Visa Expands Blockchain Role with Tempo Validator Node Launch
Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, deepening its role in stablecoin infrastructure and real-time payment settlement.
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The Technology & Security section explores the core innovations, network upgrades, and cybersecurity developments shaping the digital asset ecosystem. This category covers protocol advancements, blockchain engineering, cryptography breakthroughs, wallet and infrastructure updates, security incidents, and vulnerability research. Readers gain clear, timely insights into the technologies powering crypto and the safeguards that protect users, networks, and digital value.
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Bitcoin Mining and AI Diverge on Decentralization Paths, Research Suggests
Bitcoin mining is becoming more centralized while AI may shift toward decentralization through edge computing, according to new research.
Cynthia Lummis Warns US Has ‘Last Chance’ to Pass CLARITY Act Before 2030
Senator Cynthia Lummis urges swift passage of the CLARITY Act, warning delays could stall US crypto progress until 2030.
x402 Protocol Introduces Usage-Based Pricing for AI Compute and Agent Payments
Coinbase upgrades the x402 protocol with usage-based pricing, enabling more flexible payments for AI compute, data queries, and LLM inference.
Binance Wallet Launches On-Chain Prediction Markets for Seamless Probability Trading
Binance Wallet integrates Prediction Markets via Predict.fun, enabling users to trade probability-based outcomes using Spot and Funding Account balances.
China Orders Apple to Remove Dorsey’s Bitchat App amid Censorship Concerns
China forces Apple to remove Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat, citing concerns over social mobilization and censorship rules.
Circle Unveils Quantum-Resistant Roadmap for Arc Blockchain
Circle introduces a quantum-resistance roadmap for its Arc blockchain, aiming to protect crypto infrastructure ahead of potential quantum threats.
Crypto Hackers Steal $169M From DeFi Protocols in Q1 2026
Crypto hackers stole nearly $169 million from DeFi protocols in Q1 2026, marking a sharp decline from last year’s record-breaking losses.
Chainalysis Unveils AI-Powered Blockchain Intelligence Agents
Chainalysis introduces AI-driven blockchain intelligence agents to enhance investigations, compliance, and crypto security workflows.
Google Says Fewer Qubits Needed to Break Crypto Encryption
New Google research suggests quantum computers may break crypto encryption with far fewer qubits than previously expected.
Ethereum Developers Propose ‘Economic Zone’ to Tackle L2 Fragmentation
Ethereum developers introduce the Economic Zone framework to unify fragmented layer-2 networks and improve interoperability.
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.