BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
Tezos X Brings EVM Compatibility, Testnet Launches May 2026
Tezos X integrates EVM and Michelson on a shared ledger, enhancing scalability and interoperability. Testnet launches May 2026.
Solana (SOL) Prepares for Quantum Threats with Falcon Scheme
Solana (SOL) advances quantum-resistant cryptography with Falcon, ensuring preparedness for future threats while maintaining high performance.
Kbank Tests Ripple Wallet for South Korea Remittances
Kbank partners with Ripple to trial blockchain-based remittances amid South Korea's evolving stablecoin regulatory framework.
Litecoin (LTC) Exploited: 13-Block Reorg Triggers Finality Debate
Litecoin patched a zero-day bug leading to a rare 13-block chain reorganization, raising concerns over transaction finality and network security.
Tezos Proposes sTEZ: Protocol-Level Liquid Staking Token
Tezos introduces sTEZ, a protocol-level liquid staking token aimed at balancing liquidity and network security while avoiding external dependencies.
Figure Stock (FIGR) Drops 9%, Analysts See 2x Upside Potential
Figure stock fell 9% amid crypto-linked volatility, but Bernstein maintains a $67 price target, citing tokenized lending growth.
Polymarket Traders Score $37K in Paris Weather Data Glitch
Two Polymarket accounts profited $37K from a suspected weather station glitch in Paris, raising questions about prediction market integrity.
Celo Marks Six Years with 1.27B Transactions and Stablecoin Dominance
Celo celebrates six years with 1.27B transactions, 25 stablecoins, and MiniPay's critical role in driving adoption across 66+ countries.
Coinbase Highlights Algorand (ALGO)'s Quantum-Resistant Blockchain
Coinbase's latest paper commends Algorand (ALGO)'s post-quantum cryptography, positioning it as a leader in blockchain quantum readiness.
Taiko Achieves 100% ZK Coverage, Slashes Mainnet Finality to 2s
Taiko's 2025 milestones include 100% zero-knowledge (ZK) proof coverage, 2-second finality, and DAO governance, solidifying its position as a leader in Ethereum scaling.
Stellar (XLM) Details $236B Economy Redefining Online Value
Stellar (XLM) explores blockchain, AI, and micropayments reshaping the $236B attention economy, challenging ad-driven models with privacy-focused innovation.
Alchemy Brings $4T Infrastructure to Injective (INJ)Blockchain
Alchemy integrates with Injective, enabling developers to build high-speed, onchain finance apps with $4 trillion-backed infrastructure.
IOTA Hackathon Yields 66 New Projects as Token Jumps 6.5%
MasterZ × IOTA European hackathon concludes with 66 working products from 200 developers. Top teams head to Berlin for acceleration program.
Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Promotes Bruno Martins to CTO in Leadership Shake-Up
Algorand (ALGO) Foundation names Bruno Martins as CTO and promotes two product leaders as it consolidates ecosystem operations under unified leadership.
HKMA Signs Blockchain Trade Deal With Shanghai to Build Cross-Border Platform
Hong Kong and Shanghai sign MoU to develop blockchain-powered cross-border trade finance platform, connecting electronic bills of lading with CBDC infrastructure.
