Blockchain News

Following recent secrecy around its finances, Blockchain.com faces prosecution for not filing current accounts. The last time it filed was for 2020—but it was sent only just this month. The case was heard on September 25 in Cardiff Magistrates Court. Accounts, though related to a business’s tax return, are different from taxes and primarily include […]

Decentralized Oracle provider Chainlink will introduce a new blockchain payment solution for financial institutions. In collaboration with Swift, a global messaging network used by banks and institutions, Chainlink revealed a new integration enabling institutions to use Swift messages to interact with blockchain technology. The integration will enable digital asset settlement with minimal adjustments to existing […]

One altcoin running on the Ethereum (ETH) network is seeing massive gains after a new blockchain launched in its ecosystem. ApeCoin (APE), the digital asset associated with the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection, soared to $1.74 on Monday, a 135% jump in value form Saturday. APE began to rally as Apechain […]

The Vietnamese government has unveiled a strategy to make Vietnam a leader in blockchain technology in Southeast Asia. The strategy includes building blockchain brands, establishing testing centers, and developing human resources. The government aims to achieve these goals through a five-step action plan, which includes legal reforms, ecosystem development, and international collaboration. Boosting Vietnam’s Blockchain […]

Chainlink, an Ethereum-based decentralized blockchain oracle network, has launched new technology to help financial institutions maintain data privacy while transacting across blockchain networks. On Oct. 22, Chainlink introduced two new privacy-preserving capabilities targeting financial institutions that want to use blockchain applications while ensuring complete end-to-end privacy. The newly launched privacy features include the Blockchain Privacy Manager, which […]

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, has introduced a blockchain-based digital identity system for its 3.6 million citizens, marking a global first in decentralized identity technology backed by a government. The new system, QuarkID, utilizes zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography via the ZKsync-powered Era layer 2 blockchain, and is integrated into the city’s MiBa digital platform that […]

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. Although Julian Assange was released from prison in June, his first appearance did not happen until the beginning of the month. He gave the Council evidence of the psychological effects of his incarceration to the legal affairs and human rights committee of […]

Chainlink has piloted an onchain database of corporate actions using artificial intelligence and decentralized oracle technology, according to an Oct. 21 announcement. The pilot seeks to harness “the combined advancements in AI, oracles, and blockchain technology to address the lack of real-time and standardized data around corporate actions,” Chainlink said. “We found that by using data […]

This year’s Global Data Ecosystem Conference, held in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, has ended positively. The two-day tech conference was extra special because it focused on popular blockchain technology, related applications, and other emerging innovations. Over 30 events were held during the conference, covering various topics, including blockchain technology, international data cooperation, data and its […]

Blockchain developers know that, like most any technology, Bitcoin is susceptible to cyberthreats. Similar to traditional software, blockchain security models require first the development of a risk model, addressing all of the possible attack vectors, including governance, code and technology, as well as process risks. By evaluating these threats, a team can develop a threat […]