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List of ISO20022-Compliant + Made in USA Cryptocurrencies:

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This highlights six cryptocurrencies ($ADA, $HBAR, $ALGO, $XRP, $XLM, $XVG) that are ISO 20022-compliant and developed in the USA, meaning they align with a global messaging standard for financial systems, enabling seamless integration with traditional banking networks. ISO 20022 compliance allows these cryptocurrencies to communicate effectively with institutional finance, potentially positioning them as key players […]

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Visa and Bridge launch stablecoin-backed cards across Latin America

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Visa and Bridge, a Stripe-acquired startup, launched stablecoin-backed cards in Latin America on April 30, 2025, enabling users in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Chile to spend stablecoins at any Visa-accepting merchant, bridging crypto and traditional finance. Stablecoins, pegged 1:1 to the dollar, aim to solve crypto volatility issues; Chainalysis reported a 880% global

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BILLIONAIRE CEO OF PANTERA CAPITAL SAYS BTC IS GOING TO $745,000

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The X post from DiscoverCrypto_ features a CNBC segment where Pantera Capital’s CEO, Dan Morehead, predicts Bitcoin could reach $745,000 within a decade, a bold claim reflecting his history of optimistic forecasts, like his 2021 prediction of $115,000 that didn’t materialize. Bitcoin’s price in the post is $92,441.12, down 2.63% intraday, yet Morehead’s bullish stance

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City of Roswell, New Mexico sets up a strategic Bitcoin reserve

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The City of Roswell, New Mexico, established a Bitcoin strategic reserve with an initial value of $3,000 in January 2025, making it the first U.S. city to do so, as noted in a Roswell Daily Record article; this reserve grew to $2,606.123 by April 2025, reflecting Bitcoin’s market volatility. Roswell’s move aligns with its history

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Regulated Digital Asset Markets in Europe: From Policy to Practice

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Over the past several years, Europe has taken a pragmatic, layered approach to enabling regulated digital asset markets. A number of frameworks and trials have now converged to form a clear and actionable foundation for institutional engagement. The EU’s DLT Pilot Regime, the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), Switzerland’s DLT Act, and the Markets in

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The SEC has dropped its investigation into PayPal’s stablecoin

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The SEC’s decision to drop its investigation into PayPal’s stablecoin $PYUSD, launched in August 2023, removes a major regulatory hurdle, as the probe began in November 2023 over concerns that stablecoins might be classified as securities under strict investor-protection laws. $PYUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, benefits from this clarity, potentially boosting its adoption, especially since PayPal

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The United Kingdom will partner with the United States to promote cryptocurrency adoption

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With the asset class rising to prominence like never before in 2025, the UK and US are set to collaborate in an effort to boost cryptocurrency adoption. Indeed, the United Kingdom and the United States will reportedly work together as they look to enhance crypto regulation and promote the advancement of the industry. UK Finance Minister Rachel

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$14 BILLION COMPANY SOFI IS BRINGING BACK BITCOIN AND CRYPTO TRADING FOR 10 MILLION USERS

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SoFi, a $14 billion financial tech company, is reintroducing Bitcoin and crypto trading for its 10 million users, reversing a prior shutdown linked to Biden administration policies, signaling a major pivot toward crypto adoption in the U.S. financial sector. The move follows SoFi’s history of regulatory scrutiny, notably in 2022 when Democratic senators raised concerns

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Mastercard introduces a global payment system supporting stablecoins

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Mastercard’s April 28, 2025, announcement introduces a global payment system supporting stablecoins like USDC, enabling over 150 million merchants to accept them through partnerships with firms like OKX, Nuvei, Circle, and Paxos, bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance. The initiative includes the OKX Card, allowing users to spend stablecoins directly, and features like Mastercard’s Crypto

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BLACKROCK JUST BOUGHT $970 MILLION IN BITCOIN

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BlackRock’s $970 million Bitcoin purchase on April 29, 2025, follows their earlier $600 million acquisition in January, as reported by Digital Watch Observatory, signaling a growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin as a hedge against economic instability, with their iShares Bitcoin Trust now holding over $58 billion in BTC. This reflects a broader market sentiment where

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