Category: Blockchain

Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Highlights Digital Growth and Market Opportunities

Luisa Crawford Oct 04, 2025 14:07 Korea Blockchain Week 2025 spotlighted Korea’s thriving digital economy, with significant developments in cryptocurrency trading and cultural engagement, offering unique market opportunities. Korea Blockchain Week 2025, held from September 22-28 in Seoul, showcased the country’s rapid digital growth and its burgeoning role in the global cryptocurrency market. The event highlighted Korea’s advanced digital economy and provided insights into its unique consumer base, according to a16zcrypto. The Digital Landscape In recent decades, Korea has transformed its economy,…

SWIFT’s Blockchain Move Is Positive For Ripple? Why XRP Is Still The Better Option

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure SWIFT’s decision to test a blockchain prototype with Consensys (Ethereum) has stirred debate in the crypto space, raising concerns about whether XRP’s role in global finance may be under threat. While Ethereum may offer experimentation, a crypto analyst argues that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) already delivers enterprise-grade performance, compliance features, and real-world adoption that institutions rely on.  SWIFT’s Blockchain Partnership Challenges XRP Position On Tuesday, September 30, crypto market expert Pumpius shared a thread on X social…

Stellar (XLM)’s Meridian 2025: Innovations in Blockchain Finance Unveiled

Tony Kim Oct 01, 2025 17:18 At Meridian 2025, Stellar (XLM) unveils transformative blockchain projects, including tokenized financial instruments and privacy roadmaps, marking significant strides in the future of finance. The Stellar (XLM) network, renowned for its open-source blockchain solutions in payments and asset tokenization, recently hosted the Meridian 2025 conference in Rio de Janeiro. The event showcased Stellar’s ongoing efforts to revolutionize finance through blockchain technology, drawing over 1,200 attendees, including developers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Innovative Launches at Meridian Denelle…

Blockchain Voting Opens Space Travel to Global Citizens

Zach Anderson Oct 01, 2025 11:18 The ultimate frontier is now open to everyday individuals via their smartphones, as an innovative collaboration between blockchain platform TON Foundation and space agency SERA changes the way astronauts are chosen for orbital missions. The final frontier just became accessible to ordinary people through their smartphones, as a groundbreaking partnership between blockchain platform TON Foundation and space agency SERA transforms how astronauts are selected for orbital missions. Revolutionary Selection Process Launches The Space Exploration and Research…

Swift Partners with Chainlink for Blockchain Fund Processing

Lawrence Jengar Oct 01, 2025 09:51 The financial services industry witnessed a seismic shift today as Swift, the global banking messaging network that processes over $5 trillion in daily transactions, announced a groundbreaking integration with Chainlink to enable traditional funds to execute transactions directly on blockchain networks. The financial services industry witnessed a seismic shift today as Swift, the global banking messaging network that processes over $5 trillion in daily transactions, announced a groundbreaking integration with Chainlink to enable traditional funds to…

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Peter Zhang Sep 30, 2025 15:54 Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has become one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders by acquiring 5,268 BTC for $623 million, raising its total to 30,823 BTC worth about $3.6 billion. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has catapulted into the exclusive ranks of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders with a massive 5,268 BTC acquisition worth $623 million, cementing its position as the fourth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company globally. The Tokyo-based company announced the landmark purchase on…

SEC Weighs Plan to Let Stocks Trade on Blockchain

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly developing a plan to allow blockchain-registered versions of stocks to trade on cryptocurrency exchanges — a move that would mark a significant step toward integrating digital asset technology into the traditional financial system. The proposal, still in early stages, would let investors buy and sell stock tokens — digital representations of shares in publicly traded companies — on approved crypto platforms, The Information reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The initiative reflects growing regulatory openness to tokenization, the process…

Lead Bank Enhances Compliance with Blockchain Solutions

Joerg Hiller Sep 30, 2025 13:45 Lead Bank partners with Chainalysis to revolutionize its compliance framework using advanced blockchain solutions, enhancing risk management and regulatory adherence in the digital finance arena. In a significant move within the digital finance sector, Lead Bank has embarked on a journey to revolutionize its compliance framework by integrating advanced blockchain solutions from Chainalysis. This strategic partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to enhancing its risk management capabilities in an evolving regulatory landscape. A Strategic Approach to Compliance…

Payment Giant SWIFT Turns to Blockchain, Benefits Tools like Best Wallet

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A major financial institution that handles around $150T in payments annually is eyeing a tokenized future. It’s SWIFT, and it plans to add a blockchain-based ledger to its global payment infrastructure. And guess who’s helping develop the cross-payments ledger that pledges to never sleep? Over thirty major financial institutions, including JP Morgan, HSBC, Citi, and Deutsche Bank (just to name a few!). Such a shift is bound to make crypto significantly more accessible to mainstream users. Naturally,…

Sui Showcases Innovation at Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Joerg Hiller Sep 30, 2025 04:13 Sui’s presence at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 highlighted its growing influence in the digital asset space, featuring key discussions on AI, gaming, and blockchain advancements. The Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025 served as a significant platform for Sui, bringing together its leadership, partners, and community to spotlight its growing influence within the digital asset realm. According to Sui Foundation, the week-long series of events underscored Sui’s institutional relevance and cultural impact in the Asia-Pacific region. EastPoint:…