Coinbase opens Solana DEX access as CeFi and DeFi converge
Coinbase has plugged directly into Solana’s fast-growing DeFi ecosystem, letting users trade any Solana token via DEX rails without a formal listing.
UK FCA makes pound stablecoin payments a 2026 priority
The UK’s financial watchdog has put British pound‑pegged stablecoin payments on its 2026 growth agenda, as London scrambles to keep its edge in digital finance.
Bitcoin due 2026 bottom as exchange volumes grind lower: Analysis
Bitcoin analysis warned that the next BTC price bottom should only appear in 2026 as exchange trading volume enters a long grind lower.
Poland resubmits vetoed crypto bill with ‘not even a comma’ changed
The Polish government reintroduced an identical version of an 84-page crypto bill that was vetoed by the president, raising questions about local versus centralized EU oversight.
Bubblemaps challenges PEPE’s fair launch, alleges 30% of genesis supply bundled
About 30% of the genesis PEPE supply was bundled under the same entity, which sold $2 million worth of tokens the day after launch, according to Bubblemaps.
XRP transaction fees drop 89%: Is price headed below $1.75?
XRP price risked a 15% drop to as low as $1.73, fuelled by collapsing transaction fees, reduced speculator appetite and a weakening technical structure.
UAE telco giant e& taps dirham stablecoin for bill payments pilot
The MoU marks a cautious step toward real-world stablecoin payments in the UAE, with e& assessing how AE Coin could integrate into its digital channels.
Norway’s central bank says CBDC ‘not warranted,’ cites strong payment system
Norway rules that a digital krone is unnecessary for now, highlighting its strong payment rails and the uncertain benefits of both retail and wholesale CBDCs.
State Street, Galaxy and Ondo join tokenized cash race with 24/7 sweep fund
State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Asset Management are launching a tokenized private liquidity fund on Solana, with Ondo expected to invest $200 million.
Satoshi Nakamoto statue lands on NYSE in sign of changing times
There are five other Satoshi statues made by Valentina Picozzi located around the world, in Switzerland, El Salvador, Japan, Vietnam and Miami, in the US state of Florida.