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Western Union enters the stablecoin arena with an announcement that shakes up the established order. The giant of cross-border transfers, founded in 1851, plans to launch its own dollar-backed token, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain in 2026. Facing increasing pressure from crypto fintechs, the company is making a strategic shift to modernize its payment rails. This project marks a key milestone in the reconfiguration of global financial networks, where speed, stability, and accessibility become essential standards.

Microsoft has just reached a historic milestone by acquiring 27% of OpenAI, disrupting the balance of power in AI. Between tech giants, revolutionary tokens, and innovation wars, this alliance could change everything. Why does this news shake the market?

Coinbase, the well-groomed crypto exchange, is cooking up a Base token. JPMorgan sees billions in it. Should we worry when banks applaud tokens they do not control?

A Democratic legislator launches heavy artillery against the US president's crypto activities. Ro Khanna proposes to purely and simply ban Donald Trump, his family, and all elected officials from trading cryptos and stocks. An initiative that rekindles the debate on conflicts of interest at the top of the US state.

What if the future of monetary reserves no longer relied on gold or fiat currencies, but on bitcoin? In France, a bill supported by the UDR party plans to create a national reserve of 420,000 BTC. A groundbreaking initiative which, although driven by a minority parliamentary group, challenges the foundations of monetary sovereignty. At a time when states are groping with cryptos, this project revives a major strategic debate.

Canada is working on a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins ahead of the November 4 federal budget, aiming to support domestic digital currency.

The market watches Solana like one watches for a spark in an already hot engine. The noise around SOL ETFs is amplifying, order books are thickening, and volatility is reclaiming its role as conductor. The challenge is not just a "pump" of +10%: it's the shift of SOL towards a more regular, more institutional, therefore more demanding demand.

Japan has entered a new phase of digital finance with the launch of its first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC. Developed by Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC, the token aims to bring the stability of traditional finance into the expanding digital asset market—offering Japanese consumers and businesses a secure bridge between fiat and blockchain-based payments.

Elon Musk has just launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated encyclopedia to compete with Wikipedia and impose his vision of truth. Between promises of neutrality and ideological debates, this project could change everything. Discover the stakes of a digital revolution that is already controversial.

Mt. Gox has delayed repayments to creditors again, with many still waiting while the exchange continues to hold 34,689 Bitcoin.

Time is running dangerously fast for the US Congress. As the federal government undergoes a historic shutdown, Republican Senator Thom Tillis issues an unequivocal warning: the window to pass crypto legislation will remain open only a few more weeks. After that, it will be too late. What makes this deadline so critical?

While the SEC is on strike, crypto ETFs quietly arrive on the Nasdaq. Solana, Hedera and Litecoin make their way to Wall Street, and this is just the beginning...

While the crypto market shows signs of recovery, BitMine Immersion Technologies stands out with a $321 million Ethereum purchase. This operation places the company, listed on the NYSE, at the top of public ETH treasuries. At the helm, Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, orchestrates this bold bet in a climate of renewed risk-taking in the markets. This strong signal could redefine the balance of power between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

A historic turning point could unfold in just a few days. Geoffrey Kendrick, crypto head at Standard Chartered, suggests that one favorable week would suffice for bitcoin to never fall below $100,000 again. In a note released this Monday, October 27, he states that if current macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics hold, the six-figure threshold could become a new durable floor for the market. This projection, if confirmed, would redefine the benchmarks of the entire industry.

A discreet but historic shift has occurred in central bank reserves. For the first time in nearly 30 years, gold surpasses U.S. Treasury bonds. This adjustment, far from trivial, reflects a growing loss of confidence in U.S. sovereign debt. Behind this choice, central banks are reshaping their priorities, betting on the timeless strength of the yellow metal. This signal, almost unnoticed, could redefine the foundations of the global monetary system.

REX Shares’ XRP ETF XRPR surpasses $100 million AUM as institutional interest in the cryptocurrency continues to grow.

Solana (SOL) hovered near $191.95 on October 25 after briefly testing $195 earlier in the day. The token has shown resilience amid shifting market momentum, with traders watching to see if it can turn the $192–$195 range into a new support zone.

With 0VM live and enabling Ghost Layer—the world’s first secure, global confidential value-transfer layer—Silent Protocol delivers on its mission: to encrypt Ethereum.

While the West debates, Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin, CBDC, and crypto reserve with the help of a well-known exile: CZ. Digital ambitions or Soviet PR stunt?

In a crypto sector marked by insolvency scandals, led by FTX, financial transparency has become a decisive criterion for investors. OKX, one of the leading global exchange platforms, has understood this well: since October 2022, it has been publishing its Proof of Reserves (PoR) monthly, a cryptographic report that allows verification that user deposits are actually covered by real assets. With its 29th report published on March 31, 2025, the exchange shows 24.6 billion dollars in primary assets and a reserve ratio above 100%. But what exactly does this proof of reserves mean? And why does OKX stand out in this area?

The message is brief and the signal clear. The "Orange Dot Day" blinked again, then the confirmation came: 390 more BTC. Strategy Inc thus strengthens its treasury beyond 640,800 BTC, while the market approaches 115,000 dollars. The sequence speaks for itself and sets a climate of methodical anticipation.

Bitcoin entered the week on a strong note, climbing toward $113,000 as traders positioned for further gains ahead of a critical U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. With market sentiment buoyed by expectations of an imminent rate cut, optimism spread across crypto markets, reinforcing Bitcoin’s short-term uptrend.

Bitcoin’s market structure is showing signs of strain as long-term holders begin moving their coins, leading to a decline in illiquid supply. New data from Glassnode reveal that around 62,000 BTC—worth nearly $7 billion—have left long-term, inactive wallets since mid-October, marking the first major drawdown in the second half of 2025.

Donald Trump has just appointed Michael Selig to lead the CFTC, a decision that could disrupt the future of cryptocurrencies. With a pro-crypto profile and a clear vision, Selig embodies the American ambition: to become the global capital of crypto.

A sweeping FBI operation that led to the arrest of an NBA player and coach last week has shaken both the sports and financial worlds. The incident comes as major leagues and betting platforms move deeper into prediction markets. Notably, the scandal has reignited debate over whether regulators are prepared to handle this new frontier of sports speculation.

In one month, Coinbase's x402 protocol saw its transactions jump by 10,000%, with a record 239,505 operations in one day. A revolution in crypto, where AI and autonomous payments redefine the rules. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of this meteoric rise and its challenges for the future.

With 2.84 billion dollars stolen since early 2024, the Pyongyang regime perfects its hacking techniques and deploys thousands of clandestine IT workers. Facing this growing threat, Chainalysis experts observe encouraging signs: the response capacity of Western states and crypto companies is improving significantly.

Facing the rise of crypto solutions, Western Union is undergoing a major transformation. The company is piloting the use of stablecoins for its cross-border settlements. Present in more than 200 countries, it aims to modernize its financial flows for 150 million customers. This shift, far from symbolic, reveals a clear desire to adapt to a new era where speed, cost reduction, and decentralized infrastructures redefine the standards of international transfers.