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.
Agentic Commerce Hackathon Showcases AI Payments on Algorand (ALGO)
Over 110 developers in Berlin built AI-agent payment solutions using Algorand (ALGO) tech, unveiling innovations in autonomous finance.
Fireblocks Rolls Out Policy Inspector and Security Roles
Fireblocks introduces Policy Inspector, Security Center, and enhanced admin roles, setting a new standard for digital asset security.
US GAO Pressures FDIC on Crypto Oversight Amid Industry Risks
The US GAO urges the FDIC to enhance blockchain risk coordination, highlighting regulatory gaps and challenges in overseeing crypto-linked financial products.
SEC Crypto Adviser Joins CFTC, Signals Blockchain Forensics Push
Former SEC Crypto Task Force adviser Donald Battle joins the CFTC as Chief Data Innovation Officer, reflecting a shift toward blockchain forensics.
Khalid's Fan-Owned Single 'Something Special' Debuts on Injective
Khalid and Ahn Hyo-seop launch 'Something Special,' the first fan-owned music single on Injective, introducing tokenized royalties to global audiences.
BNB Smart Chain Hits Sub-Second Finality After 70x Upgrade
BNB Smart Chain achieves 0.65-second finality—a 70x improvement from 45 seconds in 2022—unlocking faster DeFi, payments, and cross-chain transfers.
Bybit Launches Tokenized Bond Products via RWA Platform
Bybit debuts tokenized bond funds from PIMCO and CMBI, expanding crypto adoption of real-world assets through its RWA Earn platform.
Highlighting Women Shaping Crypto Growth and Leadership
Exploring the growing influence of women in crypto with leadership milestones, workforce trends, and market insights.
Ethereum (ETH) Leads Blockchain Retention, BNB Tops Raw Numbers
Ethereum boasts the highest user retention rate at 26.2%, while BNB Chain retains the highest absolute user count at 1.49M, per CoinGecko's Q1 2025-2026 study.
Ethereum Researcher: Quantum-Proof Accounts Possible for $0.07
Ethereum researcher proposes SPHINCS-based solution to protect accounts from quantum threats for just $0.07, avoiding hard fork delays.