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From Breach to Defense: Why AI Security Is Surging in Crypto

Following a recent exploit that forced three Solana-based platforms to shut down, developers across the DeFi sector are rethinking how...

Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 15% as hashrate rebounds

Bitcoin’s latest difficulty adjustment pushed the network to 144.4T, up 15% as hashrate rebounded near 1 ZH/s. The move tightens miner...

XRP Risks 25% Drop as Bearish Signals Intensify

XRP remains under heavy pressure after a sharp monthly decline, with bearish technical signals and falling futures open interest pointing...

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Chido Munyati of the World Economic Forum said outdated payments and paper documents hinder African trade, which digitisation could fix.

Texas Town Fails City Bid to Curb Bitcoin Miner Noise

Residents of a small area in Hood County have attempted to form a municipality to exercise authority over a BTC mining site.

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.

Vietnam Police Bust Multi-Billion Dollar Paynet Coin Scam

Vietnamese authorities have detained 20 individuals in connection with crypto fraud — a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.

Union Jack Oil to Use Stranded Gas for Bitcoin Mining

Union Jack Oil’s Bitcoin mining initiative could transform idle gas wells into an early revenue stream and establish Bitcoin reserves.

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.