Mastercard and Western Union Onboard Solana

Mastercard and Western Union Onboard Solana
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Published: Apr 10, 2026 at 19:12

Payment giants finally moved into the house that Solana build

The Solana Foundation has officially unveiled its Solana Developer Platform (SDP), and the guest list for the "early adopters" is a who's-who of the old guard: Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay.

This API-driven toolkit is specifically designed to strip away the technical "scary bits" of blockchain development, allowing these titans to orchestrate fiat-to-stablecoin flows with the click of a button. Mastercard, in particular, is now utilizing the platform for live stablecoin settlement, effectively replacing the multi-day "hop-skip-and-a-jump" of traditional banking with sub-second finality.

The most demanding financial pipelines

The broader implications for global commerce are hard to overstate. By onboarding Western Union, a company that practically invented cross-border remittances, Solana is proving that it can handle the throughput and compliance requirements of the world’s most demanding financial pipelines. The SDP features modules for tokenized deposits and on-chain foreign exchange (FX), meaning that the "remittance of 2026" isn't a slow wire transfer; it’s an atomic swap.

While skeptics once called Solana a "retail playground," the presence of the world’s largest payment processor (Worldpay) suggests that the "playground" has grown into a global clearinghouse.

For anyone still waiting for the "killer app" of crypto, look no further: it’s the boring, efficient, and invisible act of moving money across borders at the speed of light—without the 5% haircut.

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Former Booz Allen Intelligence Executive Paul Chi Joins Qtonic Quantum as Quantum Threats to National Security Accelerate

Former Booz Allen Intelligence Executive Paul Chi Joins Qtonic Quantum as Quantum Threats to National Security Accelerate

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CryptoGuestPosts.com: Bitcoin Slumps Below the $68,000 Barrier

CryptoGuestPosts.com: Bitcoin Slumps Below the $68,000 Barrier
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Published: Mar 31, 2026 at 11:20

Bitcoin will resume its upward trend, potentially reaching the next high

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has fallen below the moving average lines but remains above the $65,000 support level.

BTC price long-term prediction: ranging

Since March 27, the largest cryptocurrency has traded above the $65,000 support and below the moving average lines. The BTC price is consolidating above this support as Doji candlesticks appear. The presence of a Doji candlestick has limited price movement.

However, if the BTC price recovers and breaks above the moving average lines, Bitcoin will resume its upward trend, potentially reaching the next high of $76,000. If the BTC price loses its current support, it will fall back to its critical support level of $60,000. At the time of writing, the price of one Bitcoin is $66,744.

Technical indicators

  • Key supply zones: $120,000, $125,000, $130,000

  • Key demand zones: $90,000, $85,000, $80,000

BTC price indicator analysis

The price of Bitcoin has dropped below the horizontal moving average lines, while the 21-day SMA remains above the 50-day SMA, indicating a previous price increase. The 4-hour chart shows the cryptocurrency price below the downward-sloping moving average lines, reflecting the current decline. At present, the rising trend is confined between the moving average lines.

BTCUSD_(Daily Chart) - March 30, 2026

What is the next move for Bitcoin?

Following a recent price increase, Bitcoin's price remains below the $68,000 barrier. The 4-hour chart shows BTC trading in a narrow range above the $65,000 support but below the moving average lines. The upward trend has broken the 21-day SMA barrier, although it remains below the $68,000 resistance level. Bitcoin's bullish movement will continue once it breaks above the $68,000 resistance level and the 50-day SMA barrier.

BTCUSD_(4-Hour Chart) - March 30, 2026

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Conflux Capital Launches Next-Generation Quantitative Strategy Platform to Expand Digital Asset Value Growth Paths

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CryptoGuestPosts – DOGE slips above $0.092

CryptoGuestPosts - DOGE slips above $0.092
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Published: 20 Mar 2026, 23:00

Updated: March 21, 2026, 00:07


Dogecoin has fallen below the moving-average lines after hitting resistance at $0.105.

Price prediction for DOGE over the long term:

CryptoGuestPosts previously reported that since February 5, DOGE has traded in a range, above the $0.085 resistance but below the moving-average lines and the $0.05 support.

On March 16, the bullish momentum drove the price above moving average lines. However, it was stopped at a high $0.104. DOGE reached a new low today of $0.093. If the cryptocurrency trades within this range, and retraces above the $0.090 resistance level, then it will remain in the same range. DOGE, meanwhile, has returned to the range of its bearish trend zone.

Technical indicators

DOGE price indicators reading

After a recent drop, the cryptocurrency has dropped below the moving-average lines. Doji candlesticks are dominant on the chart and cause altcoins trade in a range. On four-hour charts the price bars are located below the horizontal moving mean lines. Long candlesticks tails show significant demand for recent lows.

What is the future of Dogecoin cryptocurrency?

The price of DOGE has dropped to a new low, $0.092. The cryptocurrency is currently bouncing between the $0.092 resistance and the $0.105 support on the four-hour chart. DOGE's price will drop if the current support is breached. The price will be below $0.085. If the current support level holds, DOGE's upward trend will continue.

Disclaimer. Disclaimer: This is a personal opinion of the author. The author collected the data and it is not sponsored by a company or token developer. This is not an endorsement of CryptoGuestPosts and does not constitute a recommendation for the purchase or sale of cryptocurrency. Before investing in funds, readers should conduct their own research.

Nasdaq Equity Revolution: Birth of the “Issuer Centric” Token

Nasdaq Equity Revolution: Birth of the "Issuer Centric" Token
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Published: Mar 10, 2020 at 09:33


Nasdaq's intention to introduce a proprietary equity coin design was announced by the company on March 9, 2026.

Nasdaq, in partnership with crypto infrastructure giant Kraken and their xStocks eco-system, is moving from being a mere spectator to becoming the primary architect for Real-World Asset Tokenization (RWA). This new framework allows companies to tokenize shares directly. It gives them unprecedented control of shareholder engagement, proxy votes, and corporate action in an "always on" 24/7 ecosystem.

Equities Transformation gateway is not just a digital wrapper of stocks. It is a bridge that connects permissioned exchange records with permissionless blockchain networks.

First time ever, a transfer will be deemed a transfer to the security itself. This maintains full regulatory equality while unlocking liquidity in global on-chain market. Nasdaq has reclaimed the narrative of "synthetic crypto contracts" by putting the issuer in the forefront. It also offers a compliant way for the multi-trillion-dollar equity market to migrate onto the ledger.

This partnership shows that the future of financial services is not a binary choice between "Crypto or Traditional" -- it's an interoperable, unified system where both your stock portfolio as well as your crypto wallet will be one.

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Cobak Token: a native cryptocurrency of the Cobak Platform

Cobak Token: a native cryptocurrency of the Cobak Platform

Published: February 26, 2026, at 21:25


Cobak token (CBK), is the native cryptocurrency for the Cobak platform. This is a South Korean cryptocurrency trading exchange.

Cobak, or Coin Back in short, is a cryptocurrency exchange that has become popular in South Korea.

Cobak token (CBK)

The CBK Token is designed to be used for a variety of purposes. CBK can be used to trade on the Cobak Exchange. CBK can be used by traders to trade with other cryptocurrencies.

CBK holders and users can receive discounts on Cobak trading fees, just like many other tokens. CBK can be staked by users to earn tokens and rewards.

CBK can also be used as a promotional tool, a giveaway, or an incentive to encourage trading on the platform.

Disclaimer. This article should only be used for informational purposes and not as an endorsement from CryptoGuestPosts. The author has collected the data and it is not sponsored by a company or token developer. These are not recommendations to buy or trade cryptocurrency. Before investing in funds, readers should research the market.

With over 15 years experience, I am a writer and expert in blockchain, NFT and metaverse with a great deal of technical knowledge.