Blockchain

But why are nations racing to put their local currencies on blockchain networks? Here’s why countries around the globe are making the shift, from New Zealand to Mexico. Let’s see some examples how local currencies are going onchain. 1) New Zealand: 24/7 Crypto Access New Zealand is known for its…

Ecosystem Home » Ecosystem » Trump admin plans to use blockchain in foreign aid operations by Vivian Nguyen Mar. 21, 2025 The integration would be part of a larger plan to reorganize and manage USAID. Photo: Brandon Bell Key Takeaways The Trump administration plans to rename and restructure USAID to…

Data Storage Protocol Walrus Raises $140M in Token Sale Ahead of Mainnet Launch The mainnet of the protocol, originally developed by Mysten Labs and built on layer-1 blockchain Sui, will launch on March 27 Mar 20, 2025, 5:16 p.m. The Walrus protocol, a blockchain-based data storage platform, said it raised $140…

Homepage > News > Tech > Developers in Japan can now get hands-on with BSV’s Python SDK Japanese developers will get another chance to discover more about blockchain and Web3 apps this week. BSV Blockchain Ambassador and YenPoint CEO Ken Sato is co-presenting a session on BSV’s Python SDK at Tohoku University in Sendai…

Homepage > News > Editorial > MCPs to AI, blockchain: Cultural shift to responsible data flow 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. As an enterprise professional, you’ve likely felt the artificial…

Update March 20, 10:50 am UTC: This article has been updated to add a Wu Blockchain report on Bithumb listings, claiming that multiple crypto projects paid intermediary fees to have their tokens listed. South Korean prosecutors raided crypto exchange Bithumb following suspicions that its former CEO embezzled funds to purchase…

Pakistan, the world’s fifth most populous country, is developing a clear regulatory framework to legalize cryptocurrency trading. The government aims to attract foreign investment and expand the country’s digital ecosystem. This decision signals a major shift in how the government regulates crypto. What Is the Current State of Crypto Adoption…

TON Space users can now pay gas fees using Telegram Stars, further deepening the integration between the popular messaging app and The Open Network (TON). It marks a significant step in making blockchain interactions more accessible within the Telegram ecosystem. Using Telegram Stars for TON Blockchain Gas Fees The Open…

The lion’s share of the hacked Bybit funds is still traceable after the historic cybertheft, as blockchain investigators continue their efforts to freeze and recover these funds. The crypto industry was rocked by the largest hack in history on Feb. 21, when Bybit lost over $1.4 billion in liquid-staked Ether…

Homepage > News > Business > The institutions are coming (but not like you think) Last month, I wrote about how institutional traders are not coming to save digital currency traders. 71% of institutional traders have no intention of getting involved in digital currency markets anytime soon. However, that piece…