System has officially included cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and AI payments in the agenda of its conference for the first time. During the speeches, representatives of the regulator and the industry stated that the central bank must become an active participant in the “revolution in payments” and adapt its infrastructure to the digital…
Moca Network has introduced AIR Shop—a new loyalty platform where rewards can be verified. Its launch is the result of collaboration with SK Planet and Spree Finance, who are responsible for the project’s infrastructure and commercial aspects. AIR Shop provides access to multi-ecosystem bonuses and offers a rewards system that can be confirmed via blockchain…
Elon Musk’s aerospace company is once again in the spotlight. This week, SpaceX transferred $257 million worth of Bitcoin — this is already the second major transaction in the past three months. The movement of assets sparked a wave of discussion: investors are speculating whether the company is preparing to sell part of its holdings…
27-year-old Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has decided to launch his own banking platform — the relevant application has already been filed for registration. According to the documents, the future service will support crypto payments. For MrBeast this is a new stage in his career: from YouTube videos, he is moving to launching a…
The banking division of Sony has applied for a national license that will allow its subsidiary Connectia Trust to conduct a range of cryptocurrency operations. This is stated in official documents. According to the application, Sony plans to issue stablecoins, create reserves, provide custodial services, and manage digital assets. In recent months, more and more…
Stripe is taking another step towards cryptocurrencies by starting to test subscription payments in stablecoins as part of expanding its crypto capabilities. The payment giant has begun rolling out a feature that allows businesses to accept recurring payments in stablecoins. This is another significant step towards integrating crypto into familiar financial processes. Subscriptions in USDC…
Analysts at William Blair are confident that stablecoins are entering a commercial phase. They have initiated coverage of Circle Internet Group (ticker CRCL) with an outperform rating and call the company one of the main beneficiaries of the upcoming shift in the global financial system. According to analysts, stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading and…
The Solana Foundation has signed a memorandum of cooperation with South Korean company Wavebridge. The partners will develop a regulated stablecoin pegged to the national currency — the South Korean won (KRW). The project aims to create infrastructure that will meet the requirements of financial regulators. Special emphasis is placed on integrating stablecoins into the…
