Blockchain Tech

The XRP Ledger, a decentralized blockchain protocol designed for fast and low-cost international payments, has undergone an emergency software update to address a decade-old vulnerability. This critical bug, discovered by researchers, had the potential to allow the creation of billions…

Haseeb Qureshi, a partner at the cryptocurrency investment firm Dragonfly, has articulated a strong stance against what he terms "bunker mode" doomerism within the blockchain community, advocating instead for proactive measures to address potential existential threats posed by advancements…

A Maryland man, identified as Ethan Hu, was found guilty on May 15, 2024, of orchestrating two significant hacks against the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance, resulting in the theft of over $53 million.

Ethereum researchers have issued a stark warning that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially break the cryptographic signatures that secure Bitcoin, Ether, and the vast array of tokens built upon these blockchains.

Banks require significant internal infrastructure development, including their own permissioned ledger, wallet tools, and smart-contract capabilities, before they can effectively utilize Swift's nascent tokenized-deposit network. This assertion was made by Lamine Brahimi, a co-founder of Taurus, a digital asset infrastructure…

Polymarket, a decentralized platform for creating and trading on prediction markets, has initiated the rollout of its Protocol V2. This significant upgrade is slated for a complete transition of new prediction markets by November.

Porsche is concluding its ambitious Web3 project, which included the "Pioneers Circle" community, after less than four years of operation. The decision comes as trading activity for the company's 911 NFT collection has experienced a substantial decline from its initial…

An exploiter successfully minted 36.9 million unauthorized ZANO coins on the Zano blockchain, a cryptocurrency designed for privacy-focused transactions. The illicitly created tokens were indistinguishable from legitimate ZANO, posing a significant challenge for the Zano development team.

NEAR Intents, a cross-chain trading system operating on the NEAR Protocol, experienced a significant security breach resulting in an estimated loss of $3.8 million. The exploit, which occurred on an unspecified date, targeted a vulnerability within the system's deposit…

The landscape of cryptocurrency hardware wallets is evolving, with a 2026 guide offering a detailed comparison of various devices to assist users in making informed decisions for securing their digital assets.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has detailed a forward-looking plan for the blockchain's evolution, proposing a shift towards a 'cryptographic world computer' that would fundamentally alter its upgrade path. Buterin argues that the upcoming 'Hegota' fork will be the final 'normal'…

The Zano blockchain has been restarted at block height 1,174,000, a point in time immediately preceding the activation of Hard Fork 6. This rollback was necessitated by a significant security exploit targeting the newly implemented Gateway Addresses feature, which was…

Decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain has publicly stated its refusal to blacklist addresses implicated in the recent Bitget exchange hack. This decision stems from THORChain's core principles of decentralization and censorship resistance, aiming to uphold the immutability of its network.

Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, has articulated a comprehensive vision for the network's evolution, aiming to transcend its current blockchain architecture by the year 2030. This ambitious roadmap focuses on significantly enhancing Ethereum's scalability and decentralization, enabling it…

Summer Mersinger, a former Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has departed from her role at the Blockchain Association. Mersinger joined the industry group in 2025, a move that occurred shortly after her resignation from the federal…

Kristin Smith is set to resume her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Blockchain Association, a prominent cryptocurrency industry trade group, effective at the end of the current congressional session.

Magic Eden, a prominent NFT marketplace, issued a warning on May 15, 2024, regarding a significant security vulnerability affecting older listings on the Ethereum blockchain. The exploit, identified in Limit Break's Payment Processor V2, put approximately 23,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs)…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued updated guidance concerning the treatment of tokenized assets and record-keeping requirements for authorized entities operating with blockchain technology. This move aims to provide greater regulatory clarity within the evolving digital asset…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued new guidance that permits commodities firms to invest in tokenized assets and utilize blockchain technology for recordkeeping, signaling a move towards integrating these digital innovations into traditional financial markets.

SoFi is significantly expanding its use of blockchain technology by migrating its entire card program to a blockchain-based settlement system. This strategic move leverages the company's proprietary SoFiUSD stablecoin to facilitate these transactions.