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.
Debt App on Algorand (ALGO) Wins ACTUS Prize, Showcasing Tokenized Debt
Algorand (ALGO)'s Debt ASA secures second place at ACTUS Use Case Competition, advancing tokenized debt execution in real-world finance.
Travala Launches AI Hotel Booking with USDC on Base Chain
Travala integrates AI hotel booking with USDC on Coinbase's Base blockchain, enabling gasless payments and instant settlement.
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA Plan Tokenized Deposit Network for 2027
Major banks like JPMorgan and Citi aim to launch a tokenized deposit network by 2027, challenging stablecoins and advancing blockchain in finance.
HKMA Forms Tokenized Bond Expert Group to Advance Market
HKMA launches Tokenized Bond Expert Group to drive adoption and scalability of tokenized bonds in Hong Kong, building on past successes.
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
Stellar (XLM) Unveils Protocol 27: Key Features for Developers
Stellar (XLM)'s Protocol 27 introduces authentication delegation and enhanced security for Soroban developers. Here's what you need to know.
Glassnode Brings On-Chain Data to Snowflake for Institutional Traders
Glassnode integrates with Snowflake, offering 800+ blockchain metrics across 1,700+ assets directly to institutional data warehouses.
The Graph Powers AI with Blockchain Data via Subgraphs, Substreams
The Graph’s Subgraphs and Substreams deliver real-time, structured blockchain data critical for AI applications in DeFi, trading, and beyond.
Agentic Payments Surpass 100M Transactions on Base
Coinbase’s Base network processes 100M+ agentic transactions, marking a milestone for AI-driven payments and machine-to-machine commerce.
Mastercard Adds USDC, PYUSD for On-Chain Settlement
Mastercard now supports USDC, PYUSD, and others for on-chain stablecoin settlements, signaling deeper integration of blockchain in global payments.