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Bitcoin Meets IP: Lombard and Story Launch Partnership for Creator Economy
Lombard, a Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, and Story, a layer one (L1) blockchain designed to make intellectual property (IP) programmable, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at linking Bitcoin-backed finance…
Brevis zkVM Cuts Hardware Costs by 50%, Unlocks Home Proving for Ethereum Validators
Brevis, a zero-knowledge proof infrastructure company, announced a major breakthrough with its Pico Prism technology, calling it a critical turning point for Ethereum’s scaling future. Performance Redefines the Possibility Brevis, a…
São Tomé and Príncipe Unveils Blockchain-Powered Citizenship-by-Investment Program
São Tomé and Príncipe and the UAE-based tech firm IOPn have partnered to launch a blockchain powered citizenship-by-investment (CBI). Anchoring Digital Sovereignty in the UAE The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has partnered…
Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations
Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly…
XEC Founder Outlines Instant-Finality Plan Using Avalanche Pre-Consensus
Speaking at the Electronic Cash Conference in Barcelona, eCash founder Amaury Séchet announced the launch timeline for “Pre-Consensus,” a feature slated for the Nov. 15 network upgrade. Avalanche-Style Pre-Consensus Arrives on eCash Nov. 15…
BBVA Joins Blockchain Drive With SWIFT to Reshape Real-Time Global Payments
BBVA is embracing blockchain-powered global payments with bold support for SWIFT’s real-time settlement network, citing speed, transparency, stablecoins, and tokenized asset capabilities. BBVA Joins Over 30 Banks in SWIFT’s Blockchain Bet…
COTI Unveils New Loyalty Program to Incentivize Real Ecosystem Participation
The privacy-first blockchain infrastructure layer, COTI, has launched a loyalty platform rewarding real user engagement with 12.5 million tokens. Redefining Onchain Loyalty: Rewarding Genuine Engagement COTI, the privacy-first blockchain…
Trump Jr. Backs WLFI’s USD1 Stablecoin Launch on Aptos
Donald Trump Jr. and WLFI CEO Zach Witkoff announced that World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin will launch on the Aptos blockchain on October 6, alongside a new debit card linking crypto to everyday spending. WLFI’s USD1 Stablecoin…
Qatar National Bank Taps JPMorgan’s Blockchain for Faster Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has adopted JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, enabling its corporate clients to settle U.S. dollar payments within minutes. The move highlights the Gulf region’s push to modernize financial infrastructure and attract…
Swift Moves in With 30+ Banks to Build 24/7 Blockchain Ledger for Global Payments
Swift is advancing global payments with a blockchain-based ledger backed by over 30 major banks from 16 countries, targeting real-time, secure, 24/7 cross-border transactions. Over 30 of the World’s Biggest Banks From 16 Nations Just Backed…