Category: Blockchain

Blockchain Powerhouse Pours $10M Into XRP And 4 Other Crypto Stars

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to an announcement Friday, Everything Blockchain plans to put $10 million into five crypto tokens, including XRP. It will split that money across XRP, Solana (SOL), SUI, Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Bittensor (TAO). Based on reports, the move makes it the first listed company to run a multi‑token staking treasury. The firm expects to pull in about $1 million each year in staking rewards under current network rates. That’s a big bet on making crypto work like an active income…

IOTA Foundation Aims to Bridge Blockchain Skills Gap

Zach Anderson Jun 19, 2025 05:47 The IOTA Foundation is intensifying efforts to develop blockchain skills globally, focusing on education, hackathons, and partnerships to drive real-world adoption of decentralized technology. The IOTA Foundation is making significant strides in addressing the global blockchain skills gap by focusing on education and talent development. This initiative is aimed at equipping individuals with the necessary skills to leverage IOTA’s decentralized technology for real-world applications, according to the IOTA Blog. Developing Blockchain Skills With the recent launch…

Food fraud costs $50B yearly — Can blockchain stop it?

Food fraud siphons up to $50 billion from the global food industry every year and endangers public health. When deployed rigorously and realistically, blockchain could prevent this shadowy crime. The problem? It comes with a high price tag. Scalability, cost, interoperability and integration pose significant barriers. Not to mention the privacy concerns, regulatory uncertainty and long path to stakeholder adoption. But food fraud isn’t going anywhere. As David Carvalho, CEO of Naoris Protocol, observed:  “Most people would be surprised to hear that food fraud is an issue, but it’s a…

Blockchain Group Adds $20M in Bitcoin, Now Holds Over $170M

Paris-listed technology firm The Blockchain Group has expanded its Bitcoin reserves with the purchase of 182 BTC for approximately $19.6 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC. At current market prices, the company’s stash is valued at over $170 million. The latest acquisition by Europe’s first Bitcoin treasury company, finalized on June 17, was funded through a series of recently completed convertible bond issuances totaling nearly 18 million euros ($20.7 million), the firm said in a Wednesday announcement. Notable investors in the round included UTXO Management, Moonlight Capital, TOBAM,…

EigenCloud Revolutionizes Blockchain with Cloud-Scale Programmability

Luisa Crawford Jun 17, 2025 07:06 EigenCloud introduces a breakthrough in blockchain technology by combining traditional cloud programmability with crypto-grade verifiability, enabling sophisticated applications beyond current smart contract capabilities. EigenCloud is set to transform the landscape of blockchain technology by addressing a longstanding challenge: programmability. As highlighted in a recent blog post by EigenLayer, while blockchain has successfully tackled scalability issues, programmability remains a significant bottleneck. EigenCloud aims to bridge this gap by offering cloud-scale programmability combined with crypto-grade verifiability, paving the…

Blockchain Innovation Can Boost Australia’s Economy by Billions

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A groundbreaking new study has revealed that a strategic push into digital finance could inject billions into Australia’s economy annually. Research presented at the Australian Digital Economy Conference indicates that innovating the financial sector through blockchain technology and tokenization could boost the nation’s GDP by as much as 1%. Source – Bitcoinist The report highlights several critical reforms Australia must consider to unlock the full potential of asset tokenization: Clear Legal Classification Needed: A standard taxonomy for…

Bitget and UNICEF team up to bring blockchain education to 300,000 girls

Crypto exchange Bitget signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people. Through this collaboration, Bitget joined the Game Changers Coalition led by UNICEF’s Office of Innovation. From left, Paul Heber, chief communications officer, UNICEF Luxembourg, Gracy Chen and Yannick Naud, innovative finance at UNICEF Luxembourg, during the UNICEF–Bitget signing ceremony. Source: Bitget The initiative aims to reach 300,000 participants — including adolescent girls, parents, mentors and teachers — across eight countries: Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia,…

Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Collaborate to Enhance Blockchain Security

Darius Baruo Jun 16, 2025 06:54 Chainalysis partners with Aptos Foundation to boost blockchain security by integrating on-chain intelligence and combatting malicious activities. In a strategic move to bolster blockchain security, Chainalysis has announced a collaboration with the Aptos Foundation. The partnership aims to enhance on-chain intelligence by labeling addresses linked to entities with malicious intent, according to Chainalysis. Enhancing On-Chain Intelligence The collaboration will see data reported by the Aptos Foundation integrated into Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction), a product designed…

Altcoins Set To Outperform Bitcoin In The Coming Months — Blockchain Firm Explains Why

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The talk around an altcoin season has been on the lips of the members of the crypto community since the start of the year. However, most altcoins have been unable to sustain any meaningful bullish momentum over the past few months. Interestingly, a market intelligence firm has come forward with the projection that these digital assets are set to outpace Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, in the coming months. Is The Altseason Around The…

Former Blockchain Exec Joins SEC As Director Of Trading And Markets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of trading and markets. Selway worked as the global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com from 2018 to 2019. Brian Daly, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP with experience in crypto, will also join the commission, heading its investment management division. “I’ve long respected and appreciated the SEC’s commitment…