Bitcoin becomes fully integrated into DeFi through YBTC, thanks to the trustless BitVM Bridge on the Sui blockchain. Bitlayer’s BitVM Bridge allows native BTC to be converted into YBTC for staking, lending, borrowing, and trading—without centralized custodians. Auditable, proof-based technology ensures transparency and security, reducing risks associated with intermediaries. Over 587 BTC now circulate as […]
The Maldives is capitalizing on blockchain technology to diversify its economy and reduce national debt via a major partnership with MBS Global Investments to create a financial hub in Malé. This $8.8 billion blockchain initiative promises to generate up to 16,000 jobs and attract significant foreign direct investment. Shanghai is establishing itself as China’s digital […]
Nvidia experiences a 6% stock drop, losing $160 billion in market value due to U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China. U.S.-China tech tensions escalate, impacting global markets and narrowing Nvidia’s access to a key market. Protectionist U.S. policies under President Trump include new tariffs and mineral import regulations. Gold prices surge to a record […]
KPMG Australia has launched OriginsNext, a new independent startup, spun off from its blockchain platform KPMG Origins. Led by blockchain veteran Laszlo Peter, OriginsNext aims to enhance trust and transparency across various industries like construction, agriculture, and waste management. The platform’s core mission involves infusing blockchain technology into traditional practices to reduce opacity and streamline […]
Apertum is a rapidly growing community in the blockchain universe, launched on January 30, 2025, quickly gaining traction among developers and crypto enthusiasts. The platform boasts 27,052 wallet addresses, 197 deployed smart contracts, and over 11,000 daily transactions. Projects within Apertum’s ecosystem experience significant liquidity inflows, highlighting its robust technological infrastructure and dynamic DAO1 community. […]
In the tech world, few phrases carry as much weight and excitement as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. These two transformative technologies have revolutionized their respective domains—AI with its ability to analyze and learn from vast datasets, and blockchain with its promise of transparency, decentralization, and security. But what happens when these two worlds collide? […]
