blockchain
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Luxury Retailers Pivot to Blockchain as Payment Demand Surges
Luxury brands are increasingly integrating blockchain for authentication and crypto payments, targeting a younger, tech-savvy demographic as traditional retail models evolve.
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Aster Launches Privacy-Focused Layer 1 Blockchain Backed by YZi Labs
Aster, with backing from YZi Labs, has launched its mainnet, Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for trading with built-in privacy features.
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PayPal Enables Stablecoin Access in 70 Countries
PayPal has officially rolled out stablecoin functionality to users in 70 countries, marking a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency services.
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Vitalik Buterin Calls for Crypto to Serve Society Post-Memecoin Frenzy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urges the cryptocurrency sector to shift focus from speculative memecoins to building useful public systems that benefit society.
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Dubai Financial Centre Damaged by Drone Debris
Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck Dubai’s Blockchain and Financial Centre on Friday, shattering windows and causing smoke.
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Blockchain Devs Flee to AI, GitHub Data Reveals
GitHub data indicates a significant decline in blockchain developer activity since early 2025, with AI projects attracting a large portion of talent. Weekly commits have dropped by 75%, and active developers are down 56%.
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Tether Invests in Ark Labs to Boost Stablecoins on Bitcoin
Tether’s investment arm has backed Ark Labs in a $5.2 million funding round, aiming to enhance stablecoin infrastructure and transactions on the Bitcoin network.
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Vitalik Buterin Launches DVT-Lite to Simplify Ethereum Staking
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduces DVT-Lite, a new tool to streamline institutional ETH staking and enhance network decentralization.
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Sonic Labs Launches Treasury-Backed USSD Stablecoin on Frax Infrastructure
Sonic Labs has launched USSD, a new stablecoin backed by tokenized U.S. Treasuries from major institutions like BlackRock, built on Frax Finance’s infrastructure.
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Bitmine Increases Ethereum Purchases with Chairman Tom Lee’s
Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its Ethereum holdings by nearly 61,000 ETH amid Chairman Tom Lee’s optimism about the conclusion of the mini crypto.
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Nasdaq Partners With Kraken to Launch Tokenized Equity Gateway
Nasdaq has partnered with Kraken to build a gateway for tokenized equities, aiming to bridge regulated markets with blockchain ecosystems by 2027.
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a16z Crypto Aims for $2 Billion Fifth Fund Amidst Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z crypto arm is actively raising its fifth fund, targeting approximately $2 billion by the first half of 2026.
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Bitcoin’s Core Software Architecture Drives Crypto Ecosystem in 2026
Bitcoin’s software architecture, including its C++ codebase and cryptographic protocols, underpins the entire crypto ecosystem.
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Sui’s USDsui Stablecoin Launches with Yield-Recycling Innovation
The Sui blockchain has launched its native stablecoin, USDsui, introducing a novel yield-recycling model that channels collateral interest directly back into the network. This innovative approach aims to fuel ecosystem growth.
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Vitalik Buterin Urges Ethereum to Embrace ‘Sanctuary Technologies’
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urges the network to expand beyond finance, advocating for “sanctuary technologies” to protect digital freedom and privacy. This vision emerges amid rising global surveillance.
