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Western Union Announces Solana USDPT Stablecoin

The USDPT announced in the companys Q1 earnings presentation will transform agent transactions on Solana infrastructure.　　The pilot project was announced in October 2025 and is in the final preparation phase. While creating a SWIFT alternative for agent settlements, Western Union is linking crypto wallets to its physical branches via Digital Asset Network (DAN); the first partnership is going live this week. McGranahan stated that DAN will enable millions of users to convert their assets to local currencies and is seeing strong demand.　　SOL Technical Analysis: Current Price and Support Levels　　Solana (SOL) is currently trading at 83.62 dollars, down 1.19% in the last 24 hours. RSI at 45.84 level is neutral, but showing downtrend and bearish Supertrend signal. EMA 20: pressure above 85.35 dollars. Strong supports: S1 82.85 dollars (⭐ STRONG, 0.92% away), S2 80.81 dollars (⭐ STRONG). Resistances: R1 84.69 dollars (⭐ STRONG), R2 110.99 dollars. These data indicate that SOL demand may increase with the USDPT launch; SOL futures should be monitored.　　Expanding Partnerships and Financial Performance　　Adjusted revenue reached 983 million dollars in the first quarter, down 1% year-over-year but improved 400 basis points compared to the fourth quarter. Additionally, collaboration with Mastercard and Worldpay on the Solana platform is expanding;

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Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026

Tech　　Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026　　On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation.　　Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike　　As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges.　　When the value of this metric is positive, it means exchange inflows are outweighing the outflows and a net amount of the asset is entering these platforms. As one of the main reasons why traders deposit to exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can have a bearish impact on the LINK price.　　On the other hand, the indicator being under the zero mark suggests outflows dominate the market. Such a trend can be a sign that investors are accumulating, which can naturally be bullish for the cryptocurrency.　　Now, here is a chart that shows how the daily Exchange Flow Balance has changed for Chainlink over the last few weeks:　　As displayed in the above

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USDC Mints $500M While Stablecoin Volume Drops Nearly 20%

Net flow data showed stronger demand for several major stablecoins. Tether‘s USDT led 30-day inflows with $3.6 billion, followed by Circle’s USDC with $2 billion. MakerDAOs DAI added $1.2 billion during the same period.　　Outflows were led by Ethena‘s USDe, which recorded $1.1 billion in net withdrawals. Paxos’ PYUSD also posted $509 million in net outflows.　　The decline in broader stablecoin transfer volume followed stronger activity on some major blockchain networks. Fidelity highlighted that trend in its Q2 Signals Report, citing Coin Metrics data on Ethereum stablecoin transfers.　　Ethereum and Solana Show Stablecoin Utility　　Ethereum stablecoin transfer values had recently exceeded historical averages, according to the report. Over the last 12 months, stablecoin transfer value on Ethereum exceeded $18 trillion. Fidelity said this suggested that network utility remained active even while crypto prices stayed under pressure.　　The company said stablecoins may be used for payments, settlement, and on-chain access to the dollar. This activity appeared separate from broader market sentiment.　　Solana showed a similar trend at a smaller scale. Fidelity cited Coin Metrics data showing that Solana consistently processed more than $5 billion in stablecoin volume. Its 30-day average transfer volume increased from $6.7 billion to $7.2 billion as of March 31.　　Fidelity said the data may

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Hezbollah upgrades drones with fiber-optic tech, impacting Israel ceasefire outlook

Tech　　Hezbollah upgrades drones with fiber-optic tech, impacting Israel ceasefire outlook　　Hezbollah is integrating fiber-optic control technology into its drone fleet, borrowing from tactics used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by June 30, 2026 market now sits at 85% YES, down from 100% previously.　　The June 30 ceasefire market dropped from certainty as Hezbollahs drone upgrades introduce a new variable into the conflict. The April 30 market remains at 100% YES, likely because it resolves in just two days.　　Fiber-optic FPV drones bypass electronic jamming, which is a core component of Israeli border defenses along the Lebanon-Israel line. This specific capability, adapted from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, means Israel‘s existing countermeasures may be less effective against Hezbollah’s next generation of attacks. The Israel-Hezbollah market now prices in more skepticism about a lasting ceasefire holding through June.　　Trading volume is $0 in face value over the last 24 hours. Market depth is thin, meaning any significant development could cause sharp price swings.　　A YES share in the June 30 ceasefire market requires a bet that diplomacy outpaces these tactical upgrades. At 85¢, a YES share pays $1, a 1.18x return if a ceasefire is declared.　　Watch for statements from Israeli and Hezbollah leaders, reports of drone attacks

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Bitcoin Will Reshape Traditional Finance, Leaders Say

Bitcoin　　Bitcoin Will Reshape Traditional Finance, Leaders Say　　A couple prominent Bitcoin adoption leaders gathered on the Nakamoto Stage at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference, making the case that an unusual industry dynamic — one where direct competitors openly collaborate — may be the defining feature of the current institutional push into the digital asset.　　The panel featured David Bailey, CEO of Nakamoto Inc., Alexandre Laizet of Capital B, and Dylan LeClair of Metaplanet, moderated by George Mekhail of Bitcoin for Corporations.　　Bailey started his talk to frame Bitcoin as something closer to a decentralized corporation, arguing that rising valuations at peer companies lift the broader ecosystem rather than cannibalize it. He pointed to UTXO Managements investments in both Capital B and Metaplanet as a concrete expression of that philosophy — a structure that blurs the line between investor and collaborator.　　LeClair echoed the sentiment, arguing that Bitcoin differs from virtually every other industry in that participants actively share strategies and build on each others work. Laizet opened his remarks by thanking his fellow panelists and calling them inspirations in advancing corporate adoption — language that would be striking at almost any other industry conference.　　Institutional barriers constrain bitcoin　　Despite the optimism, the panel was candid about the

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TON Tech Gives Telegram Bots Spending Power With New Agentic Wallet Standard

Tech　　TON Tech Gives Telegram Bots Spending Power With New Agentic Wallet StandardTON Tech launched Agentic Wallets on April 28, 2026, giving AI agents on Telegram direct onchain spending access.The open standard lets developers build trading bots and DeFi agents on TON with no vendor lock-in and no custodial risk.TON Tech‘s Andrew Grekov signals agents will execute payments and interact with onchain services inside Telegram’s 1 billion-user base.　　Telegram AI Agents Gain Direct TON Payments　　The new standard, shared with Bitcoin.com News, addresses a gap that has limited AI agents to advisory roles. Agents can research, recommend, and plan, but they have had no self-contained way to act financially on TON without either full key access or step-by-step confirmation from the user. Agentic Wallets fill that space.　　Each agent receives a dedicated onchain wallet funded directly by the user. The user keeps ownership through their main wallet. The agent transacts only within the balance the user assigns. Access can be revoked at any time. No intermediary holds funds at any point.　　The setup process is designed to stay out of the way. A user asks their agent to create a wallet, funds it, and confirms the arrangement once. After that, the agent operates within its

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Hezbollah upgrades drones with fiber-optic tech, impacting Israel ceasefire outlook

Tech　　Hezbollah upgrades drones with fiber-optic tech, impacting Israel ceasefire outlook　　Hezbollah is integrating fiber-optic control technology into its drone fleet, borrowing from tactics used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by June 30, 2026 market now sits at 85% YES, down from 100% previously.　　The June 30 ceasefire market dropped from certainty as Hezbollahs drone upgrades introduce a new variable into the conflict. The April 30 market remains at 100% YES, likely because it resolves in just two days.　　Fiber-optic FPV drones bypass electronic jamming, which is a core component of Israeli border defenses along the Lebanon-Israel line. This specific capability, adapted from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, means Israel‘s existing countermeasures may be less effective against Hezbollah’s next generation of attacks. The Israel-Hezbollah market now prices in more skepticism about a lasting ceasefire holding through June.　　Trading volume is $0 in face value over the last 24 hours. Market depth is thin, meaning any significant development could cause sharp price swings.　　A YES share in the June 30 ceasefire market requires a bet that diplomacy outpaces these tactical upgrades. At 85¢, a YES share pays $1, a 1.18x return if a ceasefire is declared.　　Watch for statements from Israeli and Hezbollah leaders, reports of drone attacks

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Galaxy Digital Posts $216M First-Quarter Loss as Crypto Slump

Crypto　　Galaxy Digital Posts $216M First-Quarter Loss as Crypto SlumpGalaxy posted a $216M loss as crypto prices fell about 20%, hitting valuations.Strong liquidity with $2.8B equity and buybacks signaled a long-term confidence outlook.Helios data center shift to revenue, and 1.6GW capacity marks a key growth phase ahead.　　Galaxy Digital reported a $216 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026 as weaker cryptocurrency prices weighed on investment positions and reduced balance sheet values. The company linked the loss to a broad digital asset market decline of roughly 20% during the quarter, which also pushed total assets down to about $10 billion.　　However, management pointed to resilient operating segments, continued capital strength, and the start of revenue generation at its Helios data center as signs that the business is entering a new phase.　　Despite the quarterly loss, Galaxy ended March with $2.8 billion in equity and $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoins. Those reserves helped support share repurchases, ongoing infrastructure expansion, and strategic growth initiatives. Moreover, the company repurchased 3.2 million shares for $65 million, signaling confidence in long-term value even during a volatile period.　　Digital Assets Business Shows Stability　　Galaxys trading and asset management businesses remained relatively steady despite weaker market conditions. Digital assets generated

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TON Tech Gives Telegram Bots Spending Power With New Agentic Wallet Standard

Tech　　TON Tech Gives Telegram Bots Spending Power With New Agentic Wallet StandardTON Tech launched Agentic Wallets on April 28, 2026, giving AI agents on Telegram direct onchain spending access.The open standard lets developers build trading bots and DeFi agents on TON with no vendor lock-in and no custodial risk.TON Tech‘s Andrew Grekov signals agents will execute payments and interact with onchain services inside Telegram’s 1 billion-user base.　　Telegram AI Agents Gain Direct TON Payments　　The new standard, shared with Bitcoin.com News, addresses a gap that has limited AI agents to advisory roles. Agents can research, recommend, and plan, but they have had no self-contained way to act financially on TON without either full key access or step-by-step confirmation from the user. Agentic Wallets fill that space.　　Each agent receives a dedicated onchain wallet funded directly by the user. The user keeps ownership through their main wallet. The agent transacts only within the balance the user assigns. Access can be revoked at any time. No intermediary holds funds at any point.　　The setup process is designed to stay out of the way. A user asks their agent to create a wallet, funds it, and confirms the arrangement once. After that, the agent operates within its

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Aionet Chain Teams Up with NodeFi to Advance Decentralized AI Infrastructure

Aionet Chain, a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI-Powered) blockchain network, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with NodeFi Protocol, a specialized decentralized finance (DeFi) framework built to open liquidity from traditionally illiquid assets. The basic purpose of this collaboration is to create a scalable, decentralized infrastructure that combines AI, computing power, and node networks.　　This collaboration pays much focus on merging AI ecosystems, compute infrastructure, and decentralized node networks. The core objective is to make advances in decentralized AI infrastructure around the world. Both platforms have a division of labor among them for effective results. Aionet Chain has shared this news through its official social media X account.　　Aionet Chain and NodeFi Unite to Build Smarter Decentralized AI Ecosystems　　NodeFi has expertise in scalable node deployment, decentralized infrastructure coordination, on-chain resource management, and distributed computing systems. In the same way, Aionet Chain focuses on AI integration, intelligent blockchain ecosystems, decentralized computational marketplaces, and machine-driven network optimization.　　Both fintech firms are gathering to tackle the situation and boost the intelligence of the ecosystem, where AI, compute, and decentralized networks can be covered easily. This is the best opportunity for users to have a chance to enjoy the latest possibilities of AI technology for different matters.

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