Blockchain Technology

Helio CEO Stijn Paumen recently spoke with Benzinga where he shed light on the transformative role of blockchain technology. "You might have applications that actually have hidden wallets and self-custody wallets," Paumen explained, indicating a future where blockchain is so embedded in...

The digital asset landscape is at a pivotal crossroads, with the ethos of decentralized finance (DeFi) — privacy and decentralization — clashing with the growing demands for regulatory compliance. At Solana's (CRYPTO: SOL) Breakpoint crypto conference, Tommy Johnson and Taylor...

Yannik Schrade, co-founder of privacy protocol Elusiv, articulated on Friday a nuanced view on the regulatory stances in the U.S. and Europe. Schrade emphasized the need for innovation-friendly policies, even as he delved into the intricacies of maintaining privacy in the era of...

In a dramatic turn of events at the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the prosecution delivered a piercing rebuttal to the defense's arguments, likening the defendant's actions to stealing from a jewelry shop without a security guard. This vivid analogy was part of the...

The trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is another age-old story of a financial entity defrauding its users, according to Robinson Burkey of the Wormhole Foundation. The majority of the crypto industry will soon rejoice, Burkey predicts. “The majority of the crypto industry is going to be...

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) has been given a robust share price target of $554 by equity research firm Canaccord Genuity, predicated on the company's strategic decision to adopt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as its primary treasury reserve asset. The move saw the enterprise...

As the pivotal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried nears its climax, the courtroom prepares for closing arguments tomorrow, even as the fourth day saw intricate legal battles and revelations, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion in this high-profile digital asset case. The day began with...

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo debunked the notion that cryptocurrencies predominantly finance terrorist organizations. In a conversation with RUSI's Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, he clarified traditional banking systems remained the primary channel...

Cryptocurrency owners are facing increased risks with hackers leveraging new techniques to steal digital assets, according to a new report. As the realm of cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, ensuring the safety of these digital assets is a challenge that both investors and...

Kasikorn Bank of Thailand, commonly referred to as K-Bank, recently announced its acquisition of 97% of shares in the parent company of the Satang crypto exchange. This platform has been operational since 2017. The transaction, valued at approximately 3.705 billion Thai baht (around $102.8...

Crypto custody provider atato is integrating with both Cronos Chain, an EVM-compatible chain developed on the Cosmos SDK, and XRP Ledger (CRYPTO: XRP) blockchain. This alliance focuses on atato's Bring-Your-Own-Chain (BYOC) network. Join the conversation at the much-anticipated...

The third quarter of 2023 has exposed significant security vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector, with a staggering 117 hacks leading to a cumulative loss of $720 million. Hacken's comprehensive review of De.Fi's REKT database for the third quarter of 2023 highlighted that while...

In the vast expanse of the financial cosmos, 2022 emerged not just as another year but as a defining moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Traditional financial behemoths, with their centuries-old legacies, observed from the sidelines, their interest piqued yet their caution was evident....

Euroclear announced the successful settlement of its inaugural digital note, a World Bank offering on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, which amassed 100 million euros ($106 million) dedicated to sustainable development initiatives. In connection with this, it's worth noting that discussions about...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is the primary entry point for new users in the blockchain ecosystem. That's according to a study conducted by data analytics platform Nansen, which discovered that an average of 63% of a new user's first on-chain actions are associated with DeFi counterparties...