Category: Blockchain

Chainalysis to Add ‘Blockchain Intelligence‘ Agents to Platform

The analytics platform said it would begin rolling out the agents over the summer for use in investigations and compliance. Chainalysis is introducing blockchain intelligence agents which the analytics platform expects will provide investigative skills to users seeking AI solutions. In a Tuesday announcement at the Chainalysis Links conference in New York City, the company said the “blockchain intelligence agents” differ from typical AI tools based on language models, likening them to an “experienced analyst working at machine speed.” The company expects to phase in the agents this summer in…

Base Targets AI Agents in 2026 Blockchain Upgrade Plan

Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base said it is upgrading key systems in preparation for an AI agent economy as part of its newly released 2026 roadmap, joining the race to support the growing agentic AI ecosystem.  AI agents are discovering crypto markets as their native economy, “building, owning, and trading alongside us,” said Base in its 2026 mission, vision, and strategy update on Tuesday.  Base added that its goal is to build a foundation for an AI agent economy by focusing on building global markets, scaling payments and stablecoins and…

Mitsubishi Taps JPMorgan Kinexys As Blockchain Payments Scale

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to use a blockchain-based payment system developed by JPMorgan Chase to move funds across its global operations, signaling continued adoption of blockchain infrastructure within traditional finance. The system is part of JPMorgan’s blockchain network, known as Kinexys, which enables near-instant fund transfers, reduces reliance on traditional banking and operates around the clock, according to a report by Nikkei. JPMorgan is seeking to scale the platform to $10 billion in daily transactions from the current average of $7 billion. Kinexys has processed more than $3 trillion in cumulative…

AI Music Needs Blockchain Infrastructure

Sponsored Content Opinion by: Dzmitry Saksonau, CEO of JGGL. The music industry recently closed one of its most consequential eras in decades. Warner Music settled its copyright lawsuit with Udio in November 2025 and signed a licensing deal for a new AI music platform. Days later, Warner struck a similar agreement with Suno, the most popular AI music generator, with over 100 million users and a $2.45-billion valuation. All three major labels now have licensing agreements with the AI platforms they sued just a year ago. By Grammy Week 2026,…

How a Single Word Derailed China’s Blockchain Industry

Danny Deng Mar 27, 2026 05:01 The Catastrophic Consequences of Translating “Token” as “Dài Bì” (代币 — Currency Substitute) Danny Deng Associate Research Fellow, School of Accounting and Finance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Co-Director, AI FinTech Trading Research Group The Most Expensive Translation Error in Tech History Imagine if the early internet community had translated “website” as “illegal printing press” — and then watched governments worldwide use that very term as justification for shutting down the entire industry. That, in essence,…

CFTC’s Selig Points to Blockchain as Tool for AI Content Verification

Michael Selig, chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said blockchain could play a key role in verifying AI-generated content, contending the technology can help distinguish authentic media from synthetic outputs as concerns over misinformation grow. During an appearance on The Pomp Podcast on Thursday, Selig was asked by host Anthony Pompliano about the use of AI-generated memes and images in markets, and whether intent matters or such content should be restricted altogether. He told Pompliano: The private markets have solutions — blockchain technology is a great one. If…

How Does The XRP Ledger Fit Into SWIFT’s Move To Process Blockchain Transactions Across 25 Banks?

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto pundit Pumpius has explained how the XRP Ledger fits into SWIFT’s plans to process on-chain payments through its partnership with banks. This came as the pundit alleged that SWIFT plans to use the network as the front end rather than its own distributed ledger.  XRP Ledger’s Role In SWIFT’s Plan For On-Chain Transactions In an X post, Pumpius alleged that SWIFT is quietly whitelabeling the XRP Ledger front-end while pretending that the network is their innovation.…

Blockchain Philanthropy Fails Africa’s Real-World Test

Opinion by: Samuel Owusu-Boadi, founder of WellsForAll Over the past decade, crypto philanthropy has exploded. From a niche experiment to a transformative force channeling billions into global causes, crypto philanthropy’s moment has arrived. According to data from The Giving Block, crypto donations exceeded $1 billion in 2024, proving that blockchain-based giving is now a legitimate, more transparent (in theory) and efficient alternative to traditional charity fundraising. While these figures show momentum, scale alone does not equate to success, especially in philanthropic projects across Africa. Across the African continent, many crypto…

Circle Brings USDCx Stablecoin to Movement L1 Blockchain

Tony Kim Mar 25, 2026 13:44 Movement becomes the fifth blockchain to integrate Circle’s xReserve infrastructure, enabling USDC-backed stablecoin access across 30+ chains without third-party bridges. Circle has expanded its xReserve infrastructure to Movement, a layer-1 blockchain built on the Move Virtual Machine, marking the fifth network integration for the USDC-backed stablecoin system. The deployment gives Movement users access to USDCx—a dollar stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC reserves—with native cross-chain interoperability spanning more than 30 supported blockchains. The integration matters because it…

Blockchain Messaging Adoption Rising in Line With Global Unrest

Decentralized, blockchain-based messaging and social media apps saw a surge of interest over the last year amid civil unrest and communication blackouts in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.  Search interest in decentralized social media has grown 145% over the last five years, according to Exploding Topics, while decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service Bitchat saw a spike in downloads during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran in recent months. Search interest in decentralized social media has spiked in the last five years. Source: Exploding Topics “I think people are…