Solana Positions Itself as Backbone for AI-Driven Agentic Internet
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
Smart Contracts
Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically run when predefined conditions are met. They remove the need for intermediaries by enforcing rules and agreements directly through code. Once deployed, smart contracts operate transparently and cannot be easily altered. They are widely used in DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized applications. By enabling trustless automation, smart contracts significantly expand what blockchains can do beyond simple transactions.
ECB Targets Summer Deadline for Digital Euro Standards
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
Bitpanda Launches Vision Chain to Connect EU Banks with Tokenized Assets
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
Solana Launches Developer Platform with Mastercard and Western Union
By
Andrew Collins
• 2 mins read
Solana unveils a new developer platform for institutions, onboarding Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay.
NYSE Partners with Securitize to Advance Tokenized Securities Market
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
DeFi Lobby Drops Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC After Regulatory Shift
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Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba have withdrawn their lawsuit against the SEC over crypto airdrops, citing a changing regulatory stance and ongoing work by the agency’s crypto task force.
WLFI Investors Approve Six-Month Token Lock-Up to Retain Governance Voting Rights
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
World Liberty Financial token holders approved a proposal requiring a 180-day staking lock-up to maintain governance voting rights, aiming to strengthen long-term participation in the protocol’s decision-making process.
Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Blockchain and Payments
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Mastercard launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ partners to connect blockchain systems with banks, merchants, and global payments for real-world use cases.
Ripple Targets April for Australian Financial License Through Acquisition
By
Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
US Prosecutors Request October 2026 Retrial for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
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Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
US prosecutors are seeking an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges after a hung jury in his initial trial.