Markets

Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

Western Union will release a stablecoin via the Solana blockchain in 2026, the company said Tuesday.The international payments firm said in a joint announcement with the Solana Foundation that the new digital token will be called USDPT and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.”Western Union will provide users with access to digital assets, and we look…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Solana Staking ETF Goes Live Today

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall slightly after weekend rally; BTC -1% at $114,500 SOL holds $200 ahead of Bitwise BSOL ETF launch today (with…

Markets

Solana, Litecoin and Hedera ETFs to Begin Trading This Week

In brief Four altcoin-tracking ETFs are set to begin trading in the U.S. this week. Canary Capital’s Litecoin and Hedera funds will be listed, alongside Bitwise and Grayscale Solana funds. The debuts follow successful Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF rollouts in 2024. Four exchange-traded funds tracking separately Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) will…

Coins

Crypto Funds Pull in $921M on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

In brief Digital asset products attracted $921 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares. U.S. and German markets led gains, while Switzerland saw outflows linked to asset transfers. Bitcoin captured nearly all inflows as Ethereum and altcoins cooled. Digital asset investment products saw inflows of $921 million last week, according to CoinShares, as optimism…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Crypto Rips On US China Trade Deal Hopes

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors surge 3-5% on trade deal hopes; BTC at $115,500 Rumble partners with Tether to accept crypto tips for creators Pump…

Markets

Bitcoin’s Large Bag Holders Remain Net Buyers as Leverage Unwinds

In brief Medium-sized Bitcoin holders, or “dolphins,” have continued accumulating even after the $19 billion liquidation earlier this month, helping preserve the bull-market structure, CryptoQuant said. The group’s annual holdings growth of 907,000 BTC hints at long-term strength, though a dip below the 30-day moving average points to fading short-term demand. Altcoins are showing renewed…