Meta Pays Creators in USDC via Solana and Polygon
Meta activated USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines on April 29, 2026, via Stripe on Solana and Polygon. No Meta-coin.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value against a reference asset, such as a fiat currency (e.g. the US dollar) or a commodity (such as gold).
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Israel Approves BILS: First Regulated Shekel Stablecoin on Solana
Israel approved BILS on April 28, 2026, the first regulated shekel stablecoin on Solana, issued by Bits of Gold with Fireblocks custody and an EY audit.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Stanley MSNXX: Wall Street Targets Stablecoin Reserves
Morgan Stanley's MSNXX fund targets stablecoin reserves under the GENIUS Act with a $10M minimum entry. Wall Street is now competing for the $316B stablecoin li
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Tied to Iran in Historic Sanctions Action
Tether froze $344M in USDT on April 23, 2026 — the largest single stablecoin freeze ever — targeting Iran-linked wallets under U.S. Operation Economic Fury.
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
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