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.
Fintech
In this category we explore the world of fintech, a rapidly evolving sector that combines technology and finance to revolutionise the way we manage money, investments and payments. Learn about the latest innovations, the most promising platforms and how these technologies are changing our financial habits.
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KBank Drops SWIFT for Ripple: Korea's Cross-Border Bet
KBank, South Korea's exclusive Upbit banking partner, signed with Ripple on April 27, 2026. Phase 2 targets UAE and Thailand corridors using Palisade SaaS.
UniCredit and Banca Sella Join Qivalis: Europe's First Institutional Euro Stablecoin Takes Shape
12 European banks, including UniCredit and Banca Sella, have chosen Fireblocks to build Qivalis — the first institutional, MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. Launc
BESO ETF: GSR Brings Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Together on Nasdaq
BESO, the GSR Crypto Core3 ETF, launched on Nasdaq on April 22, 2026 — the first actively managed US ETF combining Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana with staking re
Stripe's Bid to Become the AWS of Payments With Stablecoins and Blockchain
Stripe is integrating stablecoins and blockchain across its entire payments stack, aiming to become the AWS of money. Visa, Mastercard and OpenAI are already on
Goldman Sachs Enters Bitcoin With a Monthly Income ETF
Goldman Sachs has filed a Bitcoin monthly income ETF with the SEC. After Morgan Stanley, Wall Street's biggest names are all in. Here's what changes.
France Challenges Dollar Dominance: Lescure Backs Qivalis Euro Stablecoin
Euro stablecoin volumes are just 0.2% of on-chain transactions. France's Finance Minister and 12 EU banks want to change that — fast.
Legal & General Tokenizes £50 Billion On-Chain with Calastone
Legal & General Asset Management has tokenized over £50 billion in money market funds via Calastone's CTD Network, live on Ethereum. The largest single institutional RWA move of 2026 — and it's already on-chain.
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