Western Union announced it will launch USDPT, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, in May 2026. The stablecoin aims to speed up transaction settlements with partner agents as an alternative to SWIFT, initially targeting selected markets. Alongside USDPT, Western Union will introduce the Digital Asset Network (DAN) to connect crypto wallets with over 360,000 cash pickup locations worldwide. The company also plans to release a USD Stable Card in 2026, enabling users to store stablecoins and make global payments, especially benefiting those in economies with currency devaluation.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Brazil Potash Corp. disclosed a procedural filing by the Brazilian Federal Public Defender’s Office seeking to suspend activities at its Autazes potash project. The filing challenges prior favorable court decisions but does not introduce new facts or...
UK GDP grew 0.8% over three months, beating expectations and showing resilience despite geopolitical risks. The FTSE 100 opened lower amid mixed company results, with major takeovers announced for Rotork (£4.1bn by ABB), Gooch & Housego (£345.6m by A...
Bitcoin briefly reached a three-week high near $65,600 before retreating to around $64,000, influenced by lower-than-expected US inflation data and geopolitical tensions. Ethereum also reversed from a six-week peak near $1,950, slipping below $1,900....
Bitcoin fell back to $64,000 after reaching a monthly peak of $65,500 due to profit-taking and geopolitical tensions from Iranian strikes on U.S. bases. Most altcoins also declined as bearish sentiment dominated the market, with XRP futures showing i...
