Category: Blockchain

Solana Blockchain Critical Security Issue Could Be Solved by Solaxy Presale, Now at the $33M Mark

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After critical issues with the Solana blockchain let an unknown hacker exploit a zero-day vulnerability and mint and withdraw tokens from other users’ accounts, the Solaxy presale’s layer 2 solution makes more sense than ever. Solana devs identified the vulnerability on April 16, 2025, and explained it as a bug: According to the analysts, it took significant expertise to exploit the bug, which means the attackers possessed serious know-how and skills. Could Solana’s Problem Plague Other Blockchains?…

Bitcoin Holds Above $95K Despite Weak Blockchain Activity — Analytics Firm Explains Why

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Historically, the Bitcoin price is an indicator of the blockchain’s health, with high activity often correlating with strong and positive price action. However, the largest cryptocurrency market seems to have witnessed a significant shift, with prices now less responsive to changes in on-chain activity. For instance, the Bitcoin price continues to hold above $95,000 and looks set to reclaim the $100,000 level despite the sustained dip in blockchain activity. An on-chain analytics firm has weighed in on…

EU digital product passports won’t solve food fraud, but blockchain can

Opinion by: Fraser Edwards, co-founder and CEO, Cheqd Brutal honesty has its place, especially when confronting discomfort, so here’s one that can’t be sweetened with honey: 96% of imported honey in the UK is fake! Tests found that 24 of 25 jars were suspicious or didn’t meet regulatory standards.  Self-sovereign identity (SSI) can fix this.  The UK Food Standards Agency and the European Commission both urge reform to tackle this concern by creating a robust traceability database within supply chain networks to ensure consumer transparency and trust. Data, however, is…

FIFA shifts NFT platform to new Ethereum-compatible blockchain

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) plans to launch a new blockchain network to support its non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles, the organization announced on April 30. FIFA will launch its “FIFA Blockchain,” with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility and aims to provide “better performance, future features, and improved scalability.” As part of the move, FIFA Collect — its official NFT collection — will migrate from the Algorand blockchain to the new FIFA Blockchain. The migration is scheduled to begin no earlier than May 20, FIFA said. FIFA announces new…

Broxus launches blockchain app scalability platform TON Factory

The Open Network (TON) ecosystem participant Broxus has unveiled TON Factory, a new platform designed to accelerate the development and scalability of high-throughput applications like decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and blockchain-based games. In an April 30 post on Telegram, the project said TON Factory aims to help developers rapidly build and scale projects with modular components, integration tools, and hands-on expert support. “For OGs already building on TON, TON Factory helps you scale further,” the announcement stated. The initiative is backed by a team of over 150 engineers with experience delivering…

Beijing to invest in blockchain, integrate into infrastructure

The Beijing city administration has announced a plan for local blockchain development and implementation over the next two years. According to an April 29 announcement, the plan was jointly developed by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, the Zhongguancun Administrative Committee, the Cyberspace Administration Office, the Bureau of Government Services and Data, the Bureau of Economy and Information Technology and the Bureau of Commerce. The implementation is expected to start this year and continue until 2027. The announcement. Source: Beijing government The Beijing Blockchain Innovation and Application Development Action…

Bots against humanity — The battle for blockchain supremacy

Opinion by: Steven Smith, head of protocol and applied research, Tools for Humanity Blockchains were designed as systems of trust that are transparent, decentralized and accessible. The age of AI has, however, introduced significant new challenges. Nearly half of all internet traffic is generated by bots, with up to 80% of blockchain transactions now automated and AI agents accounting for most onchain activity.  While some bots serve legitimate and helpful purposes, others — like those used for airdrop farming and fake account creation — clog networks, drive up fees, and…

Bitcoin Price Could Reach $100,000 In 1-2 Weeks — Blockchain Firm Explains How

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bitcoin price action has been quite outstanding going into the weekend, reflecting the positive market climate over the past week. According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, here’s how different groups of investors and market participants are reacting to the recent bullish momentum and how it could impact price over the coming weeks. Can BTC Reach A New 6-Figure High? In a recent post on the X platform, Santiment revealed that there has been a positive shift…

Deloitte predicts $4T tokenized real estate on blockchain by 2035

Over $4 trillion worth of real estate could be tokenized on blockchain networks during the next decade, potentially offering investors greater access to property ownership opportunities, according to a new report. The Deloitte Center for Financial Services predicts that over $4 trillion worth of real estate may be tokenized by 2035, up from less than $300 billion in 2024. The report, published April 24, estimates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 27%. The $4 trillion of tokenized property is predicted to stem from the benefits of blockchain-based…

Blockchain needs regulation, scalability to close AI hiring gap

The emerging blockchain industry lags behind the artificial intelligence sector in terms of job creation, but this hiring gap may narrow by 2030. Blockchain remains one of the smallest sectors in the tech industry, with about 300,000 global jobs, compared to 1.5 million in AI and machine learning and 25 million in software development, according to a new Bitget Research report shared with Cointelegraph. The blockchain sector added around 20,000 new jobs in 2024, according to job listings aggregated from platforms like LinkedIn, Web3 Jobs and Crypto Job List. Total…