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Western Union will launch the USDPT stablecoin and integrate its wallet and payment API with Crossmint to support fund transfers on the Solana blockchain. This move aims to leverage 360,000 global payout points to improve remittance efficiency, targeting a market demand of $905 billion, and to address the challenges of traditional remittances with low-cost and instant settlement.

Andreessen Horowitz's blockchain investment arm, a16z crypto, is currently raising its fifth fund with a target of approximately $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the confidential fundraising process.

Bitcoin rebounded to $72,980 on March 5th. Zerohash has applied for a national trust bank license and plans to offer digital asset and other services. Paradex has launched a genesis airdrop and adjusted its tokenomics. Additionally, the US stock market rose supported by economic data, market sentiment is positive, and investors have a favorable outlook on Bitcoin's future.

Bitcoin could be headed for a blast off as safe-haven demand surges across markets, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, who pointed to gold’s huge spike as a signal for bitcoin and silver. Robert Kiyosaki Signals Bitcoin ‘Blast off’ After Gold’s Sudden $128 Spike Sparks

Bitcoin has fallen into one of the most oversold zones on the weekly chart in history after months of sustained selling pressure, according to the latest report from research and brokerage firm K33. "To make a mistake, follow the crowd," said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research, in the report, pointing out the sentiment.

Trading volume expansion across BNB Chain memecoins indicates renewed short-term speculative rotation. Larger tokens such as SHIB and FLOKI demonstrated more stable liquidity conditions during volatility. Smaller-cap assets like WKC and BABYDOGE showed sharper percentage gains but

Zerohash US LLC, a digital asset infrastructure provider, submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter on March 4, 2026.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), under Eric Trump, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by over 6,500 coins within six months of listing and plans to further enhance mining capacity through expansion of its mining farms. The company's Q4 revenue grew by 22%, and it mined at a cost 53% lower than the market average. Additionally, ABTC's stock price rose by 13.11% following the announcement, in line with the performance of other stocks in the crypto market.

Trump has nominated Kevin Wash to serve as Federal Reserve Chair for a four-year term, and he has also served as a board member for fourteen years. As a Bitcoin supporter, Wash's stance has attracted attention in the crypto market, but his confirmation process faces resistance from the Democratic Party, with the core issue being the preservation of the Federal Reserve's independence. Additionally, U.S. crypto asset regulation still has a vacuum, and a new CFTC commissioner is urgently needed.

In brief Bitcoin is up about 6.8% in 24 hours to $72,800, though it remains about 42% below its October all-time high following a months-long downturn. Nearly $700 million flowed into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs across Monday and Tuesday, reversing four months of steady outflows, according to

Based has quietly opened a new front in the race to make artificial intelligence a utility you pay for by the second. The company today announced Based AI, a commoditised AI inference gateway that runs on top of Hyperliquid and settles usage via the x402 payment rails, with privacy-focused GPU

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Bitcoin broke through $72,000 on March 5, driven by three major macro factors: diplomatic contact between Iran and the US CIA, Federal Reserve officials supporting interest rate cuts, and US escorting oil tankers promising to reduce energy supply risks. Strong economic data further supported market risk sentiment.

In brief Nairobi-based contractors reviewed intimate footage captured by Meta’s smart glasses. Meta says content may be filtered before human review to protect privacy. UK regulators are seeking information on Meta’s data protection practices. A Nairobi-based data firm said it has review

The article discusses Western Union's collaboration with Crossmint to introduce USDPT on the Solana blockchain, highlighting developments in cryptocurrency and payment innovations.

Arthur Hayes signals a strategic window for bitcoin investors as potential U.S. conflict spending could push the Federal Reserve toward policies that historically ignite major crypto rallies, revealing when he believes the smartest buying opportunity may emerge. Arthur Hayes Advises Buying

Voters in North Carolina, Texas and Arkansas head to the polls as the 2026 midterm cycle begins to take shape, with crypto policy emerging as a cross-cutting issue in several congressional contests. In Texas, Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett is pursuing a risky bid for the Senate seat

A rise in cybercrime is noted in South Korea as individuals seek revenge through crypto payments and apps like Telegram. Authorities investigate vandalism and threats linked to this trend, revealing a network facilitating these acts under the guise of “private revenge organizations.”

The stablecoin USDsui, launched by Sui and developed by Stripe's Bridge, aims to provide a unified digital dollar for scalable finance and global payments. Compliant with the GENIUS Act, it enhances tools for developers and users in building the next generation of internet-based financial services.

Machi Big Brother, a Taiwanese-American former artist turned crypto whale, recently gained significant profits trading on Hyperliquid after a major loss of $74 million. His latest trade, investing $250,000 in ETH-USDC, yielded $300,000, reigniting community interest in memecoin $MACHI.