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Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain

Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain

HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into gl...

Developer embeds image on Bitcoin as a single transaction, challenging BIP-110’s core claims

Developer embeds image on Bitcoin as a single transaction, challenging BIP-110’s core claims

BIP-110, formerly known as BIP-444, is a controversial proposal that would restrict certain ways of storing data on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Why institutions still prefer Ethereum despite faster blockchains

Why institutions still prefer Ethereum despite faster blockchains

TPS breakthroughs get engineers excited, but TradFi is looking at Ethereum because that’s where the liquidity is, says Kevin Lepsoe of ETHGas.

DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes

DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes

Bitcoin Magazine DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes DCTRL, a Bitcoin hub and hacker space out of Vancouver, the fair-weather Can...

Alchemy introduces autonomous payment rails for AI agents on Base

Alchemy introduces autonomous payment rails for AI agents on Base

The system enables AI agents to automatically pay for blockchain data and compute credits in USDC, as autonomous crypto applications gain traction.

Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders

Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders

Bitcoin Magazine Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders Bitplanet Inc. has accumulated 300 BTC through a structured purchase program, position...

The Daily: Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts 40% of staff amid AI strategy, Barclays explores blockchain settlement, Senate Democrats urge Binance probe, and more

The Daily: Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts 40% of staff amid AI strategy, Barclays explores blockchain settlement, Senate Democrats urge Binance probe, and more

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.

Barclays looks for tech provider for new blockchain settlement engine: Bloomberg

Barclays looks for tech provider for new blockchain settlement engine: Bloomberg

The U.K. bank would rival JPMorgan and others in using decentralized technology for banking services.

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro said federal authorities have frozen and seized more than $580 m...

Barclays exploring blockchain settlement tools as banks brace for stablecoin growth: Bloomberg

Barclays exploring blockchain settlement tools as banks brace for stablecoin growth: Bloomberg

Barclays has previously invested in stablecoin settlement infrastructure and consortium efforts, signaling an infrastructure-first approach rather than direct token issuance.