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21 hours agoCointelegraph
Base to Launch 1:1-Backed Tokenised Equities Soon, Says Pollak
Base is set to launch its 1:1-backed tokenised equities, according to Pollak. The announcement indicates a significant step in the integration of blockchain technology with traditional equity markets.
2 days agoCrypto institutions seek new trust signals as audit reliability declines
2 days agoSouth Korea plans September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot programme
2 days agoCardano activates van Rossem hard fork to enable new features
Cardano has successfully activated the van Rossem hard fork, which is expected to pave the way for the upcoming Leios upgrade, enhancing the platform's functionality.
5 days agoInjective submits SEC transfer agent registration for onchain securities records
Injective has filed for registration as a transfer agent with the SEC, aiming to transition securities ownership records onto the blockchain.
8 days agoSolana Community Lead Announces Candidacy in UK By-Election
The Solana community lead has entered a UK by-election, advocating for onchain transparency and self-custody of pensions.
9 days agoUK tokenization could boost annual output by $44 billion by 2035, report finds
A report suggests that the UK's push for tokenization could increase its annual economic output by up to $44 billion by 2035.
9 days agoJapan's Lawson and Netstars trial stablecoin payments
Lawson and Netstars have initiated a trial for stablecoin payments in Japan, aiming to enhance digital transactions and streamline payment processes.
10 days agoPakistan crypto chief calls for dialogue following Islamic ruling on payments
The head of Pakistan's cryptocurrency sector is advocating for discussions after a scholar declared crypto payments as impermissible under Islamic law.
11 days agoIMF paper discusses impact of dollar stablecoins on FX access and currency runs
The IMF suggests that dollar stablecoins could enhance foreign exchange access but may also increase the risk of currency runs.
12 days agoWall Street banks impose stricter rules on staff trading in prediction markets
Major Wall Street banks are tightening regulations on employee participation in prediction markets amid growing concerns over insider trading and compliance risks.
12 days agoZcash plans Ironwood network upgrade launch for July 28
Zcash has announced its target date for the Ironwood network upgrade, aiming for a launch on July 28.
13 days agoBitcoin Faces Quantum Computing Challenge: Bigger Blocks or STARK Proofs?
The article discusses Bitcoin's potential solutions to quantum computing threats, weighing the benefits of larger blocks against the implementation of STARK proofs.
- 13 days ago
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Computing Challenge: Bigger Blocks vs STARK Proofs
The article discusses the potential impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin, exploring two proposed solutions: increasing block size or implementing STARK proofs to enhance security against quantum threats.
13 days agoHyperliquid's Onchain Perps May Compete with Traditional Finance, Says Pantera
Pantera Capital discusses how Hyperliquid's onchain perpetual contracts could disrupt Wall Street by attracting traditional finance market participants.
13 days agoSWIFT initiates blockchain ledger pilot with 17 banks for tokenised deposits
SWIFT has launched a pilot programme involving 17 banks to explore a blockchain ledger for tokenised deposits, aiming to enhance efficiency in cross-border transactions.
13 days agoTokenized stock transfers increase by 105% to $8.4 billion
Tokenized stock transfers have surged by 105% in a month, reaching a total value of $8.4 billion, indicating a significant rise in interest and activity in this financial sector.
14 days agoToss and Optimism to Launch Korean Won Stablecoin Proof of Concept
Mobile app Toss is partnering with blockchain platform Optimism to conduct a proof of concept for a stablecoin pegged to the Korean won.
14 days agoBerachain to Implement Hard Fork, Transitioning to WBERA Rewards System
Berachain is set to undergo a hard fork that will replace its dual-token model with a single-token economy, introducing WBERA as the new reward system.
14 days agoBase to implement B20 standard for stablecoins and tokenised assets
Base has announced plans to activate the B20 standard, aimed at enhancing the functionality of stablecoins, real-world assets, and other tokens on its platform.
14 days agoSecret Network highlights AI exploit risks in Arbitrum migration proposal
Secret Network has raised concerns about potential AI exploit risks associated with its proposed migration to the Arbitrum platform.
15 days agoEuro stablecoins compliant with MiCA increased by 128% before July deadline
Decta reports a significant growth in MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins, rising by 128% ahead of the upcoming regulatory deadline on July 1.
15 days agoInjective CEO warns L1 chains risk decentralisation for speed
As adoption of Layer 1 chains increases, Injective's CEO highlights a growing conflict between decentralisation and performance, suggesting that some may sacrifice decentralisation to enhance speed.
19 days agoUpbit clarifies its interest in future OUSD participation
Upbit has stated that it only expressed interest in potentially participating in OUSD in the future, clarifying its role in the Open Standard Partner list.
19 days agoZcash's Ironwood upgrade may be delayed due to infrastructure issues
The upcoming Ironwood upgrade for Zcash could face delays as concerns arise regarding the readiness of the necessary infrastructure.
20 days agoUpcoming Major Blockchain Upgrades Expected in 2026
Several significant blockchain upgrades are anticipated in 2026, which could enhance scalability, security, and functionality across various networks.
- 20 days ago
Upcoming Major Blockchain Upgrades Expected in 2026
Several significant blockchain upgrades are anticipated in 2026, aiming to enhance scalability, security, and functionality across various platforms.
20 days agoSolana Foundation introduces new framework for protocol-level governance
The Solana Foundation has launched a framework aimed at enhancing protocol-level governance, allowing for more structured decision-making within the Solana ecosystem.
20 days agoYield-bearing stablecoins see significant decline, ending three-year trend
Yield-bearing stablecoins have lost approximately $3.5 billion in the second quarter, marking the end of a three-year period of growth for crypto-native financial products.
20 days agoOFAC sanctions 134 ISIS-K crypto wallet addresses, Tether freezes funds
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned 134 crypto wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K, while Tether has frozen 131 of these accounts to prevent the movement of funds.
20 days agoTaiko reopens bridge following $1.7 million exploit compensation
Taiko has reopened its bridge after a $1.7 million exploit, confirming that affected users have been compensated in full.
96 days agoBitcoinist
Blockchain Is South Korea’s New Fiscal Weapon — A Blow To Privacy?
203 days agoThe Future Of Tech: How Blockchain AI And Will Converge By Late 2026
213 days agoBlockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions
217 days agoBlockchain Privacy Shouldn’t Automatically Raise Red Flags—SEC Chair
245 days agoCloudflare Outage Just Made Everyone Paranoid: But Blockchain Kept Working—CZ
257 days agoCrypto Titans Unite: New Group To Forge Global Blockchain Transaction Standard
260 days agoStandard Chartered CEO: All Money Will Go Digital, All Transactions On Blockchain
280 days agoBlockchain Could Clean Up Government Spending, Philippines Official Says