Category: Blockchain

China’s Tax Authority Urges Bank Blockchain Implementations for Lending

China’s tax and financial regulators on Monday urged banks and local authorities to use blockchain and privacy computing to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model and expand financing for small businesses. The State Administration of Taxation and National Financial Regulatory Administration said in a joint policy notice that banks and taxpayers should standardize data sharing and reduce information asymmetry between tax authorities, banks and enterprises. The report also urged banks to improve credit models, enhance credit approval efficiency and increase the supply of financing services to “honest, tax-paying enterprises.” The directive…

Dune Launches dbt Integration for Direct Blockchain Data Warehouse Delivery

Zach Anderson Apr 03, 2026 17:25 Dune’s new dbt connector lets data teams transform onchain data before syncing to Snowflake or BigQuery, eliminating post-delivery pipeline work. Dune Analytics has rolled out a dbt connector that lets enterprise data teams transform blockchain data before it hits their warehouse—a capability the company claims no other provider currently offers. The product, dubbed dbt connector → Datashare, creates a direct pipeline from Dune’s catalog of 130+ blockchain networks to Snowflake or BigQuery. The twist: users can…

Tempo Blockchain Launches on Dune Analytics Platform

Jessie A Ellis Apr 03, 2026 11:17 Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain now available on Dune, enabling detailed analysis of its stablecoin-native payment infrastructure and sub-second finality. Tempo, the payments-focused blockchain co-developed with Stripe, has integrated with Dune Analytics, giving researchers and institutions their first comprehensive look at onchain payment flows across the network. The integration, announced April 3, opens up queryable data on Tempo’s core infrastructure—transaction throughput, stablecoin transfers, DEX activity, and the chain’s unusual fee dynamics where users pay gas costs directly…

Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Quantum Risks Grow

Naoris Protocol has launched its mainnet, introducing a layer-1 blockchain designed to use post-quantum cryptography for transaction validation and network security. The network is live with limited, invite-only participation, allowing early users to run validator nodes and process transactions. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, it integrates cryptographic standards finalized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to address risks in existing blockchains, where current encryption methods could become vulnerable over time. Before mainnet, the protocol’s test network processed more than 100 million transactions and identified hundreds…

Mitsubishi Goes Blockchain With JPMorgan For Payments Upgrade

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Daily transaction volumes for JPMorgan’s blockchain-based payment system are approaching $10 billion as the bank expands its reach into the industrial sector. The financial giant is rebranding its suite of digital asset services under the name Kinexys, moving away from the previous Onyx label. This shift comes as the bank integrates major global corporations into its private network to handle massive cross-border capital flows. Among the latest to join is Mitsubishi Corporation, the Japanese conglomerate with vast…

Chainalysis to Add ‘Blockchain Intelligence‘ Agents to Platform

The analytics platform said it would begin rolling out the agents over the summer for use in investigations and compliance. Chainalysis is introducing blockchain intelligence agents which the analytics platform expects will provide investigative skills to users seeking AI solutions. In a Tuesday announcement at the Chainalysis Links conference in New York City, the company said the “blockchain intelligence agents” differ from typical AI tools based on language models, likening them to an “experienced analyst working at machine speed.” The company expects to phase in the agents this summer in…

Base Targets AI Agents in 2026 Blockchain Upgrade Plan

Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base said it is upgrading key systems in preparation for an AI agent economy as part of its newly released 2026 roadmap, joining the race to support the growing agentic AI ecosystem.  AI agents are discovering crypto markets as their native economy, “building, owning, and trading alongside us,” said Base in its 2026 mission, vision, and strategy update on Tuesday.  Base added that its goal is to build a foundation for an AI agent economy by focusing on building global markets, scaling payments and stablecoins and…

Mitsubishi Taps JPMorgan Kinexys As Blockchain Payments Scale

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to use a blockchain-based payment system developed by JPMorgan Chase to move funds across its global operations, signaling continued adoption of blockchain infrastructure within traditional finance. The system is part of JPMorgan’s blockchain network, known as Kinexys, which enables near-instant fund transfers, reduces reliance on traditional banking and operates around the clock, according to a report by Nikkei. JPMorgan is seeking to scale the platform to $10 billion in daily transactions from the current average of $7 billion. Kinexys has processed more than $3 trillion in cumulative…

AI Music Needs Blockchain Infrastructure

Sponsored Content Opinion by: Dzmitry Saksonau, CEO of JGGL. The music industry recently closed one of its most consequential eras in decades. Warner Music settled its copyright lawsuit with Udio in November 2025 and signed a licensing deal for a new AI music platform. Days later, Warner struck a similar agreement with Suno, the most popular AI music generator, with over 100 million users and a $2.45-billion valuation. All three major labels now have licensing agreements with the AI platforms they sued just a year ago. By Grammy Week 2026,…

How a Single Word Derailed China’s Blockchain Industry

Danny Deng Mar 27, 2026 05:01 The Catastrophic Consequences of Translating “Token” as “Dài Bì” (代币 — Currency Substitute) Danny Deng Associate Research Fellow, School of Accounting and Finance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Co-Director, AI FinTech Trading Research Group The Most Expensive Translation Error in Tech History Imagine if the early internet community had translated “website” as “illegal printing press” — and then watched governments worldwide use that very term as justification for shutting down the entire industry. That, in essence,…