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Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman’s World project, could weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues…
DOT Market Cap Declines as Critics Raise Concerns Over Ecosystem Traction
The Q1 2025 report from Messari indicates a significant slowdown in transaction activity within the Polkadot ecosystem, with a 36.9% quarter-over-quarter drop to 137.1 million transactions. Critics argue that Polkadot’s performance…
From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential
The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed the importance of public-private…
World Launches Human-First Blockchain Upgrade to Prioritize Real Users
World, previously known as Worldcoin, has launched Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH) on its World Chain mainnet. The feature aims to create a large network of verified human users, targeting over a billion participants. PBH Prioritizes…
Tokenized US Treasuries Grow by $340M in Just Under Three Weeks
Data reveals that over the past 19 days, the tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector has expanded by 4.86%, amassing an additional $340 million. $340M Shift to Tokenized Treasuries Signals Institutional Embrace As of June 12, 2025, the…
56% of Fortune 500 Firms Pursue Onchain Projects: Coinbase
A majority of Fortune 500 firms are now developing onchain initiatives, with blockchain adoption also gaining momentum among small and midsize businesses, according to new data published by Coinbase. Blockchain Adoption Is Rising, According…
Franklin Templeton Debuts Second-by-Second ‘Intraday Yield’ on Blockchain Platform
Franklin Templeton has introduced a blockchain-based feature that calculates and distributes investment yield proportionally by the second when tokenized securities change hands. Franklin Templeton Aims to Set New Standard With…
Visa, Fidelity, China AMC Pilot Chainlink-Powered CBDC-Stablecoin Swap
Chainlink’s blockchain protocol facilitated a simulated exchange between Hong Kong’s prototype central bank digital currency (CBDC) and an Australian dollar stablecoin in Phase 2 of the e-HKD+ Pilot Programme. Chainlink Enables Direct e-HKD…
Bitcoin Core Reinforces Stance on Nonfinancial Transactions in Recent Statement
Bitcoin Core, the leading Bitcoin node software implementation, has published a statement on its policy regarding nonfinancial transactions. Over 30 collaborators signed the document, which highlights that, as a censorship-resistant system,…
Tether Brings Gold-Backed Omnichain Token XAUt0 to TON Blockchain
Tether has launched XAUt0, an omnichain version of its gold-backed token, on the TON blockchain. This strategic move enhances gold token mobility across blockchains and strengthens TON’s ecosystem amid surging demand for digital…