Threat Actors Attacking Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Developers with Weaponized npm and PyPI Packages

The cryptocurrency and blockchain development ecosystem is facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated malware campaigns targeting the open source supply chain. Over the past year, threat actors have significantly escalated their attacks...

Former Blockchain Exec Appointed SEC Director Of Trading & Markets

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) In a significant move reflective of the increasingly intersecting worlds of blockchain technology and regulatory frameworks, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed a former blockchain executive to...

Binance Freezes $3.5M in Crypto as Kidnap Ransom Trail Collapses on Blockchain

How blockchain is revolutionising financial transactions

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the need for secure, transparent, and efficient financial transactions has never been greater. Traditional systems are often burdened by intermediaries, delays, and high fees and struggle to keep up with the...

Former Blockchain exec joins SEC as director of trading and markets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of...

Where AI and blockchain converge, intelligence will permeate business transactions

We’ve had smart contracts for a long time. Ethereum, the OG smart contract blockchain, is more than a decade old, but the intelligence in smart contracts has always been rather rudimentary. If this, then that. It works and, when carefully...

ICE Buying Blockchain Tools From TRM, Chainalysis

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday that its U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) component plans to make further investments in blockchain technology to assist in criminal investigations. In a posting to SAM.gov...

XRP Ledger Powers First Biometric Blockchain ID with Genomic Hash Mesh Integration

TLDR: DNA Protocol uses XRP to anchor hashed DNA data for real-time biometric identity verification. Genomic Hash Mesh validates genome sequences using Merkle proofs and zk-compression. BioFi enables KYC, health passports, and DeSci models without...

Unlock Next-Gen Gaming: How Blockchain Elevates AI's Potential

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) In recent years, the explosive growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has been reshaping various industries, highlighting the need for enhanced security and transparency in digital transactions. A recent...

Tencent reopens talks to acquire South Korea’s Nexon, a game developer exploring blockchain

Chinese tech giant Tencent is reportedly considering an acquisition of South Korean game developer Nexon. A Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources claimed that Tencent has approached the family of Nexon’s late founder, Kim Jung-ju, to explore a...

Banking the unbanked: Using blockchain for payment remittances

The global financial landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, with blockchain technology emerging as a powerful solution to address one of the world’s most pressing economic challenges: providing financial services to the unbanked...

ICE Looks To Ramp Up Blockchain Surveillance Capabilities With New Purchases From TRM Labs, Chainalysis: Report

Recent federal procurement filings indicate that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ramping up its use of blockchain analytics technology to bolster efforts against illegal activity involving cryptocurrency. What Happened: ICE...

Pixel Web Solutions Launches Advanced Crypto Wallet Development Services For Scalable Blockchain Adoption

(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Pixel Web Solutions announces a full suite of crypto wallet app development solutions tailored for enterprises & startups entering the digital finance space. Also, with the rapid deployment capabilities, we expand the...

Jackson.io’s ‘The Sharkz Night’ Attracts Over 800 NFT Holders, with OKX Airdrop

[PRESS RELEASE – Tortola, British Indian Ocean Territory, June 16th, 2025] Jackson.io, the decentralized gaming protocol built on the SUI blockchain, made waves during Philippine Blockchain Week on June 10-11 with its headline after-party event,...

Can Launching Own Chain be Easy? NEAR-Based Aurora Launches Marketplace to Prove it

Aurora:- Institutions and the world is moving On-chain. With this shift, there’s a growing need for customizable blockchains that can tailor to specific needs. But launching and maintaining a blockchain comes with serious challenges. From choosing...

Solana Rises on ETF Buzz and Network Growth

Solana, the currency used on this blockchain, has scaled up by 8.05 percent over the last 24 hours and was trading at 157.00 as of June 16, 2025. It has attracted investors’ interest, and the level of trading has been boosted to 101.43 percent,...

Why Solana Trading Volume Skyrocketed 113% Today: ETF Approval Confirmed?

The crypto investors are pumped with the recent updates in the Solana ETF filings and the experts’ take on its approval. Being the 6th biggest crypto and official token of a popular blockchain network, Solana (SOL) is often in demand. Even today,...

SUI Price Poised for Breakout as TVL Soars and On-Chain Metrics Strengthen

TLDR: SUI consolidates near $3.30, a key resistance level that may trigger liquidations and upside. The Sui blockchain’s TVL hit $1.8B, making it the third-largest non-EVM chain. Wallet integrations like Slush and Phantom drive adoption, boosting...

Ex-TON Foundation exec launches crypto investment app on Telegram

A former TON Foundation executive is launching Affluent, a cryptocurrency investment app on Telegram featuring yields and lending. Affluent, a money market protocol built on Telegram-linked blockchain, The Open Network (TON), announced its full...

NFT carbon exchange launched on Isle of Man

A new blockchain-based carbon credit exchange has gone live on the Isle of Man, marking a world-first for regulated NFT-backed carbon trading. ‘Carbon Plant’, operated by Universal Green Group, is registered and regulated by the Isle of Man...