Category: Blockchain

Privacy is the Gate to Institutional Blockchain Use: Matter Labs CEO

Privacy tokens bucked the trend to surge in price and popularity during the recent market slump, but most of the discussion has centered on consumer-facing projects like Zcash. At the same time, banks and financial institutions have been exploring zero-knowledge (ZK) systems that enable private transaction flows on blockchains, a technology known for transparency and immutability. As Alex Gluchowski, CEO of Matter Labs, put it, “There is cypherpunk privacy, which is account-level privacy, and then there is institutional privacy, which is system-level privacy. Institutions need full visibility over their own…

Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0: Bridging AI and Blockchain Development

Felix Pinkston Nov 10, 2025 08:22 Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0 introduces a seamless environment for integrating AI with blockchain, enhancing Python’s role in developing smart contracts and AI applications on Algorand. Python, a cornerstone of innovation in data science and AI, is now further cementing its place in blockchain technology with the release of Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0. According to the Algorand Foundation, this update aims to bridge the gap between AI and blockchain, offering developers a robust toolkit for creating smart…

Don’t Panic — Bitcoin Market Is Only In A Restructuring Phase: Blockchain Firm

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bitcoin market has been in a state of uncertainty over the past few weeks, following its uncharacteristically negative performance in October. While the general market sentiment suggests that the end of the bull cycle might be near, the latest on-chain data indicates that the premier cryptocurrency might merely be undergoing a reset. According to a blockchain firm’s report, the recent sluggishness seems to be setting the stage for the coin’s next major move. BTC Not In…

Hang Revolutionizes Loyalty Programs with Avalanche Blockchain

Timothy Morano Nov 08, 2025 10:24 Hang leverages Avalanche’s blockchain to redefine customer loyalty, integrating AI and on-chain transparency for enhanced engagement and trust among brands and consumers. Hang, a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, is reshaping the landscape of customer loyalty programs by integrating AI-driven personalization with on-chain transparency. This innovative approach aims to address the declining engagement in traditional loyalty programs, as highlighted by the growing number of consumers, particularly those aged 18-34, who are planning to cancel their…

Substreams Foundational Stores Revolutionize Blockchain Development

Iris Coleman Nov 07, 2025 19:46 Substreams Foundational Stores offer preprocessed, fork-aware data, reducing costs and boosting speed for blockchain developers, according to The Graph. In a significant advancement for blockchain developers, Substreams Foundational Stores are set to transform the landscape by offering preprocessed, fork-aware data. These stores eliminate the need for costly RPC calls and allow developers to share infrastructure, according to The Graph. Why Foundational Stores Matter The introduction of Foundational Stores addresses several critical pain points in blockchain development.…

New Group To Forge Global Blockchain Transaction Standard

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new industry group called the Blockchain Payments Consortium has formed with the aim of setting common rules for how blockchains move money. According to statements from participants and industry summaries, the consortium brings together seven major firms and foundations that support different blockchains and infrastructure. The group says it wants a shared framework that covers both the technical steps of a transfer and the compliance data that banks and regulators expect. Blockchain: Standardizing Cross-Chain Stablecoin Transfers…

Avalanche Blockchain to Revolutionize Ticketing at Copa América de Béisbol 2025

Terrill Dicki Nov 07, 2025 11:37 Tixbase partners with Avalanche to deploy a secure, blockchain-based ticketing system for the 2025 Copa América de Béisbol, enhancing fan experience and eliminating ticket fraud. In a significant move for sports and blockchain technology, Tixbase has partnered with Avalanche to offer a digital-first, secure ticketing experience for the upcoming Copa América de Béisbol 2025. This collaboration is set to transform how fans engage with live events, according to avax.network. A New Era for Ticketing As baseball…

The Graph Introduces Amp: A Revolutionary Blockchain-Native Database

Caroline Bishop Nov 07, 2025 08:26 The Graph’s Edge & Node launches Amp, a blockchain-native database offering verifiable, efficient access to smart contract data, transforming financial systems with speed and auditability. The Graph’s core development team, Edge & Node, has unveiled Amp, a pioneering blockchain-native database designed to transform the way financial institutions, banks, and fintech companies handle smart contract data. Amp promises trusted, verifiable, and efficient access to blockchain data, facilitating rapid innovation with confidence, according to The Graph. Introducing Amp:…

Chainalysis Expands Support with Automatic Token Integration for Plasma Blockchain

Luisa Crawford Nov 07, 2025 07:44 Chainalysis introduces automatic token support for Plasma, enhancing monitoring and investigation capabilities for stablecoins and other tokens on the high-performance blockchain. Chainalysis has unveiled automatic token support for Plasma, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to optimize stablecoin transactions. According to Chainalysis, this new integration extends its capabilities to monitor and analyze activities on the Plasma network, which boasts impressive technical features such as sub-second block times and the capacity to handle over 1,000 transactions per…

New crypto group aims to make unified standards for blockchain transactions

The Blockchain Payments Consortium, made up of several major crypto firms, was formed to create a “common framework that enhances blockchain transactions.” Seven crypto firms have joined forces to establish common standards for crosschain stablecoin transfers, following a bumper year in 2024 where transfer volumes surpassed those of Visa and Mastercard.  Fireblocks, the Solana Foundation, TON Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, Mysten Labs and Monad Foundation said on Thursday they’re linking up to form the Blockchain Payments Consortium (BPC). The group is aiming to create a “common framework that…