Blockchain Technology

Sologenic co-creator Bob Ras discussed the nuances of tokenization and its impact on global markets, particularly in emerging economies. Tokenization is offering unprecedented opportunities for liquidity and inclusivity, he told Benzinga in an interview. Ras views regulatory changes as beneficial...

Decentralized exchange KyberSwap publicly offered a 10% bounty to an unidentified hacker responsible for a cyber heist, in which funds worth over $50 million were siphoned off. The offer was communicated through a message from a contract deployer wallet associated with KyberSwap. The message...

In a surprising turn of events, the X account of Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), was temporarily restricted, before being reinstated. This development came amid a series of controversies surrounding Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency...

In the wake of crypto exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) agreeing to a $4 billion settlement with the Justice Department, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has made a strong case for the approval of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, saying there was "no reason" for the financial watchdog to...

More than $86.6 million in cryptocurrencies were illicitly moved from the HECO Chain bridge to questionable addresses, indicating a possible ongoing breach of the bridge. Tron's (CRYPTO: TRON) founder Justin Sun has assured that HTX will cover all losses users suffered due to this security...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), was released on a $175 million personal recognizance bond. Earlier on Tuesday, Zhao admitted in court to breaching the Bank Secrecy Act. U.S. authorities accused him of instructing Binance to permit American customers to...

Pantera Capital CEO Dan Moorehead is challenging the traditional Wall Street adage of "Buy the rumor, sell the news," and suggests a different outcome for spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). What Happened: The conventional wisdom in financial markets, "Buy the...

Highlighting blockchain technology's transformative impact on global finance and the payment industry, Pratik Gauri, the CEO of 5ire on Monday delved into the global shift towards sustainable digital finance and the unique approaches of countries like the UAE, Nigeria,...

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jamie Coutts has offered a compelling perspective on the future of the cryptocurrency market, emphasizing its close ties with broader economic trends, outlining how central bank liquidity and the global money supply (M2) are intricately linked to the dynamics of...

Experts have stressed the critical role of education in understanding and leveraging blockchain technology for various global challenges, stressing its importance from creating sustainable energy solutions to providing humanitarian aid. Speaking at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets...

Blockchain experts recently delved into the complexities and opportunities of harnessing blockchain data in today's market and discussed the challenges of handling fragmented blockchain data across numerous global exchanges last week at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets...

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), in collaboration with crypto exchange OKX, Monday announced the freezing of approximately $225 million in USDT tokens that were identified in external self-custody wallets linked to a Southeast Asian human trafficking syndicate involved in a...

Santander Private Banking International is now offering affluent clients in Switzerland the opportunity to trade and invest in major cryptocurrencies. What Happened: According to CoinDesk, citing a memo, Santander — a division of the Spanish banking powerhouse Banco Santander — plans to...

Sam Altman's sudden ouster from OpenAI on Friday has not only stirred discussions in the AI sector but also shone a light on his other significant venture Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD). This cryptocurrency initiative, designed for equitable global wealth distribution, now stands...

From 2019 through 2023, the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. invested a total of $56.44 million in lobbying efforts, according to CoinGecko. What Happened: So far this year, the crypto industry's lobbying spending in the U.S. is about $20.2 million, excluding fourth-quarter (Q4) figures....