Blockchain

Property tokenization was gaining traction among cryptocurrency enthusiasts as a novel way to real estate investment, as the broader narrative of putting real-world assets on blockchain rails gathers steam. What Happened: The high property prices in major cities like London and New York have made...

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain, few events have managed to capture the industry's attention like the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW). Since its inception in 2018, KBW has grown exponentially, positioning itself as a global hub for blockchain innovation, collaboration, and thought...

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, stated that the bank is “probably one of the bigger users of blockchain” during an interview on Tuesday at the Financial Markets Quality Conference. What Happened: Dimon, who has been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, emphasized that JPMorgan is an...

As the digital asset industry faces both opportunities and challenges, leaders like Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO and co-founder of Prometheum, are preparing for what's next. Kaplan's company offers a digital asset securities trading platform that operates under federal securities laws. He will be among the...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) aims to expand its Swiss corporate banking business and plans to leverage blockchain services to attract new clients. The company currently has over two dozen active customer relationships and plans to significantly expand in this segment, reported Reuters. Lutz...

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge and chairman of SALT, will be speaking at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event in November. Leaders in the digital assets space will share their perspectives on the industry’s challenges and potential. In a recent interview, Scaramucci...

Bitcoin-powered blockchain Core Foundation launched a liquid staking token pegged to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an innovative solution for addressing challenges that have long plagued the DeFi space. What Happened: Core Foundation's LstBTC is an ERC-20 liquid staking token and pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin...

“There is no such thing as ‘just one cigarette’ when you quit.” How many times have you seen such public service announcements in movies, advertisements, and social timelines without batting an eyelid? Well, would you care if there were financial incentives to reduce taking...

Wire Network introduced its Universal Transaction Layer (UTL), a unique open-source blockchain developed to cater to the AI agent economy. What Happened: Wire Network’s UTL is the first third-generation blockchain, succeeding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), based on the...

Bringing real-world assets, or RWAs, onto the blockchain is still a ways away, according to a recent McKinsey & Company report. Still, there’s plenty of potential, as the market could reach a total tokenized market capitalization of approximately $2 trillion by 2030. Mantra — a "security-...

In a significant step towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency technology in the U.S., the Department of Motor Vehicles in California has digitized a whopping 42 million car titles using the Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) blockchain. What Happened: The California DMV, in collaboration with software...

On Nov. 19, New York City will host Benzinga's Fintech Deal Day & Awards, drawing top names in financial technology for a day of networking, discussions, and recognition. With the July 31 deadline for fee-free nominations fast approaching, companies across the industry are preparing to showcase...

The parent company of well-known non-fungible token collection Pudgy Penguins has raised $11 million from investors including Founders Fund to help launch a consumer-focused blockchain for the mass adoption of cryptocurrency. What Happened: Since being acquired by Luca Netz for 750 Ethereum (CRYPTO...

Blockchain payment fintech Partior raised over $60 million in a Series B funding round. What Happened: Peak XV Partners led the effort, with participation from new investors Valor Capital and Jump Trading, The Block reported on Friday. Previous investors JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), Standard Chartered and...

In a recent development, the blockchain firm Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has established a fund in Japan and Korea to bolster innovation on its XRP Ledger. What Happened: The fund is set to back corporate partnerships, developer grants, start-up investments, and community growth, CNBC reported on Tuesday...