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Track the evolution of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies. From enterprise adoption to cross-border payments, this category focuses on real-world use cases, partnerships, and advancements in distributed ledger systems.

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Trump Media Eyes Truth Social Spinoff Amid Crypto Push

Trump Media is weighing a Truth Social spinoff as it expands its crypto initiatives, signaling a possible shift in its business structure.

Polymarket Bets Ahead of ZachXBT Reveal Raise Insider Trading Questions

Polymarket trading surged on a contract tied to a ZachXBT reveal, then repriced after his report named Axiom. On-chain data shows a wallet...

Grayscale Warns AI Agents May Shift Payments Onto Blockchains as Software Selloff Deepens

Grayscale says AI agents could shift payments onto blockchains as they begin transacting autonomously with wallets. The firm points to...

Bitwise Buys Chorus One to Power Global Staking Growth Drive

Bitwise is making a bold move to expand its footprint in the crypto space with the acquisition of Chorus One.

Solana Shake-Up: 3 Platforms Shut After $27M Hack

A $27M exploit has rattled the Solana ecosystem, shutting down three platforms and raised security concerns.

AI, Blockchain Converge as Web3 Security Threats Intensify

As Web3 exploits grow more automated and complex, traditional smart contract audits are proving insufficient against real-time attack...

Blockchain and Stablecoins Set to Digitise African Trade

Chido Munyati of the World Economic Forum said outdated payments and paper documents hinder African trade, which digitisation could fix.

Malaysia Sets Three-Year Plan for Asset Tokenisation

BNM’s tokenisation roadmap will focus on SME financing, Shariah-compliant products, green finance, and 24/7 cross-border payments.

Flutterwave, Polygon Launch African Stablecoin Network

Flutterwave teams up with Polygon Labs to roll out a stablecoin-based cross-border payment network covering 34 African countries.

Visa Expands Stablecoin Support Across Four Blockchains

Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said the firm will add four new stablecoins on four blockchains and let banks issue and redeem them.

AI Wallet Managers Raise Security Questions

Coinbase’s Payments MCP tool lets AI agents enables them to independently manage wallets and execute payments.

Japan Launches Its First Yen-Backed Stablecoin, JPYC

JPYC President revealed that seven companies have already shown interest in integrating the stablecoin into their platforms and services.

Custodia and Vantage Bank Launch Tokenised Deposit Platform

Custodia Bank launched a platform for tokenised deposits, combining blockchain benefits with secure customer funds.

Berachain Targets 200ms Blockchain Transactions

A recent Berachain proposal proposes a preconfirmation layer to cut transaction times to 200 milliseconds.

SWIFT Teams with ConsenSys for Blockchain Payment System

SWIFT is collaborating with ConsenSys and more than 30 financial institutions to develop a blockchain settlement system.

Shanghai Becomes New Hub for Digital Yuan, Blockchain Trade

A digital yuan operations hub in Shanghai, concentrating on cross-border payments, blockchain solutions, and digital asset platforms.

Philippines Plans Blockchain Budget for Transparency

Senator Bam Aquino of the Philippines is preparing to introduce a bill to place the nation’s entire budget on a blockchain.

Tokenisation Poised to Drive Capital Market Growth in LATAM

Bitfinex Securities says tokenisation could address inefficiencies in Latin America’s capital markets, enhance liquidity.

Wyoming Debuts Visa-Backed FRNT Stablecoin on 7 Blockchains

Wyoming revealed the mainnet rollout of its Frontier Stable Token, making it one of the first US states to introduce a stablecoin.

US Bank Lobby Pushes Back on Crypto Bank Licence Bids

US banking and credit union associations urged the OCC to postpone decisions on bank licence applications from crypto companies.