Category: Blockchain

Robinhood Unveils Stock Tokens and Layer 2 Blockchain Expansion

Zach Anderson Jun 30, 2025 10:39 Robinhood announced the launch of stock tokens in the EU and a new Layer 2 blockchain, alongside expanding crypto futures and staking products in the US and EU. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has announced a major expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings, unveiling stock tokens for European customers and revealing plans for a new Layer 2 blockchain. This development was announced during the ‘Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token’ event in Cannes, France, according to GlobeNewswire. European Expansion…

Tokenised Trade Finance: Can Blockchain Finally Bridge India’s US $300 Billion Export-Credit Gap?

Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 30, 2025 07:23 India faces a $300 billion export-credit gap, but blockchain’s “tokenised trade finance” could streamline processes, digitizing LCs and invoices to enhance access for small firms. India’s exporters ship about US $770 billion in goods and services a year, yet small and mid-size firms still struggle to turn purchase orders into bank credit. The Asian Development Bank’s latest Trade Finance Gaps, Growth and Jobs survey pegs the global shortfall at US $2.5 trillion in 2022, up…

US House Passes Crypto Bill To Promote Blockchain Adoption

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The US House of Representatives has advanced a new bipartisan crypto legislation to promote Blockchain adoption in different areas and boost the nation’s competitiveness with federal support. Blockchain Promotion Bill Passes US House On Thursday, policy tracking platform Bitcoin Laws reported that the US House of Representatives passed a bill directing the US Secretary of Commerce to lead the national efforts to promote the competitiveness of the United States and the adoption of blockchain and other distributed…

From Web2 to Web3: India’s IT Giants Quietly Move Up the Blockchain Stack

Khushi V Rangdhol Jun 28, 2025 01:12 India’s IT giants—TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro—are pivoting to blockchain, launching digital-asset divisions and securing global contracts, marking a shift from Web2 outsourcing to Web3 infrastructure. When most people picture “Indian crypto,” they imagine Bengaluru start-ups or Dubai-registered exchanges. Yet the largest moves into enterprise blockchain this year are coming from the country’s four IT-services behemoths—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Wipro—whose combined revenue already tops US $55 billion. Each firm now…

Aptos Becomes Top 3 Blockchain for RWA with $540M in Tokenized Assets

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Aptos blockchain has gained significant momentum in recent months, with the total value of onchain assets surpassing $540 million, driven by multiple deployments from traditional asset managers. The value of RWA deployments on the Aptos network has grown by 57.1% over the past 30 days, reaching $542.3 million, according to RWA.xyz data. This surge places Aptos among the top three blockchains for RWA deployment, behind Ethereum and ZKsync Era. The largest RWA issuers on Aptos are Berkeley Square of the PACT Consortium, BlackRock’s BUIDL,…

Blockchain ID Layer Launches Mobile Idenity App

Blockchain-based identity layer Billions Network announced the launch of its identity mobile application for both Android and iOS devices. According to a Thursday statement shared with Cointelegraph, Billions Network’s identity system is AI-proof. The announcement follows Polish investor Borys Musielak’s April demonstration of how ChatGPT can generate photos of government-issued IDs likely to pass photo-based Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. “As AI continues to erode trust in traditional verification methods and digital interactions, this launch ensures people can safely and privately enjoy personalized digital experiences,” Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO…

Sui Blockchain Introduces CPS for Enhanced Throughput Analysis

Iris Coleman Jun 26, 2025 11:47 Sui Blockchain shifts focus from TPS to CPS, offering a deeper insight into network activity by measuring discrete operations, thanks to Programmable Transaction Blocks. The Sui Blockchain is redefining how throughput is measured by introducing Commands Per Second (CPS) as a more precise metric than the traditionally used Transactions Per Second (TPS), according to the Sui Foundation. This shift highlights the true scale of on-chain work, especially as Sui handles increasingly complex transactions. Understanding CPS vs.…

Ripple and Wormhole Join Forces for Enhanced Blockchain Interoperability

Luisa Crawford Jun 26, 2025 10:17 Ripple collaborates with Wormhole to enhance multichain interoperability on the XRP Ledger, facilitating cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and new use cases in DeFi and institutional finance. Ripple is making significant strides in blockchain interoperability through its latest collaboration with Wormhole. The integration aims to enhance the capabilities of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and the XRPL EVM Sidechain, enabling seamless cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and the issuance of multichain tokens. This move is set to unlock…

Lineup Games Integrates Sui Blockchain for Enhanced Gaming Ecosystem

Rebeca Moen Jun 26, 2025 08:17 Lineup Games partners with Sui blockchain to power its gaming ecosystem, offering seamless transactions and new user experiences across popular titles like Striker League. Lineup Games, a prominent game studio recognized for its successful track record with Playtika and COTI, has announced its integration with the Sui blockchain, according to the Sui Foundation. This collaboration aims to enhance Lineup’s gaming ecosystem, starting with popular titles such as Gold Striker and Striker League. Strategic Partnership for Seamless…

Sui Foundation Launches Second Hydropower Accelerator Cohort for Blockchain Innovation

Peter Zhang Jun 24, 2025 11:45 The Sui Foundation’s Hydropower Accelerator Cohort 2 supports 12 innovative projects in AI, DeFi, and social engagement, offering mentorship and resources to advance blockchain technology. The Sui Foundation has unveiled its second Hydropower Accelerator cohort, inducting 12 promising projects into its program designed to foster innovation within the blockchain space. This initiative is focused on advancing developments in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized finance (DeFi), and social engagement, according to the Sui Foundation. Mentorship…