Tagged: blockchain

December 7, 2025 @ 4:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Hedy Wang is a bridge builder. The co-founder of BlockStreet, Wang believes now is the time to build bridges between TradFi and DeFi. By doing so, she also sees BlockStreet as the bridge that allows retail investors to generate wealth. Wang is a big believer… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Algorand Foundation and Noah have announced a strategic partnership to connect traditional finance and decentralized finance. The collaboration was unveiled during AlgoDay at DevConnect 2025, where Min Wei, CBO of Algorand Foundation, and Shah Ramezani, CEO and founder of Noah, highlighted how the integration will empower builders across the Algorand ecosystem by… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 11:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

UAE-headquartered M2 Capital said it invested $21 million in AVAX One, a Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury created to accumulate AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain. The move is part of a push to support the network’s growth and the Middle East’s adoption of… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 4:13 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Canada has committed more than C$3 million ($2.1 million) over five years to an Industrial Research Chair in Tokenization at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), backing work on advanced tokenization and decentralized federated learning led by Professor Kaiwen Zhang and industry partner T-RIZE Group. The… Read More

October 11, 2025 @ 9:17 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fireblocks said that Moomoo will integrate its Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) infrastructure to expand and secure the trading platform’s digital-asset offerings, in a move aimed at boosting scalability, reliability and security across Moomoo’s operations. The integration, targeted for completion by end-2025, will connect Moomoo Singapore to the… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 6:49 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Spacecoin announced the successful execution of what it claims is the first blockchain transaction to leave Earth and come back intact via its CTC-0 satellite, marking a major milestone in the development of decentralized satellite internet infrastructure. The transaction, carried out on the Creditcoin… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Plume, a permissionless, full-stack blockchain built for real-world asset finance, has announced the deployment of Nightfall, a public-domain blockchain technology that will facilitate the adoption of privacy-focused enterprise solutions among institutions. EY will be assisting with the deployment onto the network. Nightfall’s expansion to Plume… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 2:17 am By Michael Wong  |  

A major Chinese financial technology company is in talks to acquire blockchain solutions from Venom Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based platform, as part of efforts to modernise digital financial services, Chinese media outlet Toutiao reported. The potential deal aligns with Beijing’s recently issued guidelines on financial… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quranium, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a strategic alliance with Swiss-based Abatis, a provider of patented cybersecurity technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Quranium will integrate Abatis’s endpoint protection technology into its infrastructure stack. This includes software wallets, validator nodes, client platforms,… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 5:05 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to develop a digital investment environment for virtual real estate assets, according to an announcement. The deal is part of the emirate’s ongoing strategy to accelerate digital transformation and… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Only 28% of Filipinos are familiar with Web3 technologies despite 96% awareness of cryptocurrencies, according to the Philippine Blockchain Industry Report 2025, the country’s first benchmarking study of its blockchain ecosystem. Released by the Blockchain Council of the Philippines in partnership with Gorriceta Africa Cauton… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

Byreal, a new decentralized finance platform focused on bringing real-world assets on-chain, officially launched its brand, backed by partnerships with crypto exchange Bybit and the Solana Foundation. The platform aims to become the primary liquidity infrastructure for tokenized real assets, positioning itself as a full-cycle… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 5:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

A new report from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) reveals a surge in blockchain adoption among Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as firms increasingly view the technology as a practical solution for operational efficiency rather than a speculative asset class. According to Coinbase’s “State… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Over his 30-plus years in business and venture capital, Tal Elyashiv has learned how to spot important trends, and he believes we’re in the early stages of a Quantum Revolution that will change the world. Elyashiv explains why in Investing in Revolutions, which is interesting… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Panama has introduced a draft bill to regulate cryptocurrencies and establish a legal framework for blockchain-based services, aiming to position itself as a fintech leader in Latin America. The proposed legislation recognizes cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins as valid payment methods… Read More

March 24, 2025 @ 11:16 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crossmint, a platform for companies building on-chain, this week announced the completion of a $23.6 million funding round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from Franklin Templeton, Nyca, First Round, and Lightspeed Faction. The company said more than 40,000 companies and developers use its services,… Read More

March 16, 2025 @ 11:59 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global Client Advisory Group (GCAG) announced that its affiliate, Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I (RTAC-I), has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to raise $175 million. RTAC-I, a newly formed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC),… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Blockchain-powered sustainability platform IMPT.io has unveiled a worldwide campaign called #ExploreResponsibly that encourages travelers to adopt more eco-conscious habits and offset their carbon footprints. Starting in the Philippines and expanding globally, the initiative is designed to raise awareness of environmental challenges in tourism while rewarding… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Michael Wong  |  

Litas.io, a blockchain-based payment and crowdfunding platform, has secured a $20 million investment commitment to enhance its technology and expand its business, the company said. Litas is based in Vilnius. The company states that it “simplifies access to digital finance for SMEs but also integrates… Read More

February 8, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A roster of blockchain industry executives believes moving the United States’ records and treasury transactions onto a blockchain would bring a string of benefits. Jean Rausis, co-founder of the decentralized finance ecosystem SMARDEX, believes that moving the US Treasury’s transactions onto the blockchain would make… Read More