Bitcoin is a coin with its own blockchain; tokens like USDC live on existing chains. This article breaks down definitions, creation processes, and leading platforms.

Ripple once aimed to replace SWIFT; a decade later it is seeking integration instead. This piece examines the shift, bank adoption reality, Chainlink's precedent, and the implications for XRP as a settlement asset.

A Reddit post has reignited debate in the XRP community over whether Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin undercuts XRP’s role in institutional cross-border settlement.

At 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Binance co-CEO He Yi discussed AI's transformative impact, revealing a fired employee who leveraged AI to juggle multiple jobs. She targets 3 billion users, positioning Binance as global financial infrastructure.

The EU’s 20th sanctions package bans dealings with Russian and Belarusian crypto service providers and DeFi platforms, while adding the digital ruble, RUBx, and TengriCoin to its blacklist.

Western Union said it will launch the Solana-based stablecoin USDPT in May for internal agent settlements, while also building a Digital Asset Network and a consumer-focused stablecoin card.

IFB’s roadmap shows banks can connect to Ripple’s ILP infrastructure, with XRP used for value transfer and payment finality in the STREAM layer, though not for every transaction.

SWIFT’s upcoming blockchain-enabled payment launch for more than 25 banks has triggered fresh debate over whether parts of its new system resemble XRP Ledger infrastructure, though the claim remains unverified.