Western Union Launches Stablecard to Connect Stablecoins With Visa
Western Union has introduced Stablecard, a new payment solution that combines blockchain technology with Visa’s global network, allowing users to receive, store, and spend USDPT stablecoins across dozens of countries.
Kenya Moves National Education Records to Avalanche Blockchain
Kenya has migrated millions of academic records to the Avalanche blockchain, allowing students, employers, and institutions to verify certificates in seconds instead of waiting weeks.
South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
South Africa has unveiled a proposal to bring cross-border cryptocurrency transfers under its exchange control framework, introducing stricter reporting requirements and tighter oversight of international digital asset movements.
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Nigeria Introduces New Crypto Tax Rules for Exchanges and P2P...
Nigeria has implemented new cryptocurrency tax regulations requiring exchanges and peer-to-peer platforms to collect taxes, verify users, and report transaction data as part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight of digital assets.
Western Union Launches Stablecard to Connect Stablecoins With Visa
Western Union has introduced Stablecard, a new payment solution that combines blockchain technology with Visa’s global network, allowing users to receive, store, and spend USDPT stablecoins across dozens of countries.
Kenya Moves National Education Records to Avalanche Blockchain
Kenya has migrated millions of academic records to the Avalanche blockchain, allowing students, employers, and institutions to verify certificates in seconds instead of waiting weeks.
South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
South Africa has unveiled a proposal to bring cross-border cryptocurrency transfers under its exchange control framework, introducing stricter reporting requirements and tighter oversight of international digital asset movements.
Minnesota Bans Crypto ATMs
Minnesota has officially banned crypto ATMs statewide, ordering operators to deactivate machines immediately and remove them by the end of 2026 following a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud.
Coldcard Bitcoin Wallets Exploited For $88 Million
Researchers say attackers have now stolen nearly $88.6 million worth of Bitcoin from vulnerable Coldcard wallets, warning that compromised addresses remain at risk unless users move their funds immediately.
CLARITY Act Faces 72-Hour Window Before Senate Summer Recess
The CLARITY Act was missing from the U.S. Senate's Monday agenda, leaving lawmakers with only a narrow window to advance the landmark crypto market structure bill before the summer recess.
Coinbase Misses Q2 Earnings as Crypto Trading Declines
Coinbase reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings after crypto trading activity declined, although its stablecoin, subscription, and lending businesses continued to expand.
Strategy Reports $8.22B Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Declines Below Cost Basis
Strategy reported an $8.22 billion unrealized loss in the second quarter of 2026 after Bitcoin's price fell below the company's average acquisition cost, while continuing to strengthen its cash reserves.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, with Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies showing only modest price movements following the announcement.
Emirates Airlines Launches Crypto Payments With Crypto.com
Emirates Airlines now accepts cryptocurrency payments through Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE customers to book flights using digital assets while settlements are converted into UAE dirhams.
Brazil and Argentina Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption
Brazil and Argentina are accelerating stablecoin adoption as crypto-powered payments grow across Latin America, even as the IMF warns about regulatory and financial stability risks.
