Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana to Transform Global Payments Infrastructure

Western Union expands its participation in the digital asset ecosystem with USDPT, a Solana native US-dollar-collateralized stablecoin. The effort represents a change-of-direction for the world’s largest remittance provider, as it seeks to overhaul its legacy payments infrastructure and remain competitive in the fast-changing financial landscape. The key goal of this project is concise: eliminating the … Read more

Blackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly Gains

A volatile week in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended on a strong note for bitcoin, where a late surge in inflows reversed an otherwise weak start. Ether, meanwhile, extended its cautious trend, while XRP and Solana remained largely subdued with marginal outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT’s $136.6M. Ether … Read more

DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing

DTCC will begin limited live tokenized securities trades in July with more than 50 firms participating, ahead of a planned October launch. The initiative brings blockchain-based functionality to DTC-custodied assets while maintaining existing ownership rights and protections. Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over … Read more

Taco Tech Tuesday Returns to Miami for Consensus Week With Cinco de Mayo Edition at Crysp Studio

This sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Taco Tech Tuesday (TTT), the flagship blockchain and technology networking series, well known for previous standout events such as Taco Tech Tuesday ETHDenver Edition and … Read more

World Liberty Alleges Justin Sun Used Threats and Shorting to Hit WLFI Token

World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against TRON founder Justin Sun in a Miami-Dade County court. The lawsuit alleges that Sun orchestrated a deliberate campaign of misinformation to damage the company’s reputation. Key Takeaways: WLF sued Justin Sun in Miami on May 4, 2026, over claims he defamed the Trump-backed crypto venture. The … Read more

Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers

Binance added Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals for one to seven days, targeting forced crypto transfers during in-person coercion. The feature keeps trading and account access available while delaying outgoing transfers by default. Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and … Read more

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