blockchain
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ICE Invests Additional $600M in Polymarket Expansion
With a new $600 million investment, ICE’s total commitment to Polymarket now exceeds $1.6 billion, highlighting its focus on prediction markets.
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Ethereum Foundation Outlines Future for L1 and L2 Ecosystem
The Ethereum Foundation has published a new vision for its Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, emphasizing L1’s role in global settlement and L2s’ shift to customized services.
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South Korea Joins Hormuz Initiative, Bolstering Maritime Security
Seoul has committed to participating in initiatives aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Sharply Amidst Hashrate Fluctuations
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty saw its second-largest decrease of 2026, falling 7.76% to 133.79T, signaling shifts in network hashrate.
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BTQ Technologies rolls out quantum-ready Bitcoin code
BTQ Technologies has deployed the first functional implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, introducing a new transaction format designed to protect against future quantum computer threats.
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S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Launch on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its flagship S&P 500 benchmark to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on the Hyperliquid blockchain.
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Bitcoin Sidelined as Regulatory ‘Orphan’ in New Payment Era
New U.S. and global regulatory frameworks are privileging supervised stablecoins over decentralized assets like Bitcoin for everyday payments, creating a structural divide in financial utility.
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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.