Blockchain news category covers the foundational technology powering the crypto world. Discover updates on scalability solutions, layer‑1 and layer‑2 protocols, decentralized apps (dApps), enterprise adoption, and how blockchain is reshaping sectors from finance to supply chain. A must‑read for understanding the infrastructure behind the headlines.
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BlackRock’s iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR) has made a $6.5 million investment in Quincy, Massachusetts municipal bonds through JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, signaling growing institutional adoption of blockchain in traditional finance.
Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate for an undisclosed sum, setting a pace for more onchain security advances.
The $20 million investment will fuel Plume’s expansion into traditional finance and the rollout of its Layer-1 mainnet next year.
Payment company ZBD has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first to receive MiCAR approval from the Dutch AFM, positioning itself as a pioneer in regulated crypto services across the European Union.
Sonic Labs has unveiled its mainnet, a high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain that allows Fantom (FTM) token holders to swap for S tokens while offering developers significant incentives through transaction fee sharing and an innovator fund.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has licensed four additional virtual asset trading platforms under an expedited process, marking a significant expansion of the region’s regulated cryptocurrency market while maintaining strict oversight requirements.
The launch of Zilliqa 2.0 is a delicate process that involves transitioning all the historical data from the old Zilliqa to enhance the mainstream adoption of Web3 applications.
Cybercriminals are targeting Ledger hardware wallet users with fake emails mimicking official communications, falsely claiming a data breach to get access to users’ recovery phrases.
Deutsche Bank is addressing regulatory challenges faced by institutions using public blockchains, particularly issues related to transacting with sanctioned entities or criminals, through its Project Dama 2 initiative.
These sanctions expose North Korea’s reliance on crypto and cybercrime to bypass international restrictions.
“Stablecoins are an infrastructure upgrade for payments, ready to replace legacy systems,” said BVNK CEO Jesse Hemson-Struthers.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek met with Trump to discuss industry concerns and future regulatory frameworks.
Open Builders and DOGS launch a Telegram Sticker Shop, allowing users to trade NFT stickers using TON blockchain and Stars currency.
Aurora Labs enhances the TURBO ecosystem with two projects, offering low-cost blockchain solutions, rapid transactions, and decentralized finance innovation.