Blockchain

After more than 20 years in traditional finance, my perspective on blockchain has shifted from curiosity to operational assessment. What began as exposure to a new asset class evolved into a closer examination of whether blockchain infrastructure can meet the standards CFOs are accountable for every day. From that vantage…

Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets. Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EUR Coinvertible to XRP Ledger Societe Generale-FORGE, the digital assets subsidiary of French banking…

Key Takeaways Monad’s blockchain launch showcased impressive transaction speed and seamless user experience. Coordination challenges were a hurdle in achieving a perfect launch. Monad strategically opted out of an ecosystem-wide pre-deposit campaign. Monad’s token sale was the first on Coinbase’s new platform, marking a significant milestone. Exchanges act as intermediaries,…

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is blowing up because it bridges traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain, letting big institutions like banks and funds put stuff like U.S. Treasuries or high-rated credit products onchain. No more silos or paperwork nightmares. This partnership tackles the “what happens next?” problem after tokenizing assets.…

What is Espresso (ESP)? You’ve probably seen many investors ask how new blockchain projects plan to fix slow confirmations, weak coordination, and fragmented networks.  Espresso focuses on solving that exact challenge by helping blockchains agree on transactions faster and more securely , without adding extra complexity. Rather than replacing existing…

Large institutions are integrating stablecoin rails into payment infrastructure, accelerating adoption without requiring retail education. Significant cost reductions compared with traditional fiat systems are driving corporate migration to blockchain-based settlement. Bitcoin is framed as the decentralised monetary base, while stablecoins serve as a transitional tool during market maturation. Mainstream cryptocurrency…

After several years of volatility, two long-standing blockchain networks, Hedera (HBAR) and Cardano (ADA), are once again being evaluated as the crypto market looks toward the next growth cycle. Both projects remain more than 80% below their all-time highs, reflecting the broad decline across altcoins since the 2021 peak, yet…

Homepage > News > Business > BSV Association secures MiCA recognition, co-authors white paper to help shape Europe’s crypto regulation ZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 10, 2026 —  BSV Association  today announced formal recognition under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework through its collaboration with Zumo and work with the MiCA Crypto Alliance, alongside co-authoring…

Andrew Paterson | Photographer's Choice RF | Getty Images Cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking syndicates surged 85% in 2025, with hundreds of millions of transactions traced on public blockchains, according to a new report by Chainalysis. The U.S.-based blockchain analytics firm said most of the activity was linked to…

Regulation Published: Feb 15, 2026, 11:30 PM The SEC is accelerating formal crypto rulemaking, advancing a structured framework to define when digital assets qualify as securities and reshape oversight with clearer standards for token issuers, broker-dealers, and blockchain transactions. Published: Feb 15, 2026, 11:30 PM SEC Division Backs Chairman Atkins’…