Category: Blockchain

18 Block Reorg Slams Monero, Erasing 36 Minutes Of Blockchain

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Monero’s privacy chain endured its deepest-ever chain reorganization in the last 24 hours, when 18 consecutive blocks were replaced, briefly “rewriting” roughly 36 minutes of ledger history and invalidating about 118 already-confirmed transactions. Multiple independent monitors flagged the event late Sunday into Monday, describing a rollback spanning block heights 3,499,659 through 3,499,676 before nodes converged on a new best chain. With Monero targeting two-minute blocks, an 18-block reorg translates to ~36 minutes of history—an extraordinary depth for…

Ethereum Foundation Forms AI Research Team to Blend Blockchain, AI

The Ethereum Foundation announced a new AI-focused research team, aiming to blend the censorship-resistant power of blockchain with one of tech’s hottest fields. Davide Crapis, a research scientist with the Foundation, said Monday that the new team will focus on developing an AI economy on Ethereum and a decentralized AI stack for developers. “Ethereum makes AI more trustworthy, and AI makes Ethereum more useful,” Crapis said on X. “The more intelligent agents transact, the more they need a neutral base layer for value and reputation. Ethereum benefits by becoming that…

UK trade groups urge gov to add blockchain to US tech deal

United Kingdom trade groups urged the UK government to include blockchain technology in the “Tech Bridge” technology collaboration with the United States. A dozen UK trade groups representing the finance, technology and crypto industries made the request in a joint letter seen by Cointelegraph and addressed to UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby. According to the document, distributed ledger technology should be a “core strand” of the UK-US tech collaboration ahead of next week’s visit by US President Donald Trump. The initiative follows…

Mike Novogratz Backs Solana As The Blockchain Of Choice For Financial Markets – Here’s Why

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In the last few days, Solana has experienced a steady upward trend, drawing dangerously close to the $230 price mark as activity on the blockchain heats up. With Solana gaining serious ground and on-chain activity rising rapidly, Mike Novogratz has endorsed the blockchain, claiming that its design sets it apart for financial market dominance. Solana Gains Big Endorsement From Mike Novogratz The Solana blockchain is taking the spotlight and receiving notable attention in the blockchain sector, with…

UK Petition for Blockchain Innovation Gains Traction After Coinbase Push

A public petition calling on the United Kingdom to develop a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins has gained momentum following a push from crypto exchange Coinbase. The petition, hosted on the UK government’s website, calls for a comprehensive framework that includes stablecoin regulation, blockchain adoption and the appointment of a blockchain “czar.” Although launched in July, the initiative drew attention this week after Coinbase sent in-app messages encouraging users to sign. Screenshots shared by users on social media showed in-app messages from the exchange, rallying its users with phrases…

Figure Launches IPO, Marking a Milestone in Blockchain Integration

Terrill Dicki Sep 11, 2025 11:45 Figure, a leading blockchain firm, has launched its IPO, showcasing the potential of blockchain in capital markets. This move highlights Figure’s innovation in real-world asset tokenization. Figure’s Public Debut on the Stock Market Figure, a prominent player in the blockchain sector, has officially launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the integration of blockchain technology with capital markets. This development underscores Figure’s innovative approach to utilizing blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, according…

Latin America’s Blockchain Developers Favor Ethereum and Polygon Over New P

Latin America’s developer community is increasingly focused on building within established blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum and Polygon rather than launching new base-layer protocols, according to a report by consultancy firm Sherlock Communications. The study, which included qualitative inputs from 85 developers in Bolivia, Mexico, Brazil and Peru, showed that the region’s builders care about transparency, coordination and compliance. The devs favor intuitive tools, strong documentation and proven track records, making networks like Ethereum and Polygon a good fit. Luiz Eduardo Abreu Hadad, blockchain consultant and researcher at Sherlock Communications, told…

JasmyCoin (JASMY) Consolidates at $0.01 After Healthcare Blockchain Surge

Alvin Lang Sep 10, 2025 17:38 JASMY trades at $0.01 (+1.84% in 24h) following a major 25% surge on cancer treatment blockchain news. Technical indicators show mixed signals as traders watch key levels. Quick Take • JASMY currently trading at $0.01 (+1.84% in 24h) • JasmyCoin’s RSI at 46.11 suggests neutral momentum after recent surge • Healthcare blockchain announcement drove 25% price spike last week What’s Driving JasmyCoin Price Today? The JASMY price action over the past week has been dominated by…

Blockchain Powers Jack Ma’s $8-B Ant Group Energy Asset Strategy

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to Bloomberg, Ant Digital Technologies has linked more than 60 billion yuan (about $8.5 billion) of energy infrastructure to its AntChain blockchain platform, in what reports call a major push to turn physical power assets into tradable digital records. The move ties generators and charging equipment to a blockchain so their output and outages can be recorded in a way that can’t be changed. Scale And Scope Of The Blockchain Project Ant’s system already connects about…

Ant Group Tokenizes $8.4B Chinese Energy Assets On Blockchain

A unit of the Chinese fintech conglomerate Ant Group is tokenizing more than $8 billion worth of energy infrastructure on its own blockchain.  Ant Digital Technologies, the enterprise solutions arm of the Jack Ma-backed Ant Group, is in the process of tokenizing 60 billion yuan ($8.4 billion) of power infrastructure on its AntChain network, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.  The company has been monitoring power output and outages from 15 million energy devices, including wind turbines and solar panels across China, and uploading this data to…