Blockchain

TLDR Cardano proposes naming its 2026 hard fork after DRep Max van Rossem to honor his contributions to the blockchain’s governance. The proposed name for the hard fork, “van Rossem,” continues Cardano’s tradition of naming upgrades after impactful community members. Max van Rossem played a crucial role in drafting Cardano’s…

The blockchain developer Polygon Labs has closed deals to buy the crypto startups Coinme and Sequence. The total purchase price for the two startups was for more than $250 million, but Polygon Labs declined to disclose how much it paid for each, or whether the deals were for cash, equity,…

In the world of Blockchain, we often face a paradox: All data is public, yet Smart Contracts are “blind” to their own history. While Smart Contracts excel at managing the current state, they are notoriously inefficient at accessing past data. This is where Brevis steps in. Often described as the…

TLDR: Zand Bank integrates XDC Network to provide blockchain-based payments for corporate clients in UAE. Integration enables institutional-grade digital asset custody services pending regulatory approvals. ComTech Gold brings blockchain transparency and efficiency to precious metal trading markets. XDC Network transactions align with ISO 20022 standards for regulatory compliance and interoperability.…

Senators strive to protect constitutional rights and promote innovation by clarifying blockchain developers' legal standing. US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden on Monday unveiled the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, bipartisan legislation that would exempt non-custodial blockchain developers and infrastructure providers from federal money transmitter rules. The bill aims to…

TLDR CFTC renames its tech committee to focus on financial innovation using AI and blockchain. Innovation panel includes CEOs from Gemini, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Nasdaq. Congress considers expanding CFTC authority over the digital asset industry. New committee to give input on prediction markets and market structure rules CFTC Chair Michael…

Retail investors will gain access to fractional ownership of physical transport assets as Mitsui expands blockchain-based investment offerings through its Alterna platform. Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. plans to offer the country’s first digital securities for aircraft and ships, according to a Nikkei report. The products will be issued…

Key takeaways Monero has hit a new all-time high of $596 after outperforming the other major cryptocurrencies. XMR is currently the 12th-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. XMR hits a new all-time high of $596 XMR, the native coin of the Monero blockchain, is the best performer among the top 20…

Homepage > News > Editorial > DNA storage meets blockchain permanence in the enterprise era This post is a guest contribution by George Siosi Samuels, managing director at Faiā. See how Faiā is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements here. TL;DR: DNA storage commercialized in 2025 as…

Solana has advanced its push toward wider adoption after being integrated into X, where users can now perform blockchain actions directly through their social feeds. The integration uses Blinks and Actions to simplify on-chain interactions and reduce barriers for non-technical users.  Solana Blinks are also blockchain links that transform Actions…