Tagged: blockchain adoption

October 21, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Péter Szilágyi, an experienced web3 developer for Ethereum’s Geth client, recently voiced concerns regarding Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s considerable influence over the ETH protocol and called into question the Ethereum Foundation’s rather “centralized” decision-making process / structure in a public letter. According to Szilágyi’s observations,… Read More

October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure (NASDAQ:FIGR) introduced its AI-powered Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan platform, expanding its blockchain-powered capital marketplace into one of the fastest-growing — and “most underserved” — segments of housing finance.  As competition increases and demand for efficiency rises, the platform brings automation to a… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm By Blake Jeong  |  

The crypto discussion remains pinpoint-focused on U.S. enforcement squabbles and city-state experimentation, but no one seems to notice what’s going on in Japan and South Korea. Both of these countries have been building predictable rules, institutional-grade foundations, and establishing consumers who already spend on digital… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mike Cagney, Co-founder and current Executive Chairman of Figure (NASDAQ:FIGR), which aims to transform capital markets by leveraging blockchain technology, predicts that the era of megabank stablecoin is coming. Cagney noted that the GENIUS Act will usher in JP Coin, and it will “suck the liabilities (deposits) out… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Timeless Bamboo has reportedly secured 10 acres of land for a bamboo-based carbon pilot by working cooperatively with Swiss blockchain-focused Fintech Fedrok AG. This was done by recording project data on-chain. Baseline surveys were carried out this past month and planting is expected to commence… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Oasis Pro, including its SEC-registered digital assets broker-dealer, alternative trading system (ATS), and transfer agent (TA) licenses. This acquisition provides the Ondo Finance group with a “comprehensive” set of SEC registrations to provide… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As a key moment for the global financial system and blockchain industry alike, Swift announced it is launching a new blockchain-based ledger. Chainlink acknowledges the wok of their partner Swift and the broader Swift community on “adopting blockchains and oracle networks as a key next… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys shared that it is supporting Swift with early-stage prototyping as the global financial infrastructure adds a blockchain-based digital ledger to its technology stack. Swift’s move is a pivotal one for global finance, “beginning with instant, always-on cross-border payments at unprecedented scale.” For more than a… Read More

September 30, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE: C) announced its plans for an industry-first integration of Citi Token Services, a blockchain-based platform, with its 24/7 USD Clearing solution to create “a 24/7, multibank cross-border instant payments capability for Citi’s institutional clients in the UK and US.” This move expands Citi’s… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services sector is undergoing a transformation as blockchain technology and digital assets reshape how investors access yield, liquidity, and diversification. Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager overseeing over $1.6 trillion in assets, is focused on being at the center of this shift, leveraging… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has introduced a feature allowing U.S. cardholders to amass virtual passport stamps as blockchain tokens. Dubbed the Amex Passport, this initiative transforms everyday journeys into enduring digital artifacts, minted on the Ethereum Layer-2 network Base. Announced as part of enhancements to… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong’s licensed virtual asset exchange,  announced an enhanced collab with Elliptic, a global enabler of  blockchain analytics and compliance solutions. Building on its compliance and risk management framework, HashKey Exchange is said to be “strengthening its capabilities in anti-money laundering (AML), Know-Your-Transaction… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that Plasma, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for stablecoins, has selected Crypto.com Custody to provide secure custody and liquidity services for its digital assets. This partnership aims to deliver “institutional-grade security, compliance, and seamless asset management across Plasma’s global network.” Crypto.com Custody offers… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen has announced its role as a validator for Somnia, an ultra-high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver real-time, onchain experiences. This partnership  underscores the growing convergence of advanced analytics and high-performance blockchain infrastructure, paving the way for decentralized applications (dApps) in… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears… 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 @ 3:13 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 24, 2025 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain technology is reshaping the global financial and technological landscape, emerging as a force that potentially redefines how we think about ownership, settlement, and economic systems. A recent analysis from a16zcrypto highlights the profound impact of blockchains, describing them as a programmable, open, and inherently… Read More

August 23, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A coalition of prominent financial trade associations, collectively known as the Joint Trades, has called for significant revisions to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) forthcoming Cryptoasset Exposures Standard, set to take effect in January 2026. The group, which includes the Global Financial Markets… Read More

August 23, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial sector is undergoing a major shift as traditional banking firms pivot toward blockchain technology, recognizing its potential to reshape the digital economy. A report from CB Insights highlights how major banks are diving headfirst into the digital asset ecosystem, leveraging blockchain to make… Read More