Blockchain

MUFG plans to test a new system involving real-time blockchain settlement. This initiative is specifically designed for processing trades related to Japanese government bonds.

A $2 trillion asset class is undergoing a technological transformation, set to receive a new blockchain infrastructure. The addition of a 'blockchain rail' suggests significant modernization for this large segment of finance.

A hacker's stolen Coldcard wallet has become a graffiti wall featuring messages from victims and others pleading for returned funds or proposing deals. The wallet's blockchain is now cluttered with humorous, urgent, and transactional notes from users attempting to recover assets.

BlackRock has introduced new blockchain-based money market offerings to expand its tokenized cash products. The move aims to leverage blockchain technology for enhanced financial services.

Circle purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM. The article questions the value of the acquisition, noting IBM's failed blockchain projects and suggests Circle might use the patents for litigation or competitive leverage.

The American Arbitration Association has launched the Web3 Panel to address disputes in blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, and autonomous transactions. The panel specializes in resolving conflicts related to emerging technologies in the crypto space.

BNY is launching a blockchain-based transfer agency platform to expand its digital asset infrastructure and move core financial records onchain.

European financial institutions, including ABN AMRO, DekaBank, and Natixis CIB, have launched the RL1 cooperative blockchain network. RL1 began operations as a member-owned blockchain cooperative backed by 10 European financial institutions.

Circle purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM. The transaction involves a significant number of patents related to blockchain technology.

South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank plans to launch a blockchain-based cross-border corporate payments service next month using JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform. The service is reported by Yonhap.

The U.S. State Department is launching the Freedom Tech Excellence Program with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to advance digital freedom through initiatives like encryption, AI governance, and Bitcoin/blockchain technology. The program aims to counter censorship, surveillance, and online scams while promoting free expression. President Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Naidu launches Mee Bhoomi, a blockchain-based pilot project aimed at securing land records and preventing fraud. The initiative will be tested in one mandal each in seven districts, with officials directed to identify shortcomings and establish a complaint cell for feedback.

Franklin Templeton argues that agentic AI, which can autonomously pay for goods and services, requires blockchain infrastructure to function effectively. The asset manager notes that most investors are not currently prepared for this development.

Franklin Templeton's digital assets lead stated that the autonomous AI agent economy will drive increased demand for blockchain protocols facilitating machine-to-machine micropayments. The article highlights agentic AI as a potential 'killer' use case for blockchain technology.

Coinbase aims to expand in Canada by offering an 'everything exchange' that includes crypto, tokenized stocks, and prediction markets. The company is working with Canadian regulators to launch the platform, which would provide 24/7 financial services underpinned by blockchain technology. Kraken is also expanding beyond crypto into similar markets.

Michael Saylor, referred to as Bitcoin's biggest advocate, criticizes a new plan to clean up the blockchain, calling it 'a bad idea'.

Tradable will bring up to $1 billion in private credit assets to Stellar, expanding the blockchain's role in institutional finance. This deal highlights the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets through blockchain technology.

Volvo Group is testing a proprietary cryptocurrency for supplier transactions as part of a blockchain initiative. The project is currently in the ideation stage and has not yet been industrialized.

Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, is stepping back from leading the Base App after acknowledging the network's on-chain social initiative was unsuccessful. He will return the app to Coinbase and focus on developing Base as a blockchain for global finance.

Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib urged Jamia Darul Uloom to differentiate between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens following a fatwa deeming crypto-based purchases impermissible under Islamic law. The regulator aims to evaluate digital assets by category, emphasizing Shariah-compliant instruments like blockchain-recorded sukuk, gold-backed tokens, and stablecoins.

The fintech ETF segment has declined an average of 19% over the past year with $146 million in net outflows. Six fintech ETFs are highlighted, including ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and Global X FinTech ETF (FINX), which track themes like blockchain, digital payments, and financial software.

The article states that accelerating the digital finance shift could boost the UK economy by £33 billion, as predicted by the chair of a new task force. The task force highlights areas like issuing sovereign bonds on blockchain as key to achieving this economic benefit.

A crypto startup called Energy Substantiation, based in Larkspur, California, is working on a project to track a barrel of oil using blockchain technology. The team includes Wil Harris, Lucas Harris, Chris Ericksen, and Katie Oates.

A trader known as 'CASHCAT' turned $800 into over $1 million using Robinhood's new blockchain platform. The achievement highlights the potential of Robinhood's blockchain technology for generating significant returns.

Kenya's Capital Markets Authority aims to monitor over 20 blockchains using a blockchain tool to detect fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion under the country's new cryptocurrency law.

Australia’s Securities Exchange (ASX) faced a A$20.5 million fine for misleading investors about progress on a failed blockchain-based replacement for its CHESS trading platform. The project, abandoned after repeated delays and poor planning, was criticized for lacking clear objectives and scalability, undermining confidence in the securities market.

The article highlights Ethereum's Glamsterdam and Solana's Alpenglow as key blockchain protocol upgrades expected in 2026, emphasizing their importance over price movements in the cryptocurrency market.

Robinhood partners with dYdX Labs (now rebranded as Arcus) to launch a new decentralized exchange (DEX) offering perpetual and tokenized stock trading. The rebranded dYdX, now Arcus, will join Robinhood’s blockchain platform to provide these services.

A Reddit user was approached by a girl discussing a crypto investment site called Block HRT, which offers a 'seconds option function.' The user registered with their ID but hasn't invested, expressing concern due to the site's lack of searchable information. The girl demonstrated knowledge of crypto topics like polymarket and blockchain.

JPMorgan supports the U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act but urges Congress to prioritize regulatory safeguards to avoid financial risks. The bank warns that gaps in the legislation could push activity into unregulated channels and weaken consumer protections, particularly for stablecoins and decentralized finance platforms.

The article highlights five crypto skeptics who have become blockchain believers, driven by the potential to make significant money through blockchain technology.

The DeFi Education Fund launched a cybersecurity coalition to strengthen crypto against bad actors in the blockchain. The initiative aims to bolster security measures in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

Securitize and tZERO are engaged in a patent dispute as competition intensifies to bring Wall Street onchain. The conflict highlights growing tensions in the blockchain and financial technology sectors.

SpaceX's IPO has drawn attention to Wall Street's blockchain challenger. Perp market traders had early access to SpaceX, with their trading aligning closely to later stock market prices.

Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu argues Asia will lead in integrating AI and blockchain before the West, citing Asia's comfort with money and the West's polarization between capitalism and anti-capitalism. He highlights blockchain's role in enabling autonomous AI transactions and criticizes credit card companies for high fees compared to on-chain transactions.

Tokenization is experiencing growth similar to the $20 trillion ETF boom as blockchain and AI technologies converge, according to an Ondo executive. The executive highlights the intersection of these technologies as a key driver of innovation.

LG Electronics is building a new blockchain based on Arbitrum to serve as a platform for placing, buying, selling, and managing digital ads. The Arbitrum token has increased by 5% following the news.

io.net is shifting to sustainable tokenomics through its Incentive Dynamic Engine. DePINs are highlighted for scaling physical infrastructure via community-driven blockchain coordination of resources like compute power and storage.

Brickken CEO claims Wall Street will operate entirely on blockchain by 2030. The statement highlights a predicted shift in financial infrastructure toward blockchain technology.

The article provides a guide to key cryptocurrency terms, including Bitcoin and blockchain, as Bitcoin's price declines.