Category: Blockchain

Base MCP Links AI Agents Like ChatGPT to Blockchain Actions

Timothy Morano May 27, 2026 04:30 Base MCP enables AI agents like ChatGPT to execute blockchain transactions, marking a step forward in integrating AI with DeFi and onchain wallets. Coinbase-backed Ethereum layer-2 network Base has unveiled its Model Context Protocol (MCP), a tool allowing AI agents such as ChatGPT and Claude to interact directly with blockchain wallets. Officially launched on May 26, 2026, Base MCP lets users execute onchain actions—including token transfers, swaps, and DeFi protocol interactions—via natural language prompts. The tool…

Ledger Adds ADI Token Support as UAE Blockchain Push Expands

Peter Zhang May 25, 2026 17:57 Ledger now supports ADI, the gas token for UAE’s ADI Chain, boosting stablecoin and tokenized asset infrastructure in the Middle East. Ledger, the hardware wallet giant, has integrated support for the ADI token, the native gas token of the UAE-backed ADI Chain. This move reinforces the Middle East’s push into blockchain infrastructure, particularly in regulated stablecoins and tokenized assets. The ADI Chain, developed by the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation and backed by Sirius International Holding, is…

Ethereum Foundation Criticism Misplaced, Says Blockchain Expert

Caroline Bishop May 25, 2026 06:37 Blockchain researcher William Mougayar defends Ethereum Foundation, emphasizing its role in protocol development over market-focused actions. Blockchain researcher William Mougayar has defended the Ethereum Foundation (EF) amid increasing criticism from the crypto community, arguing that the organization is fulfilling its intended role as a protocol steward, not a marketing engine. Mougayar’s comments come as the EF faces backlash over recent ETH sales and unstaking activity, which some claim have negatively impacted ETH’s price performance. In a…

Blockchain Researcher Defends Ethereum Foundation, Says It’s ‘Exactly’ Doing Its Job

A blockchain researcher has pushed back against growing criticism of the Ethereum Foundation, arguing that the organization is doing “exactly” what it was designed to do, which the critics keep getting wrong. In a post on X titled “Leave the Foundation Alone,” William Mougayar, a Toronto-based blockchain investor, researcher and best-selling author, argued that the EF is a protocol steward, not a marketing engine. Mougayar said that ETH, Ethereum and the Ethereum Foundation are three separate entities with three separate trajectories. “The asset is money. The infrastructure is shared compute.…

Crypto IPO Momentum Builds As Blockchain.com Eyes Public Debut

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Blockchain.com has processed over $1 trillion in crypto transactions since its founding in 2011 — and now the company wants Wall Street to take notice. The crypto exchange and wallet platform quietly filed confidential documents with US regulators for an initial public offering, joining a growing list of digital asset firms pushing toward public markets. A Window Opens For Crypto Listings The filing, reported by Reuters, comes as conditions for going public have begun to improve in…

Crypto PAC Blockchain Leadership Fund Endorses 10 Candidates For 2026 Elections

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ken Paxton is getting half a million dollars from a crypto-backed political committee. The Fellowship PAC, an $11 million fund supported by Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital, disclosed to the Federal Election Commission that it plans to spend $500,000 backing the Texas attorney general in his bid for a US Senate seat. A Bipartisan Push The spending on Paxton is separate from another crypto-aligned group making noise this week. The Blockchain Leadership Fund, backed by Chainlink Labs…

Blockchain.com Files Confidential S-1 for US IPO Amid Market Headwinds

Jessie A Ellis May 21, 2026 23:56 Blockchain.com seeks to go public via a confidential IPO filing with the SEC. Market volatility tests crypto firms’ IPO aspirations in 2026. Blockchain.com, one of the longest-standing crypto service providers, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company announced on May 21. If successful, this move could mark a significant milestone for the firm, which claims to have processed over $1.1 trillion in crypto…

MoneyGram Partners with Tempo Blockchain for Stablecoin Settlement

Iris Coleman May 21, 2026 18:40 MoneyGram joins Stripe-backed Tempo as a validator, advancing stablecoin settlement for cross-border payments and bolstering blockchain adoption. MoneyGram has entered a strategic partnership with Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin transactions and cross-border payments. Announced on May 20, 2026, this collaboration marks a significant shift for MoneyGram, which will now serve as an ‘Anchor Remittance Validator’ on Tempo’s network. This move elevates the company’s role from simply utilizing blockchain rails to actively participating in…

Boerse Stuttgart, Societe Generale, flatexDEGIRO Join Forces for EU Blockchain Securities Settlement

Boerse Stuttgart Group’s tokenized securities settlement platform Seturion has partnered with Societe Generale, its crypto subsidiary SG-Forge and online broker flatexDEGIRO to build out a blockchain-based securities settlement system across Europe. Under the plan, Societe Generale will issue tokenized structured securities, such as turbo warrants and investment certificates, on Seturion, according to a Thursday announcement. SG-Forge, which holds a Markets in Crypto-Assets authorization from French regulators, will settle transactions using its CoinVertible euro and dollar stablecoins, EURCV and USDCV. FlatexDEGIRO, which says it serves serve 3.5 million customers across 16…

Bernstein Sees FIGR’s Q1 Earnings Highlight Blockchain Edge

Peter Zhang May 17, 2026 20:50 Figure Technology’s Q1 results beat expectations, showcasing its unique blockchain-native marketplace for tokenized real-world assets. Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) is proving its mettle as a blockchain pioneer, according to Bernstein analysts. Following a stellar first-quarter earnings performance on May 11, the firm has cemented its position as a standout player among blockchain-native marketplaces. FIGR stock closed at $38.97 on May 17, reflecting growing investor interest in the company’s blockchain-focused approach to real-world credit assets. Figure’s…