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Visa deepens blockchain push with Tempo validator node launch
The payments giant is operating a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, taking a direct role in transaction validation as it expands infrastructure for stablecoin settlement.
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HSBC launches tokenised deposits on Canton – What it means for CC
HSBC’s blockchain pilot signals a deeper institutional shift, positioning the Canton Network as emerging infrastructure for regulated on-chain finance.
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Market makers are fleeing public blockchains to protect their secret trading playbooks
Market makers are increasingly abandoning public blockchains in favor of private networks to safeguard their proprietary trading strategies, according to industry reports. The shift represents a significant departure from the transparency principles that originally defined decentralized finance, as these firms prioritize protecting their competitive advantages over open-book trading. The migration
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Circle rolls out USDC payments platform that lets users pay without holding stablecoins
The platform allows PSPs, fintechs, and banks benefit from the efficiency of using stablecoins without having to hold USDC.
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‘Blocks Are Dead. Long Live Blobs’: Ethereum researchers explore upgrade to ease validator data burden
The proposal builds on Ethereum's EIP-4844, which introduced blobs for more efficient data availability, and aims to support Layer 1 scaling.
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NYT investigation suggests Adam Back may be Satoshi Nakamoto; he denies the claim
An NYT investigation suggests Adam Back may be Satoshi Nakamoto based on early posts and writing patterns, though he denies the claim.
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Argentine banks testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to speed up settlements: Report
Argentine lenders are reportedly testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to improve settlement speed and efficiency, even as the central bank maintains restrictions on crypto services.
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Bitcoin miners face a new rival for cheap power as Anthropic signs multi-gigawatt compute deal
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has signed a major multi-gigawatt compute deal, marking a significant development in the competition for affordable electricity resources. The deal represents one of the largest power agreements secured by an AI company to date, though specific financial terms and the exact capacity were not disclosed by
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Chaos Labs taps out as Aave's risk provider, decision ‘not made in haste’
DeFi risk manager Chaos Labs said Aave’s planned migration to Aave V4 introduced risks that it wasn’t willing to assume, while Aave said Chaos wanted to take on full control as the sole risk service provider.
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Tokenized Stocks Take Next Step With First On-Chain Vote for Galaxy Shareholders
Holders of tokenized shares in Galaxy (GLXY) will soon be able to participate in proxy voting on-chain via Broadridge.
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‘A baseline requirement’: Circle says upcoming Layer 1 Arc will be quantum-resistant
At mainnet launch, Arc will introduce a post-quantum signature scheme, which enables users to create quantum-resistant wallets.
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Solana's quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed
Solana developers have unveiled new quantum-resistant security measures that significantly impact the blockchain's signature high-speed performance, according to recent technical assessments. The implementation of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms has resulted in measurably slower transaction processing times, highlighting a fundamental tension between enhanced security protocols and the network's