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Western Union eyeing stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT, CEO says

The 175-year-old money-transfer firm also plans to issue a stablecoin-linked card for payments and cash-out options from crypto to local currencies, CEO Devin McGranahan said.…
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Bitcoin Stalls Below $80K as Geopolitical Risk Returns Ahead of Fed

Crude oil jumped as Trump called off Iran peace talks, dragging BTC back below $77,000 and triggering $288 million in long liquidations. Read Full Story…
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NFTs Attempt Another Comeback as Blue Chips Surge

Bored Apes, Mutant Apes, Pudgy Penguins, Azuki and Doodles are all up double digits on the month. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
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EU sanctions Russian crypto usage for 20th time adding bans on digital rubles and anyone using Russian crypto services

The European Union’s latest Russia sanctions package, its twentieth so far, brings crypto settlement squarely into an already fractured geopolitical spotlight. Adopted on April 23,…
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Bitcoin pulls back to $76,600 as rising oil price and Iran risks stall the rally

Short-term holder profit-taking is offsetting fresh demand from ETFs and Strategy, pointing to consolidation below $80,000, Bitfinex analysts said. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →
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Should Cardano invest more into Bitcoin while top Cardano marketplaces like JPG Store shut down?

Cardano’s governance system is facing two deadlines that belong in the same conversation. JPG Store, a prominent Cardano NFT marketplace whose product page calls it…
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Bitcoin flash crashes below $78,000 at Europe market open with nearly $295 million in crypto liquidations

Bitcoin traded below $78,000 on Monday as EU markets opened for the week. BTC price hit $77,819, down 0.28% over 24 hours, with a market…
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France Charges 88, Including Minors, in Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Crackdown

France has recorded 135 crypto-linked incidents since 2023, amid a nationwide surge in so-called “wrench attacks.” Read Full Story at Decrypt.co →
Institutional

MiCA-licensed Banking Circle joins bank stablecoin settlement race in Europe

Banking Circle’s stablecoin settlement launch follows its CASP approval, entering a crowded market with SocGen, Sygnum and a 12-bank euro stablecoin consortium. Read Full Story…
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Bitcoin hits wall at $80,000, one analyst says the pullback is temporary

What you need to know for April 27, 2026 Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →