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.
Tokenized Deposits Gain Traction as Banks Race to Build
Tokenized deposits are reshaping transaction banking. With only 3.4% of banks live, the race to adopt programmable money is intensifying.
South Korea's Blockchain Push: Stablecoins and RWAs in Focus
South Korea's blockchain strategy centers on stablecoins and tokenized assets, with banks, fintechs, and regulators shaping the future of digital finance.
Tezos Backs Art4Life Campaign Promoting Blood Donation Awareness
Tezos platform sponsors Art4Life, blending blockchain tech with digital art to raise awareness about blood donation. Submissions open till July 13.
Crypto Lobby Pushes Congress to Pass Staking Tax Bill Unchanged
Crypto advocates urge Congress to approve the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act without amendments, aiming to address 'phantom income' taxation.
MoneyGram Becomes Solana Validator, Stakes SOL to Boost Blockchain Role
MoneyGram joins Solana as a validator, staking SOL and expanding its blockchain presence amid rising stablecoin adoption in remittances.
Bitcoin Transactions Near Record Highs as Microtransactions Dominate
Microtransactions now account for 80% of daily Bitcoin activity, driving network usage to near-record highs despite muted price action.
Gala Games Expands Gaming Platform Amid Web3 Push
Gala Games updates its gaming platform with a broader library and seamless browser-based play, reflecting its strategic Web3 infrastructure growth.
Algorand (ALGO) Targets Full Quantum Resilience by 2027
Algorand (ALGO) unveils roadmap for post-quantum security, aiming for full deployment by 2027. Key cryptographic upgrades target blockchain-wide protection.
DeepMind Unveils AI Control Roadmap to Address Alignment Risks
DeepMind introduces a defense-in-depth AI Control Roadmap, targeting risks from misaligned advanced AI. Key implications for security and governance.
Avalanche (AVAX) Unveils Payments Collective With 28 Major Firms
Avalanche launches Payments Collective, integrating 28 organizations to reshape global payment systems with stablecoins & real-time settlement.
Tezos (XTZ) Advances with Tezos X and Privacy Tools in May 2026
Tezos X Previewnet launch and TzEL privacy rollup mark key steps for Tezos in May 2026. What this means for XTZ and the ecosystem.
Agentic Commerce Hackathon Showcases AI Payments on Algorand (ALGO)
Over 110 developers in Berlin built AI-agent payment solutions using Algorand (ALGO) tech, unveiling innovations in autonomous finance.
US GAO Pressures FDIC on Crypto Oversight Amid Industry Risks
The US GAO urges the FDIC to enhance blockchain risk coordination, highlighting regulatory gaps and challenges in overseeing crypto-linked financial products.
Khalid's Fan-Owned Single 'Something Special' Debuts on Injective
Khalid and Ahn Hyo-seop launch 'Something Special,' the first fan-owned music single on Injective, introducing tokenized royalties to global audiences.
BNB Smart Chain Hits Sub-Second Finality After 70x Upgrade
BNB Smart Chain achieves 0.65-second finality—a 70x improvement from 45 seconds in 2022—unlocking faster DeFi, payments, and cross-chain transfers.