MoneyGram's Stellar-based Stablecoin: What is MGUSD?
$MGUSD is MoneyGram's own U.S. dollar stablecoin, launched on June 2 and issued natively on the Stellar blockchain, the public network behind the $XLM token. It is pegged 1:1 to the dollar an
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Real Finance Brings EU Broker Factori AD On-Chain as Validator in $100M RWA Agreement
Real Finance has disclosed further details of its securities tokenization agreement with Factori AD, an EU-regulated investment broker, in a deal that activates a committed pipeline of more t
Sui The Latest Privacy Blockchain? Confidential Transfers Explained
Sui (@SuiNetwork) is not becoming a privacy blockchain, but it just shipped a privacy feature. On June 8, the network launched confidential transfers in public beta on its Devnet, letting tok
LUNC vs LUNA: How the Two Chains Split and What Each Is Doing Now
Terra Classic (LUNC) and Terra (LUNA) are two separate blockchains that share a common origin. LUNC is the original Terra blockchain that collapsed in May 2022 when its algorithmic stablecoin
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Explained: How IBIT Works and Who It Targets
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, ticker IBIT, is a spot Bitcoin ETF that lets investors gain direct exposure to Bitcoin's price through a standard brokerage account, without holding cryptoc
Is Stellar XLM Going Quantum-Resistant?
Yes, Stellar (@StellarOrg) is going quantum-resistant, but it is not there yet. The Stellar Development Foundation published its Quantum Preparedness Plan on June 9, 2026, a three-stage roadm
Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.62M After 76,881 ETH Buy
Bitmine reportedly purchased 76,881 ETH last week, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 5,620,754 ETH in what would represent one of the larger corporate treasury allocations to the second
Zimbabwe Unveils Crypto Licensing Framework
Zimbabwe has moved to formally regulate its cryptocurrency sector, introducing a licensing framework that requires crypto exchanges to register with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The po
CLARITY Act Timeline Puts U.S. Crypto Rules on a July 4 Deadline
The U.S. crypto industry is watching Washington with fresh urgency after Patrick Witt, a senior digital asset adviser, said the administration expects the CLARITY Act to pass by July 4. The t
Bitbank Tightens Rules on Transfers Linked to Polymarket
Japan’s crypto exchange Bitbank has warned customers that transactions tied to prediction market platforms—including Polymarket—could lead to account suspensions. In a notice posted Monday, t
Strategy Acquires 1,587 BTC in $100 Million Bitcoin Purchase
Strategy has acquired 1,587 BTC in a purchase worth approximately $100 million, continuing the company's aggressive Bitcoin treasury accumulation strategy. The transaction implies an average
PhotonPay’s Dual Global Awards Highlight the Quiet Fintech Revolution Built on Crypto Rails
The fintech sector rarely waits for legislation. While Congress argues over stablecoin frameworks and banks pressure lawmakers to slow down crypto legislation, payment firms are already embed