Another week, another recap! Missed some news or unsure about the most important stories from the past week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:
Ruthless EU Sanctions Crush Russian Stablecoin and Crypto. New EU sanctions have effectively shut down Russian access to major stablecoins and exchanges, intensifying pressure on the country’s crypto sector.
Western Union Plugs Into Solana to Power the Future of Money Transfers. Western Union is partnering with Solana to test faster, cheaper international money transfers, bridging TradFi with blockchain speed.
Venezuela’s Stablecoin Embrace Levitates High Amid Hurdles. Amid inflation and currency issues, Venezuela is rapidly adopting stablecoins like USDT, despite infrastructure and legal challenges.
Ledger Faces Backlash Over New Multisig Wallet Fees. Ledger has introduced new fees for its multisig wallet users, sparking criticism from longtime users who call the pricing excessive and unfair.
Rumble, The YouTube Competitor That Pays You in Bitcoin. Video platform Rumble is gaining attention as it rewards creators in Bitcoin offering an alternative to YouTube with crypto incentives.
This week shows how crypto is disrupting payments, platforms, and politics. While Venezuela and Solana push forward, Russia’s crypto access is shrinking fast and companies like Ledger are learning that users won’t accept change quietly.