Upbit rejects Open USD role after stablecoin partner claims
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has rejected claims that it is participating in the issuance of Open USD after being listed among more than 140 organizations associated with the proposed stablecoin. Summary Upbit says it is not participating in Open…
Gold Rally Sparks Fresh Doubts About the Federal Reserve’s Next Move
Key Takeaways Gold recorded its first weekly gain in five weeks after softer U.S. jobs data altered rate expectations. Investors may have leaned too heavily into the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate narrative. The issue now centers on whether weakening…
Why is Cardano (ADA) Up 15% in a Week?
Can the price reach $0.23 in the short term? Last month, Cardano’s ADA collapsed below $0.14, the lowest level since the end of 2020. Meanwhile, its market capitalization briefly plummeted to roughly $5 billion, leaving the asset temporarily out…
140+ Financial Giants Launch Open USD (OUSD) Stablecoin | Catch Up | June 28 – July 04, 2026
From an unprecedented multi-billion dollar public equity proposal by the world’s leading AI lab to game-changing consortium stablecoins shaking up legacy stock markets, here are the global crypto and tech stories you might have missed this week. 🤖 Artificial Intelligence…
Trump taps Robinhood for new child investment account rollout
Robinhood has emerged as a key platform in the rollout of the Trump Accounts program, with U.S. Treasury-backed child investment accounts scheduled to begin transfers ahead of the initiative’s July 4 launch. Summary Robinhood is expected to help roll out…
What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?
Key Takeaways Strategy’s overhaul is designed to relieve near-term liquidity pressure while reducing the need for forced bitcoin sales. The plan includes a controversial BTC monetization tool that could permit limited sales if needed. New research suggests the company should…
Shielded Labs warns Ironwood delay could disrupt Zcash upgrade
Shielded Labs has raised the possibility of delaying Zcash’s Ironwood network upgrade, citing readiness concerns among exchanges, mining pools and wallet providers ahead of the planned late July activation. Summary Shielded Labs says Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade may be delayed as…
Visa Launches Stablecoin Pilot With M-Pesa in DRC to Test Cross-Border Transfers
Key Takeaways Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq launched a pilot in 2026 using stablecoins for mobile transactions in the DRC. Sub-Saharan remittances cost nearly 8%, making this blockchain initiative a major disruption for SWIFT. Next, partners like Yellow Card will test…
Open USD Membership Claims Challenged After Samsung, Others Dispute Participation
Open USD’s unveiling hit early controversy after multiple Korean companies said they only learned about their inclusion through media reports. Several major South Korean companies have said they have not formally joined the newly announced Open USD (OUSD) consortium,…
Standard Chartered wins MiCA passport as EU approves 57 firms
Standard Chartered has secured a MiCA passport as the European Securities and Markets Authority has added 57 newly authorized crypto firms to its register following the end of the EU’s transition period. Summary ESMA has expanded its MiCA register to…
