The End of SWIFT’s Monopoly? China Tees up Commercial Launch of Rival Digit…

In recent developments, mbridge, now under Chinese leadership, would be preparing a commercial rollout with a Hong Kong-based entity to promote the blockchain-based digital yuan as a cheaper and easier…

LG, Arbitrum launch blockchain-based bid in $679B ad market

In recent developments, lG is building a blockchain focused on buying and selling ads, joining a wave of companies launching their own blockchains in recent years. Looking closer, market participants…

Merck and Hashgraph Group launch Hedera-based product passport for EU compliance

In recent developments, the Hedera-based platform combines product authentication and blockchain traceability to support compliance with new European Union sustainability and supply-chain reporting requirements. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge halts bridge after reported $5.4M exploit

In recent developments, gravity Bridge was drained of roughly $5.4 million in a suspected signing key compromise, prompting validators to halt the bridge while an investigation is underway. Looking closer,…

Wadoozie Activates its Ethereum Powered Signal Network on May 27, 2026

In recent developments, a blockchain based storytelling project begins its first public rollout across the United States Wadoozie, an Ethereum based project combining narrative worldbuilding with blockchain infrastructure, will begin…

‘Developed ecosystem’ based on crypto has sprung up for AI agents: Report

In recent developments, stablecoins became the default settlement layer for AI agents as crypto payment rails can handle sub-dollar transactions more efficiently, says a report from Keyrock. Looking closer, market…

Boerse Stuttgart Targets Europe’s Fragmented Markets With Tokenized Trades

In recent developments, seturion has launched a strategic partnership with flatexDEGIRO and Societe Generale’s blockchain-based infrastructure to modernize securities settlement in Europe. Tokenized Assets and Trading Venues Boerse Stuttgart Group’s…

Applied Digital Tops 1 GW as AI Factory Campus Locks $7.5B Hyperscaler Lease

In recent developments, applied Digital has signed a 15-year, take-or-pay lease at its fourth artificial intelligence (AI) Factory campus, Polaris Forge 3, with the same U.S.-based investment-grade hyperscaler that signed…

Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Inter…

In recent developments, traditional finance firms are expanding into crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts draw deeper liquidity. Chainalysis said inflows have risen sharply since September 2024, supported by retail…

UAE free zone launches blockchain-based business IDs for registered firms

In recent developments, innovation City launches a blockchain-based business ID system, giving more than 1,000 firms verifiable onchain credentials for identity and access. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…