Western Union Challenges SWIFT With a Stablecoin on Solana
Western Union launches USDPT, a USD stablecoin on Solana, in May 2026 to replace SWIFT for global agent settlements. The $300B stablecoin market is at stake.
EU Bans Russian Crypto and Digital Ruble from May 24
The EU's 20th sanctions package bans Russian crypto platforms, RUBx stablecoin, and the digital ruble from May 24, 2026. Here's what it means for EU residents.
Paul Sztorc Forks Bitcoin: Satoshi's 1.1M BTC Put at Stake
Paul Sztorc announced the eCash Bitcoin hard fork on April 24, 2026, targeting block 964,000. The plan to reassign Satoshi's 1.1M BTC — worth ~$40B — has split
Russia: Sberbank Ready for Crypto Trading by July 2026
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank with 110 million customers, says it is technically ready for crypto trading — pending legislation expected by July 2026.
Bitcoin Soars Against the Dollar: Most Inverse Correlation Since 2022
Bitcoin's 30-day correlation with the Dollar Index hit -0.90 on April 24, 2026 — the most extreme level since September 2022. Here's what it means.
Trump's Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Holds Solana, dYdX, and 30+ Crypto Positions
Kevin Warsh's 69-page Fed disclosure reveals 30+ crypto holdings including Solana, dYdX, and Polymarket. He could become the first-ever pro-crypto Fed Chair.
SEC Project Crypto: The Innovation Exemption Changes Everything
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the Innovation Exemption on April 21, 2026 — a sandbox letting firms trade tokenized securities on-chain for the first time unde
Strategy Overtakes BlackRock: 815,061 BTC and a Historic Milestone
Strategy now holds 815,061 BTC, overtaking BlackRock IBIT to become the world's largest institutional Bitcoin holder for the first time since Q2 2024.
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