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A combined 130 million people in Bolivia and the Philippines now have access to Western Union’s new digital dollar, USDPT — a US dollar-backed stablecoin running on the Solana blockchain. A Big Name Makes Its Blockchain Debut Western Union, which moves money for more than 150 million customers across...

Bitcoin price faced rejection near $82,000 as its recent rally lost momentum after United States President Donald Trump paused the “Project Freedom” operation amid progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) rose from around $80,500…...

The interception may escalate regional military tensions, potentially affecting global oil markets and diplomatic relations in the Gulf. The post UAE intercepts Iranian missiles amid Gulf tensions over Project Freedom appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The alleged ceasefire violation by Russia may further diminish hopes for peace, impacting market confidence and prolonging conflict uncertainty. The post Russia accused of ceasefire violation amid ongoing Ukraine conflict escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Next’s price hike underscores the broader economic strain from geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to sustained global inflationary pressures. The post Next to raise prices up outside Europe amid Iran conflict costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

At Consensus Miami 2026, Solana Foundation President Lily Liu argued that stablecoin adoption by firms like Western Union validates Solana’s role as financial infrastructure for both human and machine economies....

Bitcoin’s three-month rally shows a clear internal structure than most traders might expect, with performance clustering around specific trading windows across global sessions....

Andreessen Horowitz has raised $2.2 billion for a new crypto-focused investment fund as it targets infrastructure-led applications across digital assets. According to a blog post published by its crypto arm, a16z Crypto, the firm’s fifth fund will support founders building…...

Solana and Google Cloud launched Pay.sh, letting AI agents pay for Google Cloud and other APIs using stablecoins on Solana....

Iran’s diplomatic overtures may signal regional de-escalation, yet unresolved negotiation impasses could prolong Middle East tensions. The post Iran seeks comprehensive agreement with US amid diplomatic overtures appeared first on Crypto Briefing....