SWIFT Blockchain Ledger Targets 40 Banks for Mid-2026 Go-Live
SWIFT is building a blockchain-based ledger with 40+ financial institutions, targeting live deployment by mid-2026.
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Base network confirms transaction delays resolved after 31 January disruption
Base network experienced temporary transaction delays on 31 January 2026.
Tezos Completes 20th Protocol Upgrade, Cuts Block Time to 6 Seconds
Tezos activated its Tallinn protocol upgrade on January 24, 2026, reducing block time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.
New Zealand Digital Currency Education in Schools from 2026
New Zealand integrates digital currency into financial literacy program for schools in 2026.
Standard Chartered CEO Says All Money Will Be Digital
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said all transactions will settle on blockchains and all money will become digital.
Kraken Sees Record Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows
Kraken Sees Record Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows
Blockchain Could Address NYSE Trading Issues
Blockchain Could Address NYSE Trading Issues
JPMorgan to biometric payment system
JPMorgan to biometric payment system
Wisconsin's Bitcoin ETF Investment May Inspire Other States
Wisconsin's Bitcoin ETF Investment May Inspire Other States
Crypto Analyst Predicts Big Bitcoin Surge
Crypto Analyst Predicts Big Bitcoin Surge
Matter Labs Drops 'ZK' Trademark Plans After Backlash
Matter Labs Drops 'ZK' Trademark Plans After Backlash
Major Leadership Changes in Blockchain
Major Leadership Changes in Blockchain
Shiba Inu Team Warns of Rising Scams
Shiba Inu Team Warns of Rising Scams
Elon Musk Denies Crypto Talks with Trump
Elon Musk Denies Crypto Talks with Trump
How Stars Shape the Crypto Market
How Stars Shape the Crypto Market
Japanese Crypto Exchange Loses $305M
Japanese Crypto Exchange Loses $305M
Bitcoin Strong but Faces Threats from Rising Bond Yields
Bitcoin Strong but Faces Threats from Rising Bond Yields
MegaETH: Supercharging Ethereum for the Real-Time Internet Era
MegaETH is building a high-speed version of Ethereum designed to process transactions in real time and scale like traditional internet systems.
How Blockchain Is Making Global Supply Chains Safer and Smarter
Blockchain is transforming global supply chains by creating a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof way to track goods from origin to consumer.
Surge in BRC-20 Tokens Congest Bitcoin Network, Sending Users and Exchanges Scrambling for Alternatives
The recent surge in BRC-20 tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain has led to congestion and soaring fees, causing users and exchanges to seek alternative solutions.
Ancient Bitcoin Makes a Resurgence: Long-Held Coins Move in the Crypto Market
Bitcoin purchased in 2011 has resurfaced as ancient coins move in the market, captivating the cryptocurrency community and raising questions about the motivations behind these movements
Lightning Labs Unveils Enhanced Protocol to Address Bitcoin's BRC-20 Challenges
Lightning Labs has released the Taproot Assets Protocol, a more efficient method for minting assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, aiming to alleviate network congestion and reduce transaction costs while enabling integration with the Lightning Network for faster and cheaper transactions.
Resurfacing Ethereum Whale Shakes Crypto Community with Million-Dollar Stake
An Ethereum "whale" from the network's early days has suddenly resurfaced after a long period of inactivity, staking a significant amount of ETH and sparking curiosity and speculation within the crypto community.
"Trust in Ledger's Protection of Seed Phrases Hangs in the Balance as Users Weigh Options"
The article discusses the importance of self-custody and security in crypto, examines Ledger's recent rollout of Ledger Recover and the concerns raised by the community, and suggests potential solutions to enhance trust and transparency.
