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.
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA Plan Tokenized Deposit Network for 2027
Major banks like JPMorgan and Citi aim to launch a tokenized deposit network by 2027, challenging stablecoins and advancing blockchain in finance.
HKMA Forms Tokenized Bond Expert Group to Advance Market
HKMA launches Tokenized Bond Expert Group to drive adoption and scalability of tokenized bonds in Hong Kong, building on past successes.
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
Stellar (XLM) Unveils Protocol 27: Key Features for Developers
Stellar (XLM)'s Protocol 27 introduces authentication delegation and enhanced security for Soroban developers. Here's what you need to know.
Agentic Payments Surpass 100M Transactions on Base
Coinbase’s Base network processes 100M+ agentic transactions, marking a milestone for AI-driven payments and machine-to-machine commerce.
Mastercard Adds USDC, PYUSD for On-Chain Settlement
Mastercard now supports USDC, PYUSD, and others for on-chain stablecoin settlements, signaling deeper integration of blockchain in global payments.
SEC Draft Plan Prioritizes Digital Assets, Blockchain Through 2030
The SEC's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan emphasizes regulatory clarity for crypto, tokenized offerings, and blockchain infrastructure.
Sui (SUI) Fixes Outage Bugs After Three Network Halts
Sui blockchain resolves bugs causing three outages and 15+ hours of downtime, with SUI token down 11% since disruptions.
Payment Interoperability Crucial As Stablecoins Expand Use
Global payments face fragmentation issues, but stablecoins like USDC and multichain designs offer a path to seamless money movement.
Paxos Becomes First Blockchain Firm with SEC Clearing Approval
Paxos secures SEC clearing agency registration, marking a milestone for blockchain in U.S. securities settlement.
Sui Network Suffers 6-Hour Outage, SUI Drops 6.6%
Sui Network faced a 6-hour outage due to a bug in its latest update. SUI token dropped 6.6%, highlighting ongoing reliability concerns for the Layer-1 blockchain.
107 BTC Burned in $8.5M Transaction, Sparks Mystery
An anonymous entity burned 107 BTC worth $8.5M after 12 years of holding. Analysts speculate tax strategy or error. Here's what we know.
Avalanche (AVAX) Retro9000 Round 4 Brings Verified User Scoring
Avalanche's Retro9000 C-Chain Round 4 introduces verified user tiers and new reward distribution mechanics to boost builder incentives.
Avalanche Opens Team1 Applications to Boost Ecosystem Growth
Avalanche Team1 is accepting applications for its global program aimed at expanding the ecosystem through education, events, and builder support.
Base MCP Links AI Agents Like ChatGPT to Blockchain Actions
Base MCP enables AI agents like ChatGPT to execute blockchain transactions, marking a step forward in integrating AI with DeFi and onchain wallets.