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JAN3 CEO Samson Mow: ‘Maybe It’s Time for Another Fork of Bitcoin’
13.5.2025
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, stated that, given the upcoming changes to Bitcoin Core and its OP_RETURN policy, it is time to fork the software to “fix misaligned incentives and fund devs with a better structure.” JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Talks Forking Bitcoin Core, Launching ‘Good’...
Decoding OP_RETURN in Bitcoin and What’s the Big Deal?
13.5.2025
OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined...
SEC Chair: Blockchain 'holds promise' of new kinds of market activity
12.5.2025
Blockchain technology could enable “a broad swath of novel use cases for securities” and foster “new kinds of market activities that many of the Commission’s legacy rules and regulations do not contemplate today,” Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul...
Solana Block Traders See SOL Extending Gains, Surpassing $200 by End-June
12.5.2025
Block traders piled into the $200 call option expiring on June 27
Zimbabwe Turns to Blockchain to Revive Carbon Credit Investor Confidence
12.5.2025
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry to enhance transparency and restore investor trust after previous disruptions in the carbon credit market. In 2023, the country faced backlash for abruptly canceling projects and claiming a portion of proceeds, affecting developers...
Tokenized Treasuries Near $7B as Investors Flood Digital Bonds With $390M in One Week
10.5.2025
Based on the most recent data, tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds continue their upward trajectory, notching a 6% gain since May 2, 2025. Tokenized Treasuries—$6.89B and Climbing Last Friday, May 2, the cumulative worth of tokenized Treasuries hit $6.5 billion—a historical milestone. In just one week...
Microsoft-Backed Space and Time Launches Mainnet for Zero-Knowledge-Proven Data
10.5.2025
Microsoft-backed Space and Time has launched its public and permissionless mainnet, which is designed to deliver zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data directly to smart contracts. Empowering Developers to Build Secure, Data-Driven Onchain Applications Space and Time, a blockchain platform backed by tech...
Jump Crypto Takes Strategic Stake in Securitize to Bolster Blockchain Finance
9.5.2025
Securitize, a leading digital securities platform, announced a strategic equity investment from Jump Crypto on May 8 to enhance institutional access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and improve collateral management solutions. Strategic Tie-Up Aims to Bridge Traditional Finance With Onchain...
Crypto for Advisors: Trends in Tokenizing Real-World Assets
8.5.2025
Tokenization turns real-world assets into blockchain tokens, boosting efficiency, liquidity and accessibility. Learn about why Ethereum is the current leader in this space
Sei Wants To Cut Cosmos Compatibility and Go All-In on Ethereum
8.5.2025
The move comes as blockchain infrastructure builders compete to draw in developers and expand their orbits
Bitcoin Core to Lift OP_RETURN Guardrails in Next Update: Move Is ‘Aligned With Bitcoin’s Ethos’
8.5.2025
A recent statement from the Bitcoin Core team revealed that the controversial change to lift the current guardrails on OP_RETURN restrictions will be implemented in the next version. The statement explains that the decision was made because it aligns with the current bitcoin ethos. Bitcoin Core...
Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users
8.5.2025
LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT...
Robinhood plans blockchain for US asset trading in Europe — Report
7.5.2025
Brokerage fintech Robinhood is reportedly developing a blockchain network that will enable retail investors in Europe to trade US securities.According to a May 7 Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, the move seeks to expand the company's local presence by offering trading...
Robinhood plans blockchain for US asset trading in Europe — Report
7.5.2025
Brokerage fintech Robinhood is reportedly developing a blockchain network that will enable retail investors in Europe to trade US securities.According to a May 7 Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, the move seeks to expand the company's local presence by offering trading...
Robinhood Quietly Prepping Blockchain With Crypto Powerhouses, Insiders Claim
7.5.2025
The American financial services firm Robinhood is said to be preparing the rollout of its own blockchain, according to two individuals with direct insight into the initiative. Sources noted that both Arbitrum and Solana have been evaluated as potential partners in the project’s development....
Robinhood Developing Blockchain-Based Program To Trade U.S. Securities in Europe: Bloomberg
7.5.2025
The brokerage firm is reportedly considering Arbitrum, Ethereum and Solana for the new platform
Blockchain ‘Baddies’ on how to bring more women into crypto
7.5.2025
In an industry filled with complexity, jargon and mistrust, women in Web3 say that the way to attract more women into the crypto space starts with clarity, education and community. At the Blockchain Baddies side event during Token2049 in Dubai, women shared personal experiences of entering...
Blockchain ‘Baddies’ on how to bring more women into crypto
7.5.2025
In an industry filled with complexity, jargon and mistrust, women in Web3 say that the way to attract more women into the crypto space starts with clarity, education and community. At the Blockchain Baddies side event during Token2049 in Dubai, women shared personal experiences of entering...
Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins With Investment in Blockchain Payments Firm BVNK
7.5.2025
The deal follows BVNK's $50 million fundraising round that included Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live, Targeting Scalability and User Experience
7.5.2025
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Pectra Upgrade Activates With 11 Key Enhancements The upgrade, activated at...