At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at its previous session's closing level of 91.64 and gained 2 paise to 91.62 against the greenback
Forex traders said that the negative domestic equity markets and withdrawal of foreign funds resisted the rupee's upward move despite a retreating American currency
BitcoinWorldAustralian Dollar Surges: Key Rally Against Peers Ahead of Critical US Jobs ReportThe Australian Dollar (AUD) is demonstrating notable resilience, firming against a basket of major currencies as global financial markets adopt a cautious stance ahead of the pivotal US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. This pre-data strength highlights shifting capital flows and a complex interplay between domestic monetary policy and international risk sentiment. Market participants are closely [...]This post Australian Dollar Surges: Key Rally Against Peers Ahead of Critical US Jobs Report first appeared on BitcoinWorld.
BitcoinWorldPound Sterling Gains Momentum Against US Dollar in Crucial Countdown to US Jobs ReportThe British Pound exhibited measured strength against the US Dollar in early London trading on Friday, as global currency markets braced for the pivotal release of the United States Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. This key economic indicator, scheduled for release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, holds significant power to dictate near-term direction for [...]This post Pound Sterling Gains Momentum Against US Dollar in Crucial Countdown to US Jobs Report first appeared on BitcoinWorld.
(MENAFN - The Peninsula)AFP Jakarta: Indonesia said Friday it would ban social media access for children under 16, citing threats from cyber-bullying, online fraud and internet ...
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Karnataka Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Karnataka will ban social media for children under 16, says CM Siddaramaiah The HinduSocial media will be banned for children under the age of 16 in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah The Times of IndiaIndia's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16 ReutersKarnataka to ban social media use for children under 16: CM Siddaramaiah India TodayParental control on apps, curbs on phones in school: Goa panel discusses social media restrictions for children The Indian Express
Bloomberg reports some Asia-Europe airfares have risen by as much as 900% as Middle East airspace closures disrupt major hubs, pushing passengers towards Asian carriers and tightening capacity on key routes.
African governments are tightening export rules and changing mining laws to ensure they keep more value within their borders. Zimbabwe’s recent move to bring forward a ban on lithium concentrate exports and increase domestic productivity was pushed by leaders at the annual Africa Mining Conference in Cape Town in February, affirming the urgency for local [...]The post African leaders call for mining sector job creation appeared first on Sunday World.
New Delhi [India], March 05: Western Union has partnered with Crossmint for the launch of its new USDPT stablecoin on Solana. By combining Crossmint’s payment API and wallet and using Western Union’s existing infrastructure, fintech platforms will have access to the global payout network while also having the ability to move money through stablecoins.
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For most of Solana’s short history, meme coin trading defined a large chunk of its activity. That appears to be changing. According to a research note from Grayscale Investments, February’s record volume – $650 billion in stablecoin transactions – was driven by a move toward SOL–stablecoin trading pairs and real payment activity — not speculative bets on short-lived tokens. Related Reading: US Should Act On Bitcoin, Not Just Praise It, Ex-Advisor To Trump Says The network processed more transactions tied to practical money movement than at any point in its existence. The massive figure covers stablecoin transactions recorded on Solana during February 2026. It marks the highest monthly total ever logged on any blockchain — and it arrived in just 28 days. Grayscale’s data shows the number more than doubled the previous peak, which was set only four months earlier in October 2025. Low Fees Drive Small Payment Growth Standard Chartered had previously flagged Solana’s fee structure as a key reason the network was drawing payment-focused users. Low transaction costs make small transfers practical in a way that higher-fee blockchains cannot easily match. Developers have taken notice, building financial tools designed to run entirely on the internet, including micropayment systems that would be unworkable at higher cost per transaction. Stablecoins Power Blockchains Stablecoins — digital tokens pegged to currencies like the US dollar — have become one of the main engines of blockchain activity broadly. On Solana, they are increasingly being used to move money rather than to trade in and out of volatile assets. That distinction matters. Volume built on payments tends to be stickier than volume built on speculation, which can evaporate when market conditions shift. Solana now holds the fourth-largest stablecoin supply of any blockchain. Its ranking in USDC circulation is even more striking: second place, trailing only Ethereum. USDC is widely regarded as the stablecoin most favored by institutional users, which makes Solana’s position in that particular ranking significant. Ethereum Holds Its Ground On High-Value Assets The February data does not suggest Solana has overtaken Ethereum overall. According to figures from rwa.xyz, Ethereum carried $15.57 billion in tokenized real-world assets over the past 30 days. Solana’s comparable figure was $2 billion. Tokenized assets — which can include bonds, real estate, and other financial instruments brought onto a blockchain — represent the higher-value end of on-chain finance, and Ethereum remains the dominant platform for that segment. Related Reading: Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700% What Solana appears to be winning is the retail and payments layer: fast, cheap, high-frequency transfers that add up quickly in volume even if individual transactions are small. Whether that translates into broader institutional adoption remains an open question, but February’s numbers give the network a data point it did not have before. Featured image from SOPA/Getty Images, chart from TradingView