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Western Union eyes faster remittances with stablecoins
Western Union eyes faster remittances with stablecoins
Stablecoins could help remittance firms bypass legacy systems and reduce fees below the UN’s 3% target.
July 23, 2025
Coinbase brings perpetual futures to US users
Coinbase brings perpetual futures to US users
Nearly 90% of global crypto derivatives volume comes from perpetual futures, now offered to Coinbase’s US users.
July 22, 2025
UK considers Bitcoin sale to plug budget gap
UK considers Bitcoin sale to plug budget gap
Bitcoin seized in 2018 could now help fund public spending, but experts warn of long-term losses.
July 21, 2025
Human rights must anchor crypto design
Human rights must anchor crypto design
Self-custody, privacy, and personhood must be core design elements of crypto to protect digital freedom.
July 21, 2025
Sberbank prepares to offer cryptocurrency custody services
Sberbank prepares to offer cryptocurrency custody services
Experts say local crypto custody services are crucial to reduce reliance on foreign firms and enhance security.
July 19, 2025
Concerns rise over crypto in UK political funding
Concerns rise over crypto in UK political funding
Diverging approaches to crypto funding in politics reveal global challenges in regulating digital assets effectively.
July 18, 2025
US banks plan stablecoins as crypto rules evolve
US banks plan stablecoins as crypto rules evolve
Stablecoins pegged to fiat currencies could help banks integrate crypto into traditional finance.
July 18, 2025
The CLARITY Act defines mature blockchain systems for US regulation
The CLARITY Act defines mature blockchain systems for US regulation
Some major blockchains, including Solana and Cardano, fail to meet maturity standards under the new rules.
July 18, 2025
The US House passes CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti-CBDC crypto bills
The US House passes CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti-CBDC crypto bills
Crypto industry celebrates legislative breakthrough as the House advances long-awaited regulatory clarity.
July 18, 2025
France plans Bitcoin mining to use surplus nuclear energy
France plans Bitcoin mining to use surplus nuclear energy
Mining centres would help balance France’s electricity grid by using excess power from nuclear plants during low demand.
July 18, 2025
Satoshi Nakamoto becomes 11th richest person in the world
Satoshi Nakamoto becomes 11th richest person in the world
The mysterious creator of Bitcoin is now richer than Bill Gates and just $12 billion away from surpassing Warren Buffett.
July 18, 2025
Wealthy Indians shift to crypto as traditional assets lag
Wealthy Indians shift to crypto as traditional assets lag
Crypto trading volumes surge among India’s elite, led by family offices and institutional investors with long-term strategies.
July 17, 2025