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Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that enables secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant recording of transactions across a network of computers. It underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but its applications extend to supply chain management, digital identity, and smart contracts. Investors and businesses monitor blockchain developments for their potential to transform industries and create new economic models.

Visa Brings Onchain Lending Closer to Everyday Stablecoin Payments

Visa Brings Onchain Lending Closer to Everyday Stablecoin Payments

QUICK SPARK: Arcus Launches ETF-Style Tokens for 3X Bitcoin, Robinhood Exposure

QUICK SPARK: Arcus Launches ETF-Style Tokens for 3X Bitcoin, Robinhood Exposure

Cathie Wood Endorses ‘Best Way’ to Invest in This Crypto Cycle: ‘Get as Close to the End User as Possible’

Cathie Wood Endorses ‘Best Way’ to Invest in This Crypto Cycle: ‘Get as Close to the End User as Possible’

QUICK SPARK: Arcus Launches ETF-Style Tokens for 3X Bitcoin, Robinhood Exposure

QUICK SPARK: Arcus Launches ETF-Style Tokens for 3X Bitcoin, Robinhood Exposure

Cathie Wood Endorses ‘Best Way’ to Invest in This Crypto Cycle: ‘Get as Close to the End User as Possible’

Cathie Wood Endorses ‘Best Way’ to Invest in This Crypto Cycle: ‘Get as Close to the End User as Possible’

Samsung Eyes First-Mover Edge, Adds Stablecoins to Wallet: 'Expand Beyond Cash and Savings'

Samsung Eyes First-Mover Edge, Adds Stablecoins to Wallet: 'Expand Beyond Cash and Savings'

Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say 'Nobody is Using the Chain'

Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say 'Nobody is Using the Chain'

Samsung Eyes First-Mover Edge, Adds Stablecoins to Wallet: 'Expand Beyond Cash and Savings'

Samsung Eyes First-Mover Edge, Adds Stablecoins to Wallet: 'Expand Beyond Cash and Savings'

Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say 'Nobody is Using the Chain'

Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say 'Nobody is Using the Chain'

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Agency Is Moving 'Purposely' to Make US the Crypto Capital of the World: 'It Is What Markets Require...'

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Agency Is Moving 'Purposely' to Make US the Crypto Capital of the World: 'It Is What Markets Require...'

Bullish Posts Strong Q1 Against Strong Headwinds, But Uncertainty Remains, Say Analysts

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Bitwise's Avalanche ETF Goes Live, Blending Crypto Exposure With 5%+ Staking Yield

Bitwise's Avalanche ETF Goes Live, Blending Crypto Exposure With 5%+ Staking Yield

Bitwise Asset Management has rolled out the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (NYSE:BAVA) months after

Crypto's Second Chance At ETFs: Why Tokenized Funds May Succeed Where Binance Failed

Crypto's Second Chance At ETFs: Why Tokenized Funds May Succeed Where Binance Failed

Tokenized ETFs are getting a second chance as platforms like Mantle align with regulators, fixing flaws that sank Binance's earlier attempt.

Anchorage Digital Bridges TRON To US Institutions With New Custody Support

Anchorage Digital Bridges TRON To US Institutions With New Custody Support

Anchorage Digital is adding support for the TRON blockchain, a move aimed at expanding U.S. institutional access through its platform.

What's Going On With Datavault AI Shares On Wednesday?

What's Going On With Datavault AI Shares On Wednesday?

Datavault AI shares are surging on Wednesday as traders rotate into higher-beta small caps and speculative tech names.

New White House Cyber Strategy Boosts Crypto and Blockchain

New White House Cyber Strategy Boosts Crypto and Blockchain

President Trump's updated cyber strategy gave crypto and blockchain a policy lift by naming them part of America's emerging technology priorities.

Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M For Fourth Fund

Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M For Fourth Fund

Crypto-focused venture capital firm Dragonfly Capital has raised $650 million for its fourth fund, one of the largest in the sector.

Nvidia, Microsoft Trading On Solana? Ondo Finance Launches 'Full TradFi Portfolio' Of Stocks, ETFs, Gold On The Blockchain

Nvidia, Microsoft Trading On Solana? Ondo Finance Launches 'Full TradFi Portfolio' Of Stocks, ETFs, Gold On The Blockchain

Real-world assets tokenization platform Ondo Finance (CRYPTO: ONDO) launched hundreds of blockchain-based stocks, exchange-traded funds, bonds, and commodities on Solana

Coinbase, Circle Announce Support To Create World's First 'On-Chain Economy' For Bermuda: Brian Armstrong Says It Will 'Drive Economic Freedom'

Coinbase, Circle Announce Support To Create World's First 'On-Chain Economy' For Bermuda: Brian Armstrong Says It Will 'Drive Economic Freedom'

Coinbase Global Inc. announced Monday, January 19, its support for Bermuda's ambitious plan to become the world's first "fully on-chain national economy."

Cynthia Lummis Introduces Bill To Safeguard Crypto Developers From Money Transmitter Rules, Argues Against Penalties 'Simply Because They Write Code'

Cynthia Lummis Introduces Bill To Safeguard Crypto Developers From Money Transmitter Rules, Argues Against Penalties 'Simply Because They Write Code'

Cynthia Lummis, Ron Wyden put forth a bill with the intent to shield blockchain developers from being categorized as money transmitters.

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Must Be 'First And Foremost' Decentralized, Resilient, Deems It A Game Network Is 'Suited To Win'

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Must Be 'First And Foremost' Decentralized, Resilient, Deems It A Game Network Is 'Suited To Win'

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin said Monday that the network will prioritize decentralization and resilience over efficiency and conven

Kevin O'Leary Says AI No Longer 'Hype,' But Real Driver Of Productivity As Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Shift Into AI Infrastructure Business

Kevin O'Leary Says AI No Longer 'Hype,' But Real Driver Of Productivity As Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Shift Into AI Infrastructure Business

Renowned investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary acknowledged Tuesday the enhanced role of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in driving cost efficiency and productivity across sectors.

World Mobile Expands Reach With Mozambique TV White Space Milestone As Blockchain User Base Surpasses 2 Million

World Mobile Expands Reach With Mozambique TV White Space Milestone As Blockchain User Base Surpasses 2 Million

World Mobile, the 6th largest blockchain by daily active users, handed over Mozambique's TVWS spectrum database to INCM.

Cynthia Lummis Says Publishing US GDP Data On Blockchain Is A 'Historic Move' — Thanks Trump, Lutnick For Leadership

Cynthia Lummis Says Publishing US GDP Data On Blockchain Is A 'Historic Move' — Thanks Trump, Lutnick For Leadership

Cryptocurrency supporters hailed on Thursday the U.S. government's move to post GDP numbers on several blockchain platforms. Senior Lawmaker Calls Move Historic Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) deemed the Commerce Department's move as "historic" that will ensure America's leadership in "digital innovation and transparency."

Toyota Blockchain Lab Proposes Mobility Orchestration Network, Builds Prototype On Avalanche

Toyota Blockchain Lab Proposes Mobility Orchestration Network, Builds Prototype On Avalanche

Toyota Blockchain Lab has outlined a new blockchain-based framework designed to coordinate trust across global mobility ecosystems, unveiling details of its Mobility Orchestration Network (MON) prototype that leverages Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) as its foundational infrastructure.

Circle Launches New Blockchain For Stablecoins: Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Analysts Adjust Price Targets

Circle Launches New Blockchain For Stablecoins: Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Analysts Adjust Price Targets

Circle reported its quarterly net revenue and adjusted operating income 4% and 6% higher than the consensus estimates.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Could Soon Help You Get A Mortgage — Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Sees $12 Trillion Opportunity After FHFA Move

Bitcoin, Ethereum Could Soon Help You Get A Mortgage — Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Sees $12 Trillion Opportunity After FHFA Move

Ark Invest, a leading investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has highlighted a pivotal development set to bridge the world of blockchain-based capital with the substantial U.S. mortgage market.

What Are Stock Tokens And How To Trade Them? Robinhood's New Offering Merges Owning Stocks With Blockchain Tech: Here's How It Works

What Are Stock Tokens And How To Trade Them? Robinhood's New Offering Merges Owning Stocks With Blockchain Tech: Here's How It Works

Robinhood Markets Inc. has launched Stock Tokens, an offering that blends traditional stock market investing with blockchain technology.

Billionaire David Tepper Dumps Nvidia, Slashes 'Magnificent 7' Holdings — But Bets Big On These 2 AI And Blockchain Plays

Billionaire David Tepper Dumps Nvidia, Slashes 'Magnificent 7' Holdings — But Bets Big On These 2 AI And Blockchain Plays

David Tepper's hedge fund Appaloosa made changes to its portfolio in Q1, reducing its holding in tech giant Nvidia Corp.

Own. App Launches Beta, Introduces Blockchain-Backed Monetization Tools For Creators

Own. App Launches Beta, Introduces Blockchain-Backed Monetization Tools For Creators

Own. App, a new social media platform, uses blockchain technology for creator monetization and prioritizes engagement-based content.

Axelar's Georgios Vlachos: Interoperability Standards Key To Scaling Institutional Tokenization Across Blockchains (UPDATED)

Axelar's Georgios Vlachos: Interoperability Standards Key To Scaling Institutional Tokenization Across Blockchains (UPDATED)

As Web3 interoperability becomes foundational for blockchain-based finance, critical gaps in infrastructure are slowing institutional adoption, according to Axelar co-founder Georgios Vlachos.

ICE Looks To Ramp Up Blockchain Surveillance Capabilities With New Purchases From TRM Labs, Chainalysis: Report

ICE Looks To Ramp Up Blockchain Surveillance Capabilities With New Purchases From TRM Labs, Chainalysis: Report

ICE is increasing use of blockchain analytics technology to combat illegal cryptocurrency activity.

Cannabis Transparency Gets Boost With GMGZ's Blockchain Beta

Cannabis Transparency Gets Boost With GMGZ's Blockchain Beta

Genuine Marketing Group and Ignite Dispensary launch the beta version of ZPTAG, a blockchain-based cannabis compliance platform, announced live at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.

EXCLUSIVE: Blockchain, Biotech, Bad Guys — Canurta Therapeutics CEO Is On A Mission To Heal, And He's Just Getting Started

EXCLUSIVE: Blockchain, Biotech, Bad Guys — Canurta Therapeutics CEO Is On A Mission To Heal, And He's Just Getting Started

Toronto might be known for the CN Tower and the Raptors, but during Consensus 2025, it was Canurta Therapeutics’ CEO Akeem Gardner who stole the show – not just for repping his hometown, but for blending biotech, blockchain, and bold storytelling.