Category: Blockchain

Cardano-based Vector Institutional Blockchain to launch with Instant Finality

Blockchain services firm Apex Fusion is set to launch Vector, a high-performance, Cardano-aligned blockchain designed for institutional users entering the Web3 space. Vector is a peer-reviewed, UTxO-based blockchain testnet with institutional-grade throughput and a claim of instant transaction finality. It will officially launch at the Rare Evo conference on Saturday, Apex Fusion said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph. This makes it the first Cardano-aligned blockchain to achieve independently verified instant finality, which is the assurance that a transaction is irreversible, according to the announcement. Vector’s transaction throughput is 10…

Coinbase team meets Indian minister to discuss blockchain

Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at major crypto exchange Coinbase, met this week with Priyank Kharge, the IT minister of India’s Karnataka state, as the US-based crypto exchange seeks to expand its role in India’s growing digital infrastructure. Grewal publicly thanked Kharge in a Wednesday X post, saying he “is excited to explore how Coinbase can further support Karnataka’s tech leadership.” He said that support could include developer tools, cybersecurity collaboration and capacity-building programs “The future is onchain — and it’s being built here,” Grewal said. In a separate Wednesday…

Hyperliquid Captures 35% Of Blockchain Revenue In July Surge

Massive adoption of decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid led to a huge increase in Hyperliquid network revenue in July, largely at the expense of Solana, according to VanEck.  In July, Hyperliquid earned 35% of all blockchain revenue, with growth coming specifically at the expense of Solana, as well as Ethereum and BNB Chain, VanEck researchers wrote in a monthly crypto recap report.  “Hyperliquid was able to capture much of Solana’s momentum, and likely Solana’s market capitalization, because it offers a simple, highly functional product,”  VanEck head of digital assets research, Matthew…

Blockchain Lender Figure Technology submits confidential IPO filing

Figure Technology Solutions, a fintech company focused on transforming financial services through blockchain technology, has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, joining a growing list of crypto-related companies preparing to enter traditional financial markets. Figure Technology submitted a confidential IPO filing with the SEC related to its equity securities offering expected in 2025, the company announced on Monday. The number of shares and the price range have yet to be determined, subject to market conditions and the completion of the SEC’s…

Major Banks Invest $100M+ in Blockchain Tech, Uplift Bitcoin Hyper

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new report by Ripple, CB Insights, and the UK Centre of Blockchain Technologies reveals that the blockchain is no longer just for the crypto bros – global banking giants are among its most active investors. Titled ‘Banking on Digital Assets: How Traditional Finance is Investing in Blockchain’, the report found that between 2020 and 2024, over $100B was invested in blockchain firms across over 10K deals. Of those, 345 investments included major banks, with 33 of…

BNB Hackathon Recognizes Innovative Blockchain Projects in August 2025

Iris Coleman Aug 04, 2025 12:09 The BNB Hackathon’s latest round highlights blockchain innovation with 9 winners and 50 honorable mentions, fostering advancements in AI, DeSoc, DeSci, and DePIN tracks. The BNB Hackathon continues to spotlight groundbreaking advancements in blockchain technology, showcasing the creativity and innovation of global developers. The recent batch, evaluated from July 18 to July 28, has seen a significant number of submissions, according to the BNB Chain blog. Celebrating the Latest Winners In this round, the hackathon recognized…

How Blockchain can Drive AI Innovation And Bolster the Energy Grid

Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at venture capital firm Pantera. “All of civilization from the beginning of time has been built on the coordination of incentives, and blockchain is just a new way to incentivize people in a decentralized way that wasn’t possible before,” Jiang told Cointelegraph in an interview.  The VC explained that companies in the gig economy have devised ways of allowing people to monetize…

Citigroup, JPMorgan Lead Blockchain Push: Ripple Report

Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Japan’s SBI Group have emerged as the most active players in traditional finance backing blockchain startups, according to a new report by Ripple in partnership with CB Insights and the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies. Between 2020 and 2024, global banks participated in 345 investments in blockchain companies, most of them in early-stage funding rounds, per the report. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs led the pack with 18 deals each, while JP Morgan and Mitsubishi UFJ followed closely with 15 investments. Mega-rounds, deals worth $100…

Pakistan And Kyrgyzstan Double Down On Blockchain

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have taken another step toward closer ties in crypto and blockchain. According to reports, the two countries held a high-level virtual meeting this month. Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, spoke with Farkhat Aminov, Director of Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency. They agreed to share know-how on digital finance, build joint rules for virtual assets, and push blockchain projects together. Deepening Crypto Ties Reports have disclosed that Pakistan wants a…

Strategic Timing: When Blockchain Protocols Should Implement Fee Structures

Joerg Hiller Aug 02, 2025 06:50 Discover the strategic considerations for blockchain protocols in determining the optimal time to implement fee structures, ensuring network strength and user retention. Blockchain protocols globally face a pivotal decision: when to introduce fees. According to a16z crypto, the timing of this decision is crucial to maintaining network value and user engagement. Economic Considerations The decision to activate a fee structure hinges on the protocol’s ability to sustain its network without losing significant user participation. The core…