Category: Blockchain

Bhutan Picks Ethereum To Anchor Citizen Identity On The Blockchain

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bhutan has started moving its national digital identity system onto the Ethereum blockchain, a step its government and partners describe as a first for a country of its size. According to government and blockchain sources, the move aims to anchor identity attestations on a public chain while keeping private personal data off the ledger. What The Shift Involves Based on reports, the National Digital Identity (NDI) platform will serve roughly 800,000 people and the full migration of…

Blockchain Could Clean Up Government Spending, Philippines Official Says

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Sec. Henry Aguda, the government is taking concrete steps to test whether blockchain can make the Philippine national budget more open and traceable. He told the Malacañang Press Corps that a working prototype will be shown to senators and representatives to prove the idea can work. The move comes as lawmakers push a bill that would put budget documents and transaction records on a distributed ledger for public…

NYC Mayor Signs EO Establishing Digital Assets and Blockchain Office

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the establishment of a municipal digital assets and blockchain office in a bid to cement his crypto agenda in the final months of his term. In a Tuesday notice from the mayor’s office, Adams said he had used an executive order under his authority to create the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology. Moises Rendon, who has worked as a digital assets and blockchain policy adviser for New York City since April 2024, will head the newly established office. “Our city has…

UK’s FCA Unveils Roadmap to Support Blockchain-Based Fund Tokenization

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed a roadmap to help asset managers adopt blockchain technology for fund tokenization. In a Tuesday announcement, the regulator said the initiative aims to “provide firms with additional clarity” to adopt tokenization and “drive innovation and growth in asset management.” “Tokenization has the potential to drive fundamental changes in asset management, with benefits for the industry and consumers,” said Simon Walls, executive director of markets at the FCA. “There are many things that firms can do under our existing rules and more…

Solana (SOL): A Leading Blockchain in On-Chain Activity

Felix Pinkston Oct 10, 2025 16:13 Solana stands out as a leading blockchain platform due to its diverse on-chain activity, efficient design, and robust ecosystem of applications, according to Grayscale Research. Solana, a prominent player in the blockchain space, has emerged as a leader in on-chain activity, boasting a diverse range of applications and efficient transaction processing. According to Grayscale Research, Solana’s blockchain platform excels in user engagement, transaction volume, and transaction fees, making it a formidable force in the cryptocurrency landscape.…

How SWIFT Is Quietly Building a Blockchain Rival to Ripple

Key takeaways SWIFT powers most of the world’s bank transfers through its messaging network, while Ripple uses XRP to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper. Beyond payments, XRP is also used for remittances and is being explored for tokenized loyalty and DeFi applications, with institutions like SBI Holdings testing integrations. SWIFT is developing a blockchain-based ledger for real-time payments, interoperable with major networks and supporting tokenized assets. SWIFT still faces challenges like outdated systems, regulatory hurdles, institutional inertia and competition from Ripple’s expanding network. Cross-border payments move trillions of dollars…

IOTA’s Q3 2025 Review: Advancements in Blockchain Technology and Real-World Adoption

Timothy Morano Oct 09, 2025 19:26 IOTA’s Q3 2025 report highlights significant advancements in blockchain technology, including the Starfish Consensus and IOTA Names, while expanding its real-world applications and partnerships. In the third quarter of 2025, IOTA made substantial strides in its mission to become a global infrastructure that seamlessly integrates blockchain technology into real-world applications. According to the IOTA Blog, the organization focused on research and development, product adoption, and strengthening its ecosystem, marking a period of significant progress. Research and…

European Blockchain Sandbox Advances Privacy-Preserving KYC Solutions

Timothy Morano Oct 09, 2025 17:26 The European Blockchain Sandbox, featuring IOTA Foundation’s Tokenized KYC Solution, reveals insights on compliant identity verification in Web3, as shared by IOTA Blog. The European Blockchain Sandbox has successfully wrapped up its second cohort, showcasing the IOTA Foundation’s innovative Tokenized Know Your Customer (KYC) Solution. This initiative, part of a three-year project by the European Commission, allows distributed ledger projects to test their solutions with European regulators, according to IOTA Blog. Building a Web3 Identity Solution…

Afghanistan Internet Outage Marks Need For Decentralized Web In Blockchain

Afghanistan’s recent nationwide internet outage underscored a critical weakness in the world’s leading decentralized blockchains: their dependence on centralized internet providers that remain vulnerable to government intervention and technical failures. The country suffered a near-total internet shutdown that lasted about 48 hours before connectivity was restored on Oct. 1, Reuters reported. The disruption was reportedly ordered by the Taliban administration, though officials later blamed “technical issues” involving fiber optic cables. While blockchains aim to provide people with a public, censorship-resistant network for value transfers, their reliance on centralized internet providers…

Japan PM May ‘Refine’ Blockchain Regulations, Boost Crypto Economy

Japan’s newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, may open the door for more “refined” regulations to boost the country’s cryptocurrency economy, which could be set to emerge as the next global hub for cryptocurrency firms. Takaichi was elected as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday and is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister when she takes office on Oct. 15. Experts say her leadership could introduce a more open stance toward technological experimentation, including blockchain innovation, while maintaining Japan’s rigorous regulatory standards. Takaichi’s election…