Category: Blockchain

Stellar (XLM) Foundation Makes Case for Blockchain-TradFi Integration at Davos 2026

Luisa Crawford Jan 23, 2026 19:15 Stellar (XLM) outlines how code-based blockchain protocols can deliver accountability, privacy, and compliance features that traditional payment networks require. The Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation used its Davos 2026 platform to argue that blockchain protocols and traditional payment networks are converging rather than competing—a message that aligns with the broader shift in this year’s World Economic Forum discussions from “if crypto” to “how crypto.” Representatives from legacy payment systems and open blockchain protocols shared a stage this…

Coinbase Forms Advisory Board to Study Quantum Computing and Blockchain

Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board to assess how advances in quantum computing could affect the cryptography used by major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase introduced the advisory board formed by experts in quantum computing, cryptography, distributed systems and blockchain security from academia and industry, including senior researchers from major universities, the Ethereum ecosystem and Coinbase. The board will publish public papers assessing the state of quantum computing and its implications for blockchain systems, issue guidance for developers, organizations and users and…

Is It Ethereum? BlackRock CEO Wants ‘One Blockchain’ For Tokenization

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure BlackRock CEO Larry Fink used the World Economic Forum stage to argue that tokenization needs to move from pilot programs to market plumbing and suggested that a shared blockchain standard could cut costs and even “reduce corruption,” a framing that immediately reignited the “which chain?” debate across crypto and specifically inside the Ethereum community. Fink didn’t name a network. But the combination of BlackRock’s onchain product footprint and its own research positioning makes Ethereum the most natural…

Trade Finance Is The Biggest Opportunity In Blockchain

Opinion by: Billy Sebell, executive director at XDC Foundation In just over a decade, blockchain technology has rewritten the rulebook for global finance, bringing transparency, speed and access to financial markets. It has clearly established its worth in digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) and cross-border payments, among other effective use cases. Perhaps the greatest unrealized potential for blockchain lies in one of the world’s most vital sectors: global trade finance. Trade finance, the capital and credit that enable goods and services to move across borders, forms the backbone of the…

Bhutan to Strengthen Blockchain Role as New Sei Validator

The Kingdom of Bhutan is set to deploy and run a Sei Network validator in Q1, the latest addition to the country’s digital transformation push.  The validator will be spun up in a collaboration between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) technology division — the primary sovereign wealth fund and holding company of Bhutan. Phuntsho Namgay, the head of DHI’s department of Innovation and technology, said the wealth fund plans to continue exploring other opportunities with the Sei Development Foundation as part of its digital transformation…

Noble Stablecoin Blockchain Migrates From Cosmos To Ethereum

Noble, a stablecoin blockchain, has announced it is moving from the Cosmos ecosystem to Ethereum, citing the need to access a better tech stack and wider developer community. Noble announced on Tuesday that it will be migrating its Cosmos SDK-based blockchain to a standalone EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) layer 1, planning to launch on March 18. Noble is a venture capital-backed blockchain originally designed as a neutral liquidity hub for stablecoin and tokenized real-world asset issuance.  Due to its evolution into a network supporting real end-user stablecoin applications and DeFi,…

Trump Media Announces Blockchain Token Airdrop Record Date

US President Donald Trump’s media company has advanced plans for its “first-of-its-kind” shareholder token airdrop, setting Feb. 2 as the record date used to determine eligibility. The record date, or “snapshot” date, means that anyone with at least one share in Trump Media and is a “beneficial owner” or “registered holder” as of Feb. 2 is eligible for the non-tradable digital rewards token, the company announced on Tuesday.  Following the record date, Trump Media will use crypto exchange Crypto.com to mint the tokens, display them on the blockchain, and custody…

NYSE Unveils Blockchain Platform For 24/7 Stock Trading – What You Need To Know

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On Monday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) unveiled its latest plan to develop a tokenized securities platform, utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate 24/7 stock trading, now seeking regulatory approval. New Digital Trading Venue At NYSE According to Monday’s announcement, the proposed digital platform will offer a tokenized trading experience that includes around-the-clock operations, instant settlements, dollar-sized orders, and stablecoin (dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies) funding options.  By integrating the NYSE’s “advanced Pillar matching engine” with blockchain-based post-trade systems, the…

Sui Blockchain Recovers From 6-Hour Network Outage

Despite a fix from Sui core developers, the Sui Foundation has not provided details on what triggered the network outage. The layer-1 Sui blockchain is back online and “fully operational” after a six-hour network outage stalled transactions on the high-speed network. “Transactions are flowing normally. If you are still seeing issues, please refresh your app or browser window,” the Sui Foundation posted to X on Wednesday. Source: Sui The Sui Foundation confirmed the outage on Wednesday at 3:24pm UTC, informing its 1.1 million X followers that Sui core developers were…

Crypto Market Structure Bill Update: Blockchain Association CEO Highlights Key Developments

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As the US Congress gears up to mark up the long-awaited crypto market structure bill on January 15, industry representatives are actively engaging in discussions regarding the critical elements of this legislation.  Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, highlighted important points concerning the state of the bill and the ongoing negotiations among lawmakers in a recent social media post on X (formerly Twitter). Key Points For Crypto Market Structure Bill Mersinger described the upcoming markup as…