Category: Blockchain

North Korea tech workers found among staff at UK blockchain projects

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea are expanding their infiltration operations to blockchain firms outside the US after increased scrutiny from authorities, with some having worked their way into UK crypto projects, Google says. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) adviser Jamie Collier said in an April 2 report that while the US is still a key target, increased awareness and right-to-work verification challenges have forced North Korean IT workers to find roles at non-US companies. “In response to heightened awareness of the threat within the United States, they’ve…

Blockchain Association CEO will move to Solana advocacy group

Kristin Smith, CEO of the US-based Blockchain Association, will be leaving the cryptocurrency advocacy group for the recently launched Solana Policy Institute. In an April 1 notice, the Blockchain Association (BA) said Smith would be stepping down from her role as CEO on May 16. According to the association, the soon-to-be former CEO will become president of the Solana Policy Institute on May 19. The association’s notice did not provide an apparent reason for the move to the Solana advocacy organization nor say who would lead the group after Smith’s…

Privacy will unlock blockchain’s business potential

Opinion by: Eran Barak, CEO at Midnight  It’s been almost 16 years since blockchain emerged from its esoteric fringes to enter global discourse, evidenced most recently by continued backing from Wall Street incumbents. Despite this remarkable ascendancy, the unfortunate truth is that this technology has yet to realize its true business potential. A core challenge persists: Too much sensitive data remains publicly unshielded. The crux of the issue is that companies must keep business data confidential, and people strive to safeguard their personal information as best they can. Once data…

Bitcoin Bet Grows Bigger: The Blockchain Group Snaps Up 580 BTC

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Blockchain Group, a France-based blockchain solutions firm, recently announced its largest Bitcoin (BTC) purchase to date, acquiring 580 BTC. This marks the company’s third BTC acquisition since it began buying the digital asset in November 2024. The Blockchain Group Buys 580 Bitcoin In its most significant BTC acquisition so far, The Blockchain Group has purchased 580 BTC for approximately $50.64 million at an average price of $88,020 per coin. According to the announcement, the purchase was…

Sei Foundation floats 23andMe acquisition, genetic data on the blockchain

The foundation behind the layer-1 blockchain, Sei, announced it was exploring the acquisition of the genetic testing company 23andMe after the firm filed for bankruptcy. In a March 27 X post, the Sei network said its foundation was considering purchasing 23andMe “to defend the genetic privacy of 15 million Americans” by putting the company’s data on the blockchain. According to the foundation, if it acquires the biotechnology company, it plans to deploy all the genetic information on the blockchain and “return data ownership to users through encrypted, confidential transfers.”  March…

Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express

Spend the night with a BTC holder stunt turns scandalous after extortion link A viral crypto influencer’s “spend the night with BTC holders” stunt has taken a dark turn after Chinese media linked her profile to a real-life extortion case. On March 25, Sina Finance reported that in 2024, a software engineer in Chengdu was ambushed and robbed of 6 BTC by a criminal gang posing as a female crypto trader named “Bitcoin Cong’er.” The group had allegedly lured the victim through an X profile that promised sexual favors after…

Sony’s Soneium blockchain, Animoca Brands bring anime to Web3

Sony’s Soneium blockchain partnered with Animoca Brands to boost anime culture in Web3 by integrating anime artwork in decentralized digital identities.  On March 27, the companies announced a collaboration that targets global anime and manga fans to boost user engagement in Web3.  With the partnership, Animoca’s digital identity infrastructure platform, Moca Network, will create an identity layer on the Soneium blockchain, starting with Anime ID, a decentralized identifier and reputation layer. Anime ID is spearheaded by San FranTokyo, an initiative to integrate traditional anime and manga culture with decentralized technologies. …

The Blockchain Group adds 580 BTC as stock jumps 226% since Bitcoin pivot

France-based The Blockchain Group has added another 580 Bitcoin to its Bitcoin treasury, following a 225% surge in its stock price since it began hoarding Bitcoin in November. This is the largest of the three Bitcoin purchases made by the organization, per a March 26 after-hours statement. At the time of publication, 580 Bitcoin is worth $50.64 million, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) price trading at $87,311, according to CoinMarketCap data. First purchases at pivotal Bitcoin moments The Blockchain Group’s first two Bitcoin purchases happened around significant milestones for the Bitcoin industry.…

Trump to Reform USAID With Blockchain – Best Altcoins to Ride the Hype

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Trump administration has proposed using blockchain tech to advance the US Agency for International Development (USAID), a US government agency that supports global developments, humanitarian assistance, and democratic values – and it’s casting a light on the best altcoins. The proposal comes after Trump and Elon Musk reduced USAID’s functions (including halted payments and staff cuts) under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has pondered ways to leverage blockchain tech for a few months. Blockchain…

Sei’s Role in the Evolving Landscape of Blockchain and Traditional Finance

Peter Zhang Mar 20, 2025 11:35 Sei’s infrastructure gains prominence as regulatory clarity in the US enables traditional financial institutions to embrace blockchain, enhancing compliance and innovative financial products. As regulatory frameworks gain clarity in the United States, the landscape for blockchain technology in traditional financial markets is set for transformation. This shift is particularly beneficial for Sei, a blockchain infrastructure platform, as it provides a robust foundation for financial institutions and Real World Asset (RWA) issuers to adopt digital asset markets…