BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
Solana (SOL) Prepares for Quantum Threats with Falcon Scheme
Solana (SOL) advances quantum-resistant cryptography with Falcon, ensuring preparedness for future threats while maintaining high performance.
Kbank Tests Ripple Wallet for South Korea Remittances
Kbank partners with Ripple to trial blockchain-based remittances amid South Korea's evolving stablecoin regulatory framework.
Litecoin (LTC) Exploited: 13-Block Reorg Triggers Finality Debate
Litecoin patched a zero-day bug leading to a rare 13-block chain reorganization, raising concerns over transaction finality and network security.
Tezos Proposes sTEZ: Protocol-Level Liquid Staking Token
Tezos introduces sTEZ, a protocol-level liquid staking token aimed at balancing liquidity and network security while avoiding external dependencies.
Figure Stock (FIGR) Drops 9%, Analysts See 2x Upside Potential
Figure stock fell 9% amid crypto-linked volatility, but Bernstein maintains a $67 price target, citing tokenized lending growth.
Polymarket Traders Score $37K in Paris Weather Data Glitch
Two Polymarket accounts profited $37K from a suspected weather station glitch in Paris, raising questions about prediction market integrity.
Blockchain Capital Raises $700M for Crypto Funds Amid Market Slump
Blockchain Capital targets $700M for two funds focused on early-stage projects and growth investments, signaling institutional confidence in crypto.
Phishing, Deepfakes to Dominate Crypto Hacks by 2026: CertiK
CertiK predicts deepfakes, phishing, and cross-chain vulnerabilities will fuel major crypto hacks in 2026, with AI both aiding and combating threats.
Celo Marks Six Years with 1.27B Transactions and Stablecoin Dominance
Celo celebrates six years with 1.27B transactions, 25 stablecoins, and MiniPay's critical role in driving adoption across 66+ countries.
Coinbase Highlights Algorand (ALGO)'s Quantum-Resistant Blockchain
Coinbase's latest paper commends Algorand (ALGO)'s post-quantum cryptography, positioning it as a leader in blockchain quantum readiness.