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Solana Stablecoins Now Book Flights With 300+ Airlines
Crypto travel platform Nomadz now lets users book flights across 300+ airlines using Solana-based stablecoins. The integration marks a major step for real-world crypto payments and highlights Solana’s growing role in everyday commerce.
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Solana Foundation Hires Binance and Polygon Vets for Growth
The Solana Foundation has appointed Rachel Conlan from Binance as CSO and Jamal Raees from Polygon Labs as GM of Payments. These strategic hires signal Solana’s serious push toward institutional adoption and real-world payment solutions.
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Ethereum Node Sync Drops to Under 12 Hours with EIP-4444
EIP-4444 optimizations have cut Ethereum node sync times to under 12 hours, dramatically lowering the barrier for node operators. This upgrade strengthens network decentralization by making it easier for anyone to run a node on standard hardware.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Slow After Six-Day Streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted six consecutive days of inflows, drawing $191 million on Thursday. But daily totals have shrunk 81% from Monday’s $999 million peak, suggesting cooling momentum rather than a reversal. Here’s what the streak means for BTC.
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IBM Connects Banks to SWIFT Blockchain for Tokenized Deposits
IBM’s Digital Asset Haven now connects banks to SWIFT’s blockchain-based shared ledger, enabling tokenized deposit transactions through existing ISO 20022 payment messages. This move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
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Tether Frozen $84.2M at EQIBank: What It Means for USDT
Tether has confirmed that $84.2 million of its funds were seized by US authorities at EQIBank. Despite the headline number, the company says the exposure represents less than 0.034% of its total assets, leaving USDT’s peg fully intact.
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Hester Peirce SEC Departure: What It Means for Crypto Regulation
Hester Peirce, often called ‘Crypto Mom,’ is set to leave the SEC — a major shift for U.S. digital asset policy. Discover what her departure means for Bitcoin, DeFi, and crypto investors, plus practical steps to protect your portfolio during regulatory transitions.
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New York Sues Polymarket: What the Lawsuit Means for Prediction Markets
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Polymarket, alleging the prediction platform operates as illegal, unlicensed gambling. The lawsuit seeks to shut down its operations and recover funds, raising major questions about the future of crypto-based prediction markets.