Western Union to Launch Solana-Based USDPT Stablecoin
Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed that the company’s Solana-based stablecoin, USDPT, is in its final preparation stages for a scheduled launch next month.
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OKX Expands US Institutional Push With BitGo Off-Exchange Settlement Integration
OKX is strengthening its US presence by adopting BitGo’s settlement infrastructure, enabling institutional clients to trade without pre-funding while assets remain in custody.
Mastercard Joins Blockchain Security Standards Council to Boost Industry-Wide Security
Mastercard has joined the Blockchain Security Standards Council, aiming to strengthen security, trust, and interoperability across blockchain and digital asset ecosystems.
Bitcoin Falls Toward $75K as Fed Nominee Warsh Signals Policy Independence
Bitcoin and crypto stocks fell as Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh emphasized central bank independence, while analysts still see potential upside later in 2026.
Japan Tests Tokenized Government Bonds as Digital Collateral on Canton Network
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Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed Loans in UK amid FCA Regulatory Push
Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.