Financial Institutions and Banks

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…

Just finished signup and ID checks on Binance and feeling ready to trade? Pause for a moment, because understanding every category of Binance fees can shape your outcomes far more than many newcomers expect. Beyond the trading commission itself, you’ll also encounter costs tied to deposits and withdrawals, which should be factored into any plan…

One of the world’s largest banks — JPMorgan — is preparing to launch a new service that will allow clients to use Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral for loans. Bloomberg reports this, citing sources close to the company. A new step by Wall Street towards cryptocurrencies The bank intends to offer international clients…

DraftKings announced a partnership with Polymarket after acquiring the CFTC-licensed company Railbird. As part of the deal, Polymarket will become the clearing center for a new regulated prediction market—a move that could boost blockchain adoption in traditional finance. Regulated predictions and the role of Polymarket The deal with Railbird allows DraftKings to launch its own…

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…

After updating its previous all-time high in mid-August, bitcoin has set another record, reaching $125,506 in the first days of October. The coin continues to rise with no sign of a correction, entering the historically strongest quarter. At the same time, one of the fastest Layer-2 projects based on BTC — Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) —…

S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched a new index called S&P Digital Markets 50, which combines 15 cryptocurrencies and 35 stocks of companies related to the digital asset industry. The project aims to provide investors with broad access to the tokenized instruments market and the growing blockchain technology sector. The index was created in partnership…

The international payment system SWIFT, through which the lion’s share of cross-border transfers in the world passes, is planning to launch its own blockchain. This decision coincided with the growing interest in stablecoins and increasing discussions about competition with Ripple. However, SWIFT’s strategy is different: it’s not about competing with a single fintech company, but…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated at the Token2049 conference in Singapore that in the next five years, most major markets will develop frameworks for asset tokenization. According to him, the process is inevitable and will eventually encompass the entire financial system. ‘Tokenization is like a high-speed train’ Tenev emphasized that tokenization has already become an…