Blockchain Technology

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken stringent action against three decentralized finance (DeFi) firms. This latest development comes as the world of digital assets continues to draw attention, a focus that will also be explored in the upcoming Benzinga's Future of...

Israel's National Cyber Crime Unit has unveiled a large-scale scam involving deceptive software. This software reportedly aided major crime groups, both within Israel and internationally, in swindling crypto enthusiasts of substantial amounts. This revelation, which underscores the pressing...

The rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain technology is signaling a transformative era for the global banking sector. That's according to Anatoly Aksakov, Chair of Russia’s parliamentary financial committee. "The traditional role they played will gradually...

In a significant move towards modernizing cross-border financial transactions, payments giant Visa Inc (NYSE: V) announced on Tuesday its plans to extend its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain. This development came in collaboration with...

Former Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) executive Raoul Pal has highlighted a potential use case for cryptocurrencies that could see a staggering $1 quadrillion flow into the digital asset space. Pal's comments come at a time when major financial institutions are increasingly recognizing the...

Ahead of the much-anticipated Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets conference, renowned crypto analyst Nicholas Merten has shared his insights on the altcoin market's trajectory, suggesting a possible downturn, indicating that altcoins might be heading towards their fourth lower high...

A significant uptick in whale activity has been observed, particularly influencing the performance of several altcoins. What Happened: A recent analysis by Santiment suggested these large-scale investors are actively participating in networks with transfers exceeding $10 million, leading to...

A subsidiary of Hong Kong-based crypto conglomerate HashKey Group is set to unveil a pioneering secondary crypto market fund that aims to allocate its resources to emerging cryptocurrencies. HashKey Capital strives to surpass the performance of the dominant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the fund said...

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has unveiled a list of ten innovative crypto ideas he believes hold the potential to revolutionize the digital currency space. Armstrong's vision is not limited to what Coinbase can achieve but extends to the broader crypto ecosystem. He hopes to...

The EOS Network Foundation, under the leadership of CEO Yves La Rose, is actively preparing for what they believe will be the next significant surge in the blockchain sector. Through a series of strategic initiatives, the foundation aims to position the EOS Network to meet the forthcoming demands...

Antonio Juliano, the founder of the decentralized exchange dYdX, has sparked a conversation in the crypto community with a series of tweets emphasizing the potential advantages of focusing on markets outside the United States. Juliano's perspective comes amid growing concerns about the...

The “Don’t Extradite Assange Campaign” is taking its advocacy to the digital realm. The first-ever virtual political rally in the Wistaverse metaverse is happening on Saturday, Aug. 26. This initiative aims to galvanize global support against the potential extradition of WikiLeaks...

A repository on GitHub set up by Yearn Finance's developer @Bantg reportedly revealed crypto wallet addresses linked to Friend.tech users. Friend.tech, a social platform within the Base network, allows users to purchase or sell "shares" of their connections from X,...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has been presented with Taiwan's esteemed Employment Gold Card during his recent visit to the country. This accolade, a testament to Buterin's contributions to the digital and crypto realms, grants him the privilege to travel in and out of...

Christian Borel, senior executive officer at SEBA Bank MENA, highlighted the stark differences in regulatory approaches between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the U.S. towards the burgeoning crypto industry. "What the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has built is unique: an efficient, solid...