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Solana joins South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test stablecoin payments

Shinhan Card has entered a partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop and test stablecoin-based payment systems on blockchain infrastructure.Shinhan Card has partnered with Solana Foundation to test stablecoin payments using real-world merchant and customer scenarios on the networks testnet.The company is evaluating non-custodial wallet security and building DeFi-based systems with oracle data to support scalable blockchain payments.　　According to a press release from Shinhan Card, the company has begun an advanced proof-of-concept this year to simulate real-world payment interactions between customers and merchants using Solanas testnet. The trial focuses on how stablecoin transactions can function in everyday retail settings while assessing system performance under practical conditions.　　“Building on Solana, we plan to closely examine the practical applicability of blockchain technology and proactively explore next-generation financial models,” said Kim Young-il, executive vice president of Shinhan Card, outlining the companys plan to assess how distributed ledger systems can support future payment frameworks.　　A central part of the test involves verifying the security and stability of non-custodial wallets, which Shinhan Card is assessing as a requirement for scaling blockchain-based payments across its network.　　The company stated in its release that it is also exploring hybrid finance structures that combine elements of traditional financial systems with decentralized

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This is the biggest trader in Congress with over 1000 trades this last year

While Representative Nancy Pelosi has historically been the most scrutinized trader in Congress, Congressman Gil Cisneros – or his investment manager – has been working hard to take the lead since 2019.　　Specifically, the Democrat from California has disclosed more than 2,300 equity buys and sales across his two terms in office: one between 2019 and 2021, and the other started in 2025 and ongoing.　　Receive Signals on US Congress Members Stock Trades　　Stay up-to-date on the trading activity of US Congress members. The signal triggers based on updates from the House disclosure reports, notifying you of their latest stock transactions.　　Additionally, along with the impressive number of trades, Cisneros volume is nothing to scoff at, considering it is estimated at over $48 million across multiple sectors, including healthcare, industrials, information technology (IT), finance, and consumer discretionary.　　These are Representative Cisneros top Congressional trades　　Elsewhere, Representative Gil Cisneros has been drawing attention since 2026 by making numerous – and frequently well-timed – bets on the U.S. military-industrial complex, and by benefitting from his investments during the hot phase of the Iran war, and following the January attack on Caracas, Venezuela.　　Still, the politician – or his manager – appears, judging by his trading history, to be a

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OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions

Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity.OKX has launched an open Agent Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents handle full business transactions, including quoting, escrow, and settlement.The exchange said existing agentic payment systems do not support complete transaction cycles, with escrow and dispute resolution features still under development.　　According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments but also quoting, negotiating, escrow, usage tracking, settlement, and dispute handling within a single framework.　　“In the past few months, AI agents moved from answering questions to running workflows, managing business processes, and acting autonomously on behalf of users,” OKX stated, adding that “the bottleneck shifted from intelligence to commerce, not just paying, but the full cycle of doing business.”　　Protocol expands scope beyond machine payments　　OKX said existing systems, such as x402, focus mainly on enabling transactions between machines, while APP is designed to support the entire lifecycle of commercial interactions.　　“Existing agentic payment solutions handle none of this,” OKX said, referring to processes such as escrow and dispute resolution, which the company plans to roll out in upcoming updates.　　The protocol has

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Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Fed’s Shock Decision

The post Exclusive: Crypto CEO Breaks Down Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fell After Feds Shock Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but the decision itself was almost beside the point. What rattled crypto markets was a single phrase buried in the policy statement that traders and analysts pulled apart within minutes of its release.　　Gone was the familiar characterisation of inflation as “somewhat elevated.” In its place, the Fed said inflation “is elevated.”　　The odds of any rate cut in 2026 fell immediately to a new low of 44%. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000. Ethereum dropped below $2,250.　　What It Means for Crypto　　Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder and CEO of crypto derivatives platform Pi42, told Coinpedia the impact on digital assets is real but should not be overstated.　　“The Feds decision to hold rates steady has reinforced a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, which typically limits excess liquidity flowing into risk assets like crypto,” Shekhar said. “In the immediate term, Bitcoin and Ethereum may see some downward pressure or continued consolidation as markets adjust to delayed rate cut expectations.”　　He pointed to price ranges that suggest the market has already done significant work absorbing the macro uncertainty. Bitcoin has been trading

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SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window

The post SOL Quantum Defense Plan Lands as Foundation Picks Falcon Scheme and Pepeto Presale Eyes the Listing That Closes the Window appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　The Solana price prediction outlook strengthened on April 27 after the Solana Foundation published its full post-quantum migration plan, picking the Falcon scheme as the path forward according to PYMNTS, and SOL traders are reading the move as long-term proof that the network is built for survival.　　But that institutional-grade signal also confirms what experienced traders already know: the upside on a $46 billion market cap is institutional grade too, measured and capped.　　Pepeto at $9.6 million raised with a stress-tested exchange and Tier 1 listings approaching is where early capital is finding the kind of asymmetry the Solana price prediction no longer offers.　　Solana Price Prediction Faces Reality as Quantum Plan Lands and Pepeto Nears Launch　　The Solana Foundation said two of its validator client developers, Anza and Firedancer, independently arrived at Falcon as the recommended post-quantum signature scheme, with initial implementations already shipped. The migration is years away, but the readiness plan sends a clear institutional signal that the chain is built to outlast threats.　　SOL hit $294 in early 2025 and held $237 by November

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OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions

Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity.OKX has launched an open Agent Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents handle full business transactions, including quoting, escrow, and settlement.The exchange said existing agentic payment systems do not support complete transaction cycles, with escrow and dispute resolution features still under development.　　According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments but also quoting, negotiating, escrow, usage tracking, settlement, and dispute handling within a single framework.　　“In the past few months, AI agents moved from answering questions to running workflows, managing business processes, and acting autonomously on behalf of users,” OKX stated, adding that “the bottleneck shifted from intelligence to commerce, not just paying, but the full cycle of doing business.”　　Protocol expands scope beyond machine payments　　OKX said existing systems, such as x402, focus mainly on enabling transactions between machines, while APP is designed to support the entire lifecycle of commercial interactions.　　“Existing agentic payment solutions handle none of this,” OKX said, referring to processes such as escrow and dispute resolution, which the company plans to roll out in upcoming updates.　　The protocol has

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MoonPay Expands Into Institutional Crypto with $100M Sodot Acquisition

Established in 2023, Sodot has built infrastructure for managing cryptographic keys that has facilitated over $50 billion in transaction volume while safeguarding more than 10 million digital wallets. The company counts major players like eToro and BitGo among its client roster.　　Sodots core offering centers on self-custodied multi-party computation technology. MPC distributes a single private key across multiple entities, significantly reducing vulnerability to security breaches and unauthorized access.　　MoonPay plans to integrate Sodots technological capabilities as the foundation for MoonPay Institutional, its newly created enterprise division. This unit will cater to banks, wealth managers, proprietary trading operations, and cryptocurrency exchanges navigating digital asset adoption.　　According to MoonPay CEO and co-founder Ivan Soto-Wright, the institutional offering represents “the next stage” in the companys evolution. He emphasized the platform will provide critical infrastructure for traditional financial institutions now exploring blockchain-based assets.　　Regulatory Veteran Takes the Helm　　MoonPay Institutional will operate under the leadership of Caroline Pham, who becomes CEO of Moon Global Markets. Pham joined the company in December 2025, assuming roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. Her previous position was Acting Chair at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.　　According to Soto-Wright, Pham contributes “decades of experience at the highest levels of financial regulation

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SpaceX Ties Musk’s 200 Million-Share Award to Mars Colony and $7.5 Trillion Valuation

American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has approved a fresh compensation package for its founder, Elon Musk.　　The plan, disclosed in a confidential US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, highlights one of the most ambitious pay structures in corporate history.　　What Will Elon Musk Get in SpaceXs New Pay Package？　　According to Reuters, the board approved the package in January 2026, granting Musk up to 200 million super-voting restricted shares. The tranche unlocks only when SpaceX reaches a $7.5 trillion market capitalization and a permanent settlement of 1 million residents on Mars.　　A separate tranche awards up to 60.4 million restricted shares. This is contingent on the company meeting separate valuation targets and operating space-based data centers with at least 100 terawatts of compute capacity.　　“Both awards come with super-voting Class B restricted stock, which carries 10 votes to every 1 Class A share, and vest in tranches as the companys value rises,” the report read.　　Should Musk fall short of the targets, he receives no shares. These carry no fixed timeline other than his continued employment at the company. Musks base salary remains at $54,080 per year, unchanged since 2019.　　This is incredible:　　Elon Musk will receive 200 million super-voting shares in SpaceX ONLY IF the company establishes

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Who Owns the Stack: From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid

At the most basic level, participation in both and AI computing begins with deploying hardware.　　In , this means owning ASIC machines—specialized chips designed to perform a single task—and placing them into facilities operated by others to generate . In AI computing, the equivalent is deploying GPUs into data centers, where they are used to train models and run workloads for customers.　　In both cases, companies own the machines—but not the infrastructure.　　That infrastructure is provided by colocation operators, which supply power, cooling, and physical space to run compute at scale. Historically, this has been viewed as a supporting function. Increasingly, it is becoming one of the most important parts of the business.　　Colocation is no longer just about hosting machines—it is about monetizing power and infrastructure.　　Across , this model has long been embedded in the industry. Companies like ABTC have deployed miners hosted through parent infrastructure operators such as Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT), while others, such as Cango, operate fleets hosted in facilities managed by Bitmain. In each case, the separation between hardware ownership and infrastructure operation defines the business model.　　That same structure is now emerging in AI.　　Companies like Fluidstack are deploying GPU clusters through partnerships with infrastructure providers including Cipher and TeraWulf,

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Upbit lists MEGA token with KRW, BTC, USDT trading pairs in South Korea

Bitcoin　　Upbit lists MEGA token with KRW, BTC, USDT trading pairs in South Korea　　Upbit, South Koreas largest cryptocurrency exchange, has listed the MEGA token with Korean Won, Bitcoin, and USDT trading pairs. The Polymarket contract on MegaETH market cap exceeding $6B one day after launch sits at 99% YES, up from 97% yesterday.　　The Upbit listing adds three trading pairs and subjects MEGA to South Koreas real-name bank account requirements and anti-money laundering protocols. The MegaETH market cap prediction market shows the April 30 sub-market at 99.4% YES, up from 12% a week ago.　　Daily volume is $118,154 in USDC, and it takes $77,754 to move the market five points, which points to real order book depth. The largest price move was a 1-point drop. The June 30 sub-market sits at 99.9% YES.　　The listing gives MEGA access to South Koreas retail trading base and could push its market cap past $6B. A YES share at 99¢ pays $1 if the cap clears $6B, a marginal return on what the market treats as a near-certainty. The jump from 12% to over 99% in a single week coincides with anticipation of trading volume on Upbit.　　Watch for announcements from MegaETH figures like Lei Yang or exchange

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