Oobit launched support for Brazil's Pix payment network, enabling users to deposit Brazilian reais, hold Tether (CRYPTO:USDT) and make payments through the country's instant payment infrastructure.
BlackRock said Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) may have a role as a portfolio diversifier, with the asset manager suggesting that allocations of around 1% to 2% could balance potential returns and risk.
A group of US Senate Democrats called on Senate Republican leaders to hold hearings into a reported US$500 million deal.
StarkWare introduced a Private KYC demonstration on Starknet, allowing users to complete identity verification checks without revealing full personal information such as passport details or home addresses.
Crypto markets faced tighter liquidity conditions after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged while lifting its median 2026 rate outlook to 3.8% from 3.4%.
China has expanded its nuclear power programme to 60 operating reactors generating 58.7 gigawatts of capacity, while another 36 reactors remain under construction.
A long-running Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) puzzle challenge now holds approximately 916 BTC worth about US$58.87 million across 78 unsolved addresses.
MiniPay, the stablecoin wallet owned by Opera, has launched a Visa debit card that enables users to spend stablecoins directly from their wallets through Visa's payment network.
Agustín Carstens, former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, said stablecoins can promote financial innovation, inclusion and lower costs, while calling for frameworks that allow them to coexist with traditional fiat currencies.
Chainlink (CRYPTO:LINK) has joined Project Pangea, a working group bringing together European and South Korean banking organisations.
THORChain (CRYPTO:RUNE) resumed trading and network operations after more than a month offline following a May 15 exploit that resulted in approximately US$10.7 million being drained from one vault.
