Category: Blockchain

SEC Urged to Provide Safe Harbor for Blockchain Apps Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Jessie A Ellis Aug 13, 2025 09:31 A16z crypto proposes a safe harbor for blockchain apps to avoid misclassification as brokers, urging the SEC to clarify regulatory guidelines for decentralized finance and NFT interfaces. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged to establish a safe harbor for blockchain applications, which are currently facing regulatory ambiguity that could stifle innovation. According to a16z crypto, a prominent venture capital firm, the proposed safe harbor would ensure that non-custodial, non-discretionary decentralized finance…

A New Blockchain Built for Stablecoins and Powered by USDC

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has announced plans to introduce its own Layer 1 blockchain, Arc, designed specifically for stablecoin-focused applications. The launch follows the company’s $1.2 billion initial public offering (IPO) in June and is scheduled to debut on a public testnet later this fall. According to Circle, Arc will be an enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible blockchain supporting payments, foreign exchange, and capital markets use cases. The network will use USDC as its native gas token,…

Exploring Blockchain Integration in TradFi: Key Insights for Banks and Fintechs

Lawrence Jengar Aug 12, 2025 13:15 Discover how blockchains are transforming traditional finance by enabling secure, efficient value transfers and opening new growth opportunities for banks, asset managers, and fintech firms. Blockchain’s Emergence in Traditional Finance As the financial landscape evolves, traditional finance (TradFi) institutions are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology. According to a16z crypto, blockchains are emerging as a critical infrastructure layer, offering programmable, open, and global solutions that enhance entrepreneurship, creativity, and business outcomes. Regulatory Developments and…

How To Spot Dead Or Inactive Blockchain Projects

Key takeaways Ghost chains are blockchains that are technically operational but have little to no real-world usage, development, or community engagement. Common warning signs include stagnant developer activity, low transaction volume, inactive communities, and exchange delistings. Even well-funded or corporate-backed projects like Diem, KodakCoin, and Luna can fail if adoption and ecosystem growth stall. Investors and developers can avoid ghost chains by monitoring on-chain activity, GitHub commits, token liquidity, and community health before committing resources. Ghost chain explained: Understanding dormant and inactive blockchain projects A ghost chain refers to a…

SECs Project Crypto & ICO Revival: A New Era for Blockchain Game Funding?

Jessie A Ellis Aug 11, 2025 08:24 The SEC’s “Project Crypto” signals a potential shift toward relaxed ICO regulations, reviving blockchain game funding. This could democratize investment for GameFi startups, easing reliance on venture capital while enforcing stricter compliance. Challenges include global regulatory gaps and investor risks, but the move may foster innovation and in-game token economies. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of transforming the future of blockchain financing through its newly announced project, Project…

Conflux (CFX) Unveils ‘Code Without Borders’ Hackathon for Blockchain Innovators

Iris Coleman Aug 08, 2025 15:28 Conflux (CFX) announces the ‘Code Without Borders – SummerHackfest 2025’, inviting global developers to explore blockchain innovation with a $10,000 prize pool. Conflux (CFX), a prominent player in the blockchain space, has announced the ‘Code Without Borders – SummerHackfest 2025’. This global event, set to run over four weeks, promises to be a significant opportunity for developers, innovators, and creators to delve into the unique capabilities of the Conflux blockchain. According to the Conflux Forum, participants…

Blockchain AI Cannibalizes Decentralized AI

Opinion by: Samuele Marro, PhD student in machine learning at the University of Oxford The Web3 AI space has fallen into a trap. Somewhere along the way, “decentralized AI” became synonymous with “blockchain AI.” This false equivalency actively harms innovation.  Excellent decentralized AI projects contort themselves into blockchain frameworks, not because it makes technical sense, but because that’s the only way to access Web3 funding, expertise and communities. The blockchain-first mentality isn’t just limiting what decentralized AI could become; it’s cannibalizing it. Web3 is not blockchain Web3 ideals emerged from…

Solana (SOL) Surges 4.28% as Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Blockchain

Felix Pinkston Aug 08, 2025 04:18 SOL price jumps to $174.33 after Visa announces Solana integration for stablecoin settlements, while technical indicators show neutral momentum with key levels in focus. Quick Take • SOL currently trading at $174.33 (+4.28% in 24h) • Solana’s RSI at 52.29 suggests neutral momentum with room for movement • Visa’s stablecoin settlement expansion to Solana drives recent price surge What’s Driving Solana Price Today? The SOL price rally stems primarily from Visa’s announcement yesterday expanding its stablecoin…

Animoca Launches NUVA RWA Marketplace with Provenance Blockchain

Web3 company Animoca Brands has launched a new marketplace for investors to access tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), fixing what its CEO calls a “fragmented” tokenization marketplace at a time of growing institutional interest in the technology. The new platform, called NUVA, was developed in partnership with ProvLabs, the organization behind the Provenance Blockchain, according to a joint announcement on Thursday. The NUVA marketplace will leverage Provenance Blockchain’s existing ecosystem of RWAs, which currently holds assets valued at approximately $15.7 billion. At launch, NUVA will offer exposure to two tokenized products…

40% Of Blockchain Fees Go To Just Moving USDT

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed a staggering 40% of all fees that users are paying on the major blockchains are spent to move USDT. USDT Transfers Make Up For A Notable Portion Of Network Fees In a post on X, Paolo Ardoino has shared the latest data related to USDT’s transfer fees share on the major blockchains. Transfer fee here naturally refers to the amount that senders have to attach with their network transactions as a…