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Samsung SDS and Upbit Operator Target Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Samsung SDS is working with Dunamu, operator of Upbit, to develop stablecoin and AI-powered payment infrastructure, deepening Samsung's push into digital finance and signaling broader ambitions in blockchain-based payments.
AI Model Uncovers Flaw in NIST Post-Quantum Encryption Candidate
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview found a critical weakness in HAWK, a post-quantum digital signature scheme under NIST review, and developed a faster attack on reduced-round AES, raising new questions about cryptographic security in the quantum era
MoonPay Launches PayBox for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
MoonPay's new PayBox lets ChatGPT and Claude users approve crypto purchases, swaps, and cross-chain transfers directly in conversation, while keeping custody of their funds and setting spending limits for AI-driven transactions
How to Choose Between Caldera, AltLayer, and Conduit for Rollups
Caldera, AltLayer, and Conduit each offer distinct approaches to Rollup-as-a-Service, with differences in interoperability, scalability, and hosting that can impact developers and projects seeking custom blockchain solutions
How to Launch a Custom Rollup on Caldera: Key Steps and Risks
Deploying a custom rollup on Caldera requires careful setup of framework, gas token, and network identifiers. U.S. developers and teams must weigh technical trade-offs, security risks, and operational requirements before going live
Cardano Partnership Aims to Monetize User Data With Blockchain Audit
A new Cardano Foundation partnership with Reef Data eG could let users earn royalties for sharing anonymized personal data, but initial payouts may be as low as $1.25 per year depending on demand and membership size
Schwab Adds NLP to Crypto ETF Name Without Changing Holdings
Schwab Asset Management has renamed its $232 million crypto-equity ETF to highlight its use of natural language processing for stock selection, but the fund's investment strategy, holdings, and fees remain unchanged
Bitcoin Miners Shift Billions to AI Amid Mining Revenue Squeeze
Major Bitcoin mining firms are redirecting capital and power to AI data centers as mining profits fall, but this strategic pivot could backfire if Bitcoin prices rebound and AI demand lags behind expectations
Core Scientific's AI Pivot Outpaces Bitcoin Mining Losses
Core Scientific's Q2 results show a sharp contrast between its struggling Bitcoin mining operations and the profitability of its AI data center business, raising questions about the future of large-scale crypto mining in the U.S.
How ivault Uses Blockchain to Secure Peer-to-Peer Sharing
ivault applies blockchain verification, non-custodial wallets, and a dual-chain architecture to address trust, privacy, and efficiency challenges in peer-to-peer sharing platforms
How ivault Uses Blockchain to Reshape Web3 Asset Sharing
ivault is building a Web3 platform for asset sharing that uses blockchain, non-custodial wallets, and token incentives to address trust, data security, and user control-key issues that have limited traditional sharing-economy platforms
ivault Brings Blockchain Verification to Peer-to-Peer Rentals
Swiss-based ivault is using blockchain to verify item rentals and sales, aiming to reduce data exposure and improve user control. The platform's dual-chain structure and non-custodial wallet target privacy and sustainability in asset sharing.
Fortitude Opens 12 MW Nebraska Site to Lower Zcash Mining Costs
Fortitude has launched a 12-megawatt Zcash mining facility in Nebraska, aiming to reduce its per-coin mining costs by leveraging lower electricity rates and more efficient hardware. The move could impact ZEC mining economics and competition.
Hong Kong Banks Lag on Quantum Security as Crypto Risks Mount
A new index from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority finds banks in the city are far from ready for quantum computing threats, raising concerns for tokenized assets and digital finance infrastructure
Zimbabwe Tests Blockchain Tokenization in Regulatory Sandbox Push
Zimbabwe's securities regulator is allowing seven fintech projects to test blockchain-based products under supervision, with most focused on tokenizing assets and infrastructure. The move signals a cautious approach to blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
How AI-Powered Smart Contract Audits Are Changing Web3 Security
AI-driven platforms like Cecuro are reshaping smart contract security by automating code analysis, vulnerability detection, and risk validation-raising new questions about the future role of human auditors in the Web3 ecosystem
AI-Powered Cecuro Claims 91% Vulnerability Detection in Smart Contracts
Cecuro, an AI-based smart contract audit platform, reports a 91.45% vulnerability detection rate on the EVMBench test, highlighting the growing role of automated security tools as blockchain threats evolve
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
How FHE, ZKP, TEE, and MPC Shape Crypto Privacy
Four leading privacy computing technologies-FHE, ZKP, TEE, and MPC-offer distinct approaches to protecting sensitive data in blockchain, DeFi, and AI applications. Here's how their trade-offs impact security, performance, and compliance
ADI Chain Targets Institutional Tokenization on Ethereum Layer 2
ADI Chain, a zkRollup Layer 2 on Ethereum, aims to provide banks, governments, and companies with compliant infrastructure for stablecoin payments and real-world asset tokenization, backed by major partners and a custom gas token.
How ADI Chain L3 Rollups Reshape Blockchain Compliance and Scalability
ADI Chain L3 rollups introduce a three-layer zero-knowledge architecture, enabling organizations to deploy isolated execution environments with customizable compliance rules while inheriting Ethereum-level security
Critical x402 Payment Flaws Expose Crypto Merchants to Theft Risk
A new security study has uncovered 31 vulnerabilities in x402 crypto payment facilitators, affecting nearly all observed transactions and putting merchants at risk of asset theft, free shopping, and increased operational costs.
Galaxy Digital Faces $346M Annual Interest on CoreWeave Texas Build
Galaxy Digital's $3.5 billion debt deal to fund CoreWeave's Texas data center locks in $346 million in yearly interest, with repayments tied to construction milestones and delivery deadlines through 2031
Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patents to Bolster USDC Banking Links
Circle has purchased nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents, aiming to strengthen USDC's integration with banks and payment networks as stablecoins expand into mainstream financial infrastructure
Coinbase's Base Surpasses 100M AI Payments as Agentic Finance Grows
Coinbase's Base network has processed over 100 million AI-driven payments, highlighting the growing intersection of autonomous agents and blockchain infrastructure. The surge raises new questions about the future of programmable money and crypto payment rails.
KB Kookmin Bank to Enable Dollar Transfers via JPMorgan Kinexys
South Korea's largest bank will offer USD cross-border payments for importers and exporters using JPMorgan's blockchain-based Kinexys network, connecting 10 countries and integrating with SWIFT for near-instant settlement
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payment Partnerships in South Korea
Circle is deepening its push into South Korea's digital payments sector, signing new agreements with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin infrastructure and expand USD Coin's reach in the region
Interlink Network Pushes Proof of Personhood for Sybil Resistance
Interlink Network introduces a blockchain model where users must verify their unique human identity through biometric checks, aiming to limit fake accounts and strengthen governance while raising new privacy and security questions
How MANTA Tokenomics Shape Staking, Governance, and Network Roles
Manta Network's dual-chain tokenomics define how MANTA is used for staking, governance, and network security, with distinct roles on Atlantic and Pacific chains and annual inflation impacting rewards and supply
Tokenized Cows in Brazil Hint at New Path for Global Farm Credit
A pilot in Brazil used tokenized dairy cows as loan collateral, raising questions about whether blockchain-based livestock identity could help close the $8 trillion global credit gap for small farmers lacking land titles
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