Blockchain & Digital Assets

August 28, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, announced its support for HyperEVM, the Ethereum-compatible smart contract layer of the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This integration marks a pivotal step in bridging institutional investors with the ecosystem of DeFi, offering custody and operational flexibility for assets like HYPE,… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 5:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monero development team has accelerated its efforts to implement the Full-Chain Membership Proof (FCMP) upgrade, spurred by a recent attempted 51% attack from the Qubic project. This incident has underscored the urgency of enhancing Monero’s security and resilience, prompting developers to prioritize the FCMP… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

  The US Department of Commerce has put its macroeconomic data onchain in partnership with Chainlink, according to a public statement. The information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Consumption Expenditures (CPE) Price Index, and Real Final… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a Latin American crypto exchange, has expanded its B2B business, into Peru and Chile, according to a release. Bitso, based in Mexico, said Bitso Business will offer services in those two countries including FXaaS and Pay with Bitso, to enable cross-border and local payments…. Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

zkMe has teamed up with SlowMist, the blockchain security firm claiming to be “trusted” by industry participants including Binance, OKX, HTX, and Crypto.com. This collaboration integrates zkMe’s  zero-knowledge proof technology with SlowMist’s security infrastructure, “enabling privacy-preserving compliance solutions that unlock secure blockchain services for enterprises… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has issued a demand that regulators must crack down on digital assets that “mimic equities.” This references the concept of tokenization or digital securities. These digital assets will eventually replace their analog relative, but it appears legacy exchanges are… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency’s rise as a global financial tool has brought both tech advancements and challenges, with illicit actors exploiting its decentralized and permissionless nature. As noted in an update from Chainalysis, recent enforcement actions underscore a concerted international effort to combat crypto-enabled crime, from pig butchering… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 7:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency adnw sector is undergoing a transformative phase as new developments reshape its ecosystem, with significant updates emerging this year under the Trump Administration. On August 15, the U.S. Treasury Department unveiled fresh regulatory guidelines designed to bring greater oversight to digital currencies, particularly… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso says that stablecoin adoption in institutional payments more than doubled between H2 2024 and H1 2025, with gaming and payment service providers leading growth. Bitso Business, the B2B arm of Bitso, provided the information in a report entitled “Stablecoins Landscape in Latin America.” The report… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 discusses how rate cut signals and political pressures are shaping crypto flows, and what’s next for Bitcoin: “Rate cuts and political pressure are creating two reinforcing forces for crypto right now: on one side, lower rates weaken the dollar and push capital toward alternative… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 1:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Sygnum, a European digital asset bank, says it has closed a $50 million syndicated loan secured by Bitcoin. The transaction was for Ledn, and a portion of the proceeds is expected to aid the firm’s tokenization services. Sygnum states that the loan is indicative of… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 12:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Circle (NYSE: CRCL), a stablecoin issuer, and Finastra have announced a partnership that focuses on payment infrastructure to improve the speed and lower the cost of international transfers. According to a release, Finastra’s Global PAYplus (GPP) customers can connect to Circle’s payment infrastructure for rapid,… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new article from Vermiculus and GreySpark Partners describes the impacts of North America’s shift to T+1 settlement on international financial institutions. It is available here. The short answer, if you are pressed for time, is a lot. The shift has good motivations. Pandemic-induced market… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Eclipse Labs, a Layer 2 blockchain developer, has announced a drastic reduction of its workforce by 65% and the appointment of Sydney Huang as its new CEO. This restructuring follows the company’s recent token generation event (TGE) and aims to realign resources toward building consumer-facing… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The concept of the “world computer”—a decentralized network capable of executing complex computations and transactions globally—has long been a cornerstone of DLT / blockchain technology, with Ethereum leading the charge due to its first-mover advantage. As this vision evolves, blockchain scalability remains a critical challenge…. Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 2:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a key player in digital energy and infrastructure, has taken significant steps to strengthen its global presence by expanding operations in Europe. On August 25, 2025, the company announced the appointment of two seasoned industry leaders and the establishment of… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini announced a series of updates that signal its growing influence in the global crypto market. On August 25, 2025, the company launched the XRP Edition of its Gemini Credit Card in partnership with Ripple, expanded the availability of Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has taken decisive action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and scope of operations, by ordering its Australian operations to undergo an external audit. The directive stems from what Austrac describes… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OCBC (SGX: O39), one of Singapore’s established banking institutions, has launched a US$1 billion digital US commercial paper (CP) program powered by blockchain technology. This initiative marks a step forward in leveraging distributed ledger technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in short-term financing instruments. The… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital—are reportedly collaborating to raise up to $1 billion to establish a treasury dedicated to Solana’s native token, SOL. This initiative, as first reported by Bloomberg, underscores the growing momentum behind Solana, a so-called “high-performance” blockchain that has been… Read More