Western Union’s stablecoin takes on fintechs for bigger share of Africa’s $95B remittance market
Western Union announced the launch of USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin, during the Money20/20 fintech conference. The stablecoin will debut on the Solana blockchain in 2026, marking a significant evolution in remittance technology.
Bitcoin price crashes below $120k as Trump raises tariff charged to China by 100%
Bitcoin dropped below $120k, hitting as low as $109k on some exchanges. Over $1 billion in positions liquidated in less than 24 hours.
What developers, startups, and users will gain with Base and Solana bridge
Base announced an open-source bridge connecting its layer-2 network to Solana on September 15. The bridge will allow direct token transfers between Base and Solana, reducing the risk of lost funds.
How Web3 community, Superteam Nigeria, crossed $1 million in total earnings
Superteam Nigeria crossed the $1 million threshold in community earnings in August 2025. The community consists of over 1,000 members, primarily developers, creatives, and operators across 30 Nigerian states.
