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Consumer Crypto Hits $979B in Q1 2026 Amid Daily Use Surge
Crypto adoption shifts focus to payments, stablecoins, and identity as Q1 2026 retail activity hits $979B, down 11% YoY but with real-world growth.
ENS and Namespace Introduce Celonames for Enhanced Celo Identity
ENS and Namespace, in collaboration with Celo Foundation and Self Protocol, launch Celonames, a new identity layer offering human-readable names for the Celo ecosystem.
Moca Foundation Unveils Moca Chain for Decentralized Identity Solutions
Moca Foundation announces Moca Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to enhance identity verification and user data privacy, set to launch in 2025, according to Animoca Brands.
Microsoft Bitcoin-Based Identity Tool Launches Beta Version
Microsoft’s decentralized identity (DID) tool, ION which is based on the Bitcoin blockchain, launched a beta version on bitcoin's mainnet on Wednesday.
French Football Star Mbappe Seeks out Crypto Scammers Trying to Score off The PSG Striker's Reputation
Kylian Mbappe PSG star launches lawsuit over Bitcoin scammers who are allegedly using his name and image to convince investors to buy-in.
Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab to the Public After Almost a Year of Development
Japanese automotive company Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Toyota Financial Services Corporation announced its Blockchain Lab involving six Toyota Group companies. The Lab plans to focus on exploring the future of the automotive industry, and said it aims to become a “Mobility Company.”
Exclusive: Liberal Society Comes with Friendly Crypto Regulations
As a veteran lawyer in technology, Nathan Kaiser of Cardano Foundation shares his insights in identifying countries with friendly crypto jurisdictions. He also examined how different jurisdictions affect both on-chain and off-chain governance.