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Solana’s 'Alpenglow' upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says
Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see 'Alpenglow' upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter.
Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says
Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners.
Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers
The firm offers rapid service, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment
The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said.
Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading
Legacy financial systems face pressure as tokenization and real-time trading push markets toward always-on, automated infrastructure, panelists at Consensus in Miami said on Tuesday.
Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes
All that matters for bitcoin’s value proposition is fiat liquidity, said Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, at Consensus Miami 2026.
Consensus Miami Day 1: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
Consensus Miami 2026 launched on Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.
State Street and Galaxy launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain
The fund lets institutions earn yield on stablecoins while moving cash onchain with round-the-clock access.
K Wave Media scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI
The Nasdaq-listed firm raised $500 million to invest in bitcoin. Less than a year later, it is chasing the market's current hot sector of AI.
Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork
Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.
