Tag: Blockchain

Blockchain industry braces for White House Crypto Summit: What to expect

Crypto business leaders and US government officials are set to meet at the White House Crypto Summit on March 7, a high-profile event that follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and national digital asset stockpile. The event — the agenda of which is not yet public — will feature prominent figures from the crypto industry, including Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks. The Trump administration has moved quickly on a number…

AI agents and blockchain are redefining the digital economy

Opinion by: Arunkumar Krishnakumar, head of institutional growth at Marinade Finance The rise of the internet and social media has redefined how brands reach out to billions of users worldwide. There is constant competition for users’ attention, to the extent that the digital ecosystem is meticulously engineered for distraction. Welcome to the attention economy, where engagement metrics are prioritized over meaningful user experiences.  People are bombarded with notifications, advertisements and content optimized to capture clicks rather than fulfill needs. A 2020 study by The Economist Intelligence Unit found that 28%…

Indian town adopts Avalanche blockchain for tamper-proof land records

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The district administration for a town in India has digitized all land records dating back to the 1950s and stored them on the Avalanche blockchain in a move toward transparent, tamper-proof land governance. On March 6, the Dantewada District Administration of Chhattisgarh, India, announced that it had digitized over 700,000 land records via the Office of Land Records. The digitized records were secured on the Avalanche blockchain in collaboration with Indian blockchain startup LegitDoc by Zupple Labs.  Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Mayank Chaturvedi, who is the district collector of…

Linea Transitions to Native USDC, Enhancing Blockchain Payment Solutions

Caroline Bishop Mar 05, 2025 07:17 Linea’s upgrade to native USDC marks a pivotal moment for blockchain payment networks, promising seamless transactions and enhanced security for DeFi and personal finance applications. In a groundbreaking move for blockchain payment networks, Linea, a prominent Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, is set to upgrade from Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard to native USDC. This transition is expected to bring significant enhancements to the network without requiring any action from users or developers, according to linea.mirror.xyz. The upgrade, which…

Ethereum’s Devconnect 2025 to Transform Buenos Aires into Blockchain Hub

Zach Anderson Mar 05, 2025 06:10 Devconnect 2025 will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 17-22, aiming to boost Ethereum adoption and showcase blockchain innovations. Ethereum’s much-anticipated Devconnect 2025 is set to take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 17 to November 22. The event aims to further solidify Argentina’s position as a leading adopter of Ethereum technology, according to the Ethereum blog. Argentina’s Role in the Blockchain Ecosystem Argentina has emerged as a significant player in the blockchain…

Stablecoin presence key to blockchain legitimacy, says ZachXBT

Crypto security analyst and Paradigm adviser ZachXBT said the circulation of stablecoins from major issuers such as Circle, Tether and Paxos should be a key metric in assessing the legitimacy of blockchain networks. His comments followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement on March 2 that certain digital assets would be included in the country’s strategic crypto reserves. Trump identified Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) as the assets to be included in the reserves.  On March 3, ZachXBT argued that the presence of stablecoins issued…

Cryptic Whale Emerges: $663M Bitcoin Hoard Resurfaces Via Pennies in Blockchain Dust

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Following February’s detection of 1,549.25 dormant bitcoins roused from cryptographic hibernation, three microtransactions—originating from wallets dormant for seven years and eight months—unveiled a colossal whale harboring 7,787.23 BTC, valued at $663 million. Digital Breadcrumbs Lead to Half-Billion-Dollar Lair As of this update, bitcoin hovers near $85,140 per unit, its valuation stabilizing after a tumultuous week […] Original

Ethereum Foundation forms external council to uphold core blockchain values

The Ethereum Foundation (EF), the nonprofit organization supporting Ethereum’s ecosystem, announced the creation of an external advisory group dedicated to preserving the blockchain network’s core values. On Feb. 28, the foundation introduced the “Silviculture Society,” a collection of individuals from outside the EF. It said the group will provide informal counsel to the EF and tend “to the (dark or otherwise) forests in the infinite garden of Ethereum.” The nonprofit said the group would work to ensure that Ethereum sustains its core values of open source, privacy, security and censorship…

Deutsche Telekom subsidiary becomes a validator for Injective blockchain

A subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies, Deutsche Telekom, has become a validator for layer-1 blockchain Injective.  Deutsche Telekom MMS, a subsidiary that provides consulting and software development services, will validate transactions and participate in onchain governance, according to the Feb. 27 blog post from Injective.  Eric Chen, CEO of Injective, said the blockchain is “thrilled to have one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies” coming on board as a validator.  “This is yet another example of Web3 becoming more and more institutional and fully integrated into a…

Sixth Street backs blockchain lender Figure with $200M investment

Global investment firm Sixth Street has invested $200 million in Figure Technology Solutions, a US-based lender that uses blockchain technology to boost efficiencies and lower costs in the lending market.  According to a Feb. 27 report by The Wall Street Journal, the investment will allow Figure to issue up to $2 billion in new loans. It will also help the company expand into other lending markets.  Figure Technology primarily issues home improvement loans but also offers business loans and debt consolidation services. It also operates a personal lending business that…