What is blockchain technology and how is it shaping the digital world? Understand the fundamentals, structures, principles and use cases.
First Digital Labs is set to launch its FDUSD stablecoin on the Solana blockchain in December 2024, enhancing global transaction speed and reducing costs.
At SmartCon 2024, Chainlink unveiled a significant upgrade to its platform, introducing a new modular architecture aimed at enhancing flexibility and usability for developers and businesses.
As collaborations flourish in the cryptocurrency landscape, recent developments have emerged from the real-world asset (RWA) sector.
Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is anticipated to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting that assets under management (AUM) could surpass $600 billion by 2030.
A recent analysis from CryptoQuant hints at a potential shakeup in the cryptocurrency landscape, as one network is poised to eclipse Ethereum (ETH) in user count by the end of this year.
Ethereum is grappling with the challenge of increasing data size, which complicates its code and storage requirements for users.
The Shiba Inu team has rolled out an upgraded version of their decentralized exchange (DEX), ShibaSwap 2.0, with promising new features aimed at enhancing functionality and user experience.
Chainlink (LINK) has emerged as the leading ERC-20 project in terms of development activity, as reported by crypto analytics platform Santiment.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached a significant milestone in its Automated Market Maker (AMM) activity.
For nearly two weeks, Solana has led the way in daily trading volumes within the decentralized finance space.
The Terra Luna Classic community has taken a significant step by approving a proposal to eliminate forked mainline modules from its blockchain.
A recent development in the altcoin space has emerged from Cardano, though it has not yet yielded the anticipated results.
The conversation surrounding the effect of Ethereum’s layer-2 networks on the revenue generated by the Ethereum mainnet has been ongoing, with Sygnum Bank weighing in on the matter.
The GameFi sector is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach a market value of $301.5 billion by 2030, as reported by Nansen.
Kraken, one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges, is poised to debut its own blockchain network, called Ink, in 2025.
Base is set to launch permissionless fault proofs on October 30, a significant step towards decentralizing the network and reducing the control of any single entity.
Vietnam has officially unveiled its National Blockchain Strategy, as announced by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on October 23.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has shifted his focus from “Merge” and “Surge” to a new initiative called “Verge,” aimed at enhancing the network’s accessibility and security.
Buenos Aires is taking a significant step towards modern governance by implementing blockchain technology and zero-knowledge cryptography for digital identity issuance.
Aurum Equity Partners, a private equity firm, has unveiled an ambitious $1 billion tokenized fund focused on both equity and debt, set to operate on the XRP Ledger, which is closely associated with Ripple.
Cardano is strengthening its position in the blockchain space through partnerships with major networks, including Polkadot, Algorand, Avalanche, Hedera, and Ripple.
According to analytics platform Santiment, XRP Ledger has seen significant growth in active wallets.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, is actively discussing improvements to the blockchain’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system in his recent essay
Tron’s meme coin platform, SunPump, experienced a major boost in the third quarter, as detailed in Messari’s report.
In a significant step for the digital finance sector, Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has launched blockchain-based banking services aimed at institutional clients.
Blockaid, a company specializing in blockchain security, has integrated its Onchain Detection and Response (ODR) technology into the Stellar blockchain, initially targeting the Lobstr and Freighter wallet applications.
Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin payment platform, as it aims to strengthen its foothold in the stablecoin market.
The a16z report highlights the crypto sector’s pivotal role in tackling challenges within artificial intelligence (AI), particularly as AI development becomes increasingly costly and centralized.
The number of validators on Ethereum has surged over the past year, reflecting a significant uptick in institutional interest in cryptocurrencies.
A recent report from October 16 highlights Wall Street’s increasing interest in tokenization, driven by the benefits it offers for real-world assets (RWAs).
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, recently discussed a potential network upgrade following the launch of the Ouroboros Peras protocol.
Base, the Ethereum layer-2 solution launched by Coinbase, has seen a significant increase in activity recently, aiming to establish itself as a leader in the Ethereum landscape.
Cardano has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating Argentina’s inaugural legally binding smart contract, which operates under local judicial authority.
World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump, has proposed a governance model to operate on the Aave decentralized finance platform as an Aave v3 instance on Ethereum.
A South American neobank has announced a maor partnership to utilize Avalanche’s blockchain technology.
In the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector, a notable partnership has emerged between Alchemy Pay and Samsung.
The pace of financial innovation is accelerating in the Middle East and Europe as institutions leverage blockchain technology to enhance their markets.
Recent developments in blockchain technology are drawing attention as a new contender emerges in the race for transaction speed.
As Ethereum continues to evolve, developers are consistently exploring innovative ways to enhance its capabilities.
A prominent Bitcoin staking platform has surged in protocol fees yesterday, securing its place among the top decentralized finance platforms.
According to crypto analytics firm Santiment, the layer-1 blockchain MultiversX (EGLD) is at the forefront of development activity in the digital asset gaming sector.
Monolithic blockchains, which integrate different layers into a single architecture, have shown strong results in September, according to a report by VanEck.
The Layer 2 Ethereum network Base, incubated by Coinbase, has seen its total value locked (TVL) soar to $2 billion, marking a fivefold increase in user deposits since the beginning of the year.
Ethereum continues to dominate the stablecoin sector despite recent market volatility.
L2 protocol Arbitrum has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 1 billion transactions since launching its mainnet in August 2021.
TRON DAO has successfully completed a thorough security evaluation of its Java-Tron client, conducted by ChainSecurity, a blockchain security firm.
Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, has surpassed $2 billion in total value locked (TVL), becoming the second-largest optimistic rollup by deposits, just behind Arbitrum.
Charles Hoskinson, the creator of Cardano (ADA), has sharply criticized the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, likening it to a “dictatorship.” In a recent interview, he expressed concerns that Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, holds excessive power over the network’s guidelines, which contradicts the decentralized principles Ethereum purports to uphold. Hoskinson pointed out that Cardano’s governance model, grounded […]
In a bid to enhance the efficiency of Solana blocks, Tao Zhu, an engineer at Anza, has introduced a proposal for a crucial change in the Solana protocol.
On September 16, 2024, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced the participation of over 40 private companies in the Agorá project, including major players like JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, Visa, and Mastercard.
According to crypto analytics firm Santiment, the decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) leads all ERC-20 projects in development activity.
Coinbase is preparing to launch its cbBTC token on the Solana blockchain, according to the company’s Singapore director, Hassan Ahmed, during the Solana Breakpoint 2024 event.
Crypto-focused travel booking platform Travala has announced its integration with Solana, the fourth-largest blockchain by market cap, marking its third network addition after Ethereum and BNB Chain. CEO Juan Otero revealed this development during a panel at Solana Breakpoint in Singapore.
BNB Chain has announced its integration with Telegram, enhancing accessibility to Web3 for both users and developers.
PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange, has reached $836 billion in cumulative trading volume and holds about $1.72 billion in total value locked (TVL) after four years of operation.
PayPal has announced the launch of its stablecoin, PYUSD, on the Solana blockchain, citing limitations in Ethereum for payment solutions.
Franklin Templeton, the asset management giant with $1.5 trillion in assets, is set to launch a mutual fund on the Solana blockchain.
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in October to discuss blockchain’s role in shaping future economies.
Google Cloud has introduced a new Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service designed to simplify blockchain data interactions for cryptocurrency developers and enhance the performance of decentralized applications (DApps).
BNB Chain has announced a major update designed to enhance its stablecoin infrastructure by introducing gasless transactions.