Blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers in a secure and transparent way. Each block contains a set of transactions and is cryptographically linked to the previous one, making the data extremely difficult to alter. Because blockchains operate without a central authority, they enable decentralized systems where users can verify information independently. This technology forms the foundation of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and many Web3 applications. Beyond finance, blockchain is also explored for use cases such as supply chains, digital identity, and data integrity.
The SEC will convene a Sept. 17 roundtable on preparations for near-continuous U.S. stock trading while separately proposing the first major overhaul of transfer-agent rules in decades, including explicit recognition of blockchain-based share records.
Following the retirement of his public crypto address due to meme coin spam, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao acknowledged the practical value…
Prediction markets surpassed $50.6 billion in combined monthly trading volume in July, establishing a new record driven by heavy FIFA…
The Bank for International Settlements announced that Project Agorá has successfully concluded real-value testing for tokenized wholesale cross-border payments, settling $1 million across six currencies involving…
Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced a governance proposal to retire dozens of low-adoption asset reserves and wind down deployments across six blockchains, consolidating nearly $98 million…
Storj Labs has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As network operations continue normally, the company is exploring a novel restructuring plan that could grant…
South Korea plans a tokenized government bond pilot linked to its institutional CBDC project while advancing comprehensive crypto legislation, won-backed stablecoin rules, and a framework for…
Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin expects tens of thousands of companies to adopt Ethereum infrastructure over the next two to three years, driving network…
JPMorgan alerts that as traditional finance builds private, permissioned ledgers, public networks risk becoming isolated distribution layers.
SWIFT has launched a proprietary blockchain network to test tokenized deposits, aiming to solve the liquidity friction of weekend and overnight banking gaps.