Category: Blockchain

Blockchain Native Protocols Get Creative in Crypto Treasury Arms Race

The race to build crypto treasuries is accelerating. Alongside high-profile ventures raising billions, blockchain native protocols themselves are exploring new ways to lock value into their ecosystems, and in some cases, even reimagine what a treasury can do. On Aug. 7, the Chainlink network announced its own reserve, designed to accumulate the protocol’s native token Chainlink (LINK) collected from both onchain service fees and offchain enterprise revenue, creating a direct link between Chainlink’s business activity and long-term token demand. Since then, the protocol has made two deposits to its newly…

Circle (CRCL) Acquires Malachite To Fuel Development Of New Arc Blockchain

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has recently made headlines with its public debut on NASDAQ under the ticker CRCL. This move is part of a broader strategy that includes the development of a public blockchain specifically designed for stablecoin transactions, known as the Arc Blockchain.  Malachite Integration For Arc Blockchain The company announced on Monday that it has acquired Malachite, a consensus engine that will reportedly play a crucial role in supporting the launch of…

Debunking Blockchain Privacy Myths: Insights and Realities

Terrill Dicki Aug 19, 2025 10:00 Explore common misconceptions about blockchain privacy and the technological advancements addressing these challenges, according to a16z crypto. Discover how privacy-preserving technologies are reshaping the blockchain landscape. Blockchain technology has often been at the center of debates concerning privacy and transparency. While some argue that blockchains offer excessive transparency, others fear they provide cover for illicit activities. However, the reality is more nuanced, involving a balance between privacy and security through innovative technologies, according to a16z crypto.…

Glassnode MCP Server: A New Era of Blockchain Analytics

Rongchai Wang Aug 19, 2025 08:26 Glassnode’s MCP Server, now in beta, integrates institutional-grade blockchain analytics into AI workflows, supporting over 1,700 assets and 900 metrics. Discover its capabilities and free access features. Glassnode has introduced its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a robust tool that integrates institutional-grade blockchain analytics into artificial intelligence workflows. This innovative server, currently in beta, supports over 1,700 digital assets and more than 900 metrics, allowing users to discover, retrieve, and analyze on-chain data seamlessly through a…

Blockchain Integration: A New Era for Traditional Finance

Terrill Dicki Aug 19, 2025 03:22 Exploring blockchain’s potential as core infrastructure in traditional finance, while examining key industry movements from Circle and Stripe in payment systems. Blockchain as Essential Infrastructure for TradFi In an evolving financial landscape, the integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance (TradFi) is increasingly seen as essential, according to a report by a16z crypto. As blockchain technology matures, its role in enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in financial operations is becoming undeniable. Financial institutions are gradually recognizing…

Bitcoin’s Role in Enhancing Election Integrity with Blockchain Technology

Lawrence Jengar Aug 15, 2025 12:50 Screven County in Georgia leads the way in securing election results using Bitcoin’s blockchain, showcasing the potential for decentralized, tamper-proof election verification. The use of blockchain technology to secure election results is gaining traction, as demonstrated by Screven County, Georgia, which has pioneered the adoption of the Bitcoin-based timestamping system, Simple Proof. This system was employed to anchor cryptographic hashes of election documents to Bitcoin’s decentralized ledger, ensuring a tamper-evident and independently verifiable record of results,…

XRP Price Being Manipulated? XRPL Validator Shares Scathing Blockchain Findings

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure An XRPL validator operating under the name Grapedrop, or Grape, has published data that he claims shows patterns of trading activity manipulation capable of influencing the price of XRP. The data, which was first posted on the social media platform X, includes screenshots from the XRPL Console and examples of live transactions, forming what the validator described as a clear on-ledger footprint of unusually large and repetitive transfers between exchange addresses. Validator Alleges Wash Trading Patterns On…

Monero Blockchain At Risk Of Hostile Takeover? Rumors Of Complete Blockchain Rewrite Circulate

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The cryptocurrency world has been shaken by claims from Qubic, a project led by IOTA co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo, that it has allegedly seized majority control of the Monero blockchain’s hashrate. According to the team, this milestone was reached on August 11, 2025, after a focused push that lasted several weeks. The development has opened up concerns over Monero’s network security and the vulnerability of mid-cap Proof-of-Work blockchains to incentive-driven takeovers. How Has The Monero Situation Played Out?…

Ethereum Should Limit Transparency For A Fairer Blockchain

Opinion by: Loring Harkness, Head of Commercial at brainbot GmbH and Shutter Earlier this year, the Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 trillion security initiative, a development in its wider campaign to tailor the chain’s image for its new audience of non-crypto retail investors, Wall Street and traditional financial institutions.  On paper, the initiative is nothing but a good thing. Ethereum, recognizing its shortcomings, is refreshing. The proposed approach also offers a clear path to being “far greater” regarding security — a direction that will provide the industry we hope to…

Best Crypto to Buy as Blockchain Futurist Announces Speakers

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Blockchain Futurist Conference lands in Miami, Florida, on November 5–6, 2025. And it’s set to bring crypto heavyweights like TRON’s Justin Sun and BitGo’s Mike Belshe to the stage. Taking place at the DAER Dayclub and Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, this highly anticipated event promises the boldest ideas, innovative talks, and top-tier networking opportunities. With the market heating up and industry bigwigs set to reveal their next big moves, now could be the perfect time to…