Western Union CEO Embraces Stablecoins as a Path to Innovation and Efficiency

Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan stated in a recent interview that stablecoins should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat to the company’s business model. He emphasized that stablecoins can facilitate faster and cheaper cross-border transactions, benefiting both the company and its customers. McGranahan told Bloomberg that while stablecoins cannot be directly spent … Read more

Obama-Russiagate Hoax Accusations Erupt: Prediction Markets Wager on Possible Indictments

Former U.S. President Barack Obama was recently accused of colluding with members of his administration to fabricate what has been termed Russiagate, following a report alleging that Russia was involved in meddling with the 2016 presidential election. Prediction markets are already wagering on the possibility of his indictment. Polymarket Degens Believe Obama Won’t Be Indicted … Read more

Block Initiates Onboarding of Sellers for Bitcoin Lightning Payments on Square

Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has announced the initiation of onboarding for its first few sellers on Square to facilitate a new native bitcoin acceptance experience. In a social media post, the company’s executive officer expressed enthusiasm for this development, stating, “boom. today we’re onboarding our first few Square sellers for the new native … Read more

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the … Read more