Theme Blockchain

The startup unveils a layer-1 infrastructure dedicated to RWAs, backed by Wiener Privatbank and designed to solve the security-decentralization-compliance "trilemma".

A new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals that more than $75 billion in cryptocurrency linked to illicit activity could soon be within reach of law enforcement. The findings come as governments consider forming official crypto reserves, raising questions about how seized digital assets could fit into national financial strategies.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 has unveiled its first wave of speakers, confirming the prestige of the event. Organizers have already announced the participation of influential figures from traditional finance, the crypto scene, and the political world. Among them are executives from major platforms, renowned experts, and visionary entrepreneurs ready to share their perspectives. This diversity highlights TOKEN2049’s unique ability to bring together complementary profiles around the key issues of Web3. The presence of such speakers strengthens the event’s credibility and boosts its appeal, consolidating its role as a global gathering for industry players.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 will host for the very first time the Origins Hackathon, an initiative set to make history at the event. Over 36 intense hours, 160 developers from across the globe will join forces to imagine and build groundbreaking solutions. This demanding format highlights the creative energy and innovative capacity of the Web3 community. The challenge goes far beyond a simple competition: it is about testing ideas that could have a lasting impact on the ecosystem. For participants, the Origins Hackathon offers an exceptional showcase; for the industry, it serves as a testing ground where tomorrow’s applications are already taking shape

TOKEN2049 will return to Singapore on October 1–2, 2025, for what is expected to be a historic edition. More than 25,000 participants from 160 countries will gather at Marina Bay Sands, alongside 500 exhibitors, for two intense days. The program includes high-level conferences, a startup competition, a hackathon, and real networking opportunities. This edition will be marked by BloFin’s role as the main sponsor, taking the opportunity to present a new brand identity focused on growth and ambition. With unprecedented immersive experiences, a record number of side events, and renewed energy, TOKEN2049 positions itself as the global benchmark of the Web3 ecosystem.

In 2025, Web3 enters a new dimension with NEXUS, a global competition attracting startups, investors, and innovation enthusiasts. The event showcases ambitious projects and offers a true international stage for entrepreneurs. Investors gain a unique chance to spot future rising stars and test new ideas before their large-scale launch. For many, NEXUS is already serving as a sector barometer, revealing emerging trends. It also proves that TOKEN2049 is committed to supporting innovation and bringing together Web3 talent.

In the crypto industry, networking plays an increasingly decisive role. Technological advances matter, but human relationships and strategic partnerships often determine the success of a project. TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 positions itself as the ideal space to create these connections. With 25,000 participants expected, the event will provide a unique environment where investors, entrepreneurs, developers, and decision-makers can meet. The Singapore setting, combined with more than a thousand side events and immersive experiences, will turn every interaction into an opportunity. TOKEN2049 thus promises a rare relational experience that could define the trajectory of many global Web3 players.

10 billion dollars in Ethereum are waiting to be sold as validators massively leave the network. Details here!

On September 3, 2025, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (PQFIF). This strategic document, submitted to the U.S. Crypto Assets Task Force, officially designates Naoris Protocol as the reference model for the financial sector’s transition to post-quantum cryptography. This recognition places the protocol at the center of U.S. regulatory priorities in cybersecurity, at a time when the rise of quantum computers poses an existential threat to the protection of digital assets.

MetaMask launches a crypto program with token rewards. A key strategy before a flagship event! Details here.

Ethereum sells 1,000 ETH, not to flee, but to better reign over DeFi. Grants, long-term vision, little strategic secrets... It's stirring stablecoin under the cover of noble causes.

Blockchains are maturing but losing cash. Less volatility, less revenue: is crypto growing up... or just getting seriously bored?

Despite a 19% increase, Solana raises concerns: massive sales and a drop in new crypto addresses undermine the momentum. Details here!

What if technology is no longer enough? Despite its technical lead, Ethereum falters, not on its foundations, but on its narrative. This is the troubling finding of "Project Mirror," a study commissioned by the Ethereum Foundation, which reveals a deep unease: without a clear vision or mobilizing narrative, the network loses momentum, attractiveness, and coherence. Behind the promises of Web3, a perception crisis is settling in.

The global financial network Swift announces a strategic collaboration with Consensys. The goal of this collaboration is to design a shared ledger based on blockchain to accelerate and secure cross-border payments. More than thirty major banking institutions are participating in the project, which will rely on an already tested prototype.

After five years of absence on social media, the legendary cypherpunk Nick Szabo returns to the public arena. His intervention comes at a time when Bitcoin Core developers are preparing to deploy a major update, version 30, which already divides the community. Between technical innovation and fear of drift, the battle of ideas is raging.

SWIFT explores blockchain for its interbank messaging system, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.

Decentralized finance is about to reach a new milestone. Aave, a leading crypto lending protocol, is preparing to launch its V4 update by the end of 2025. After crossing the symbolic mark of 50 billion dollars in net deposits, the ecosystem is ready for a major transformation. But what will this new version concretely bring?

Vitalik Buterin considers the Fusaka upgrade and its PeerDAS technology as a decisive turning point for the future of Ethereum. By revolutionizing blockchain data management, this innovation could well solve the complex equation between scalability and decentralization.

Europe’s digital euro may not be ready for mainstream use in the near or medium term, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. Despite recent progress in discussions and political negotiations, Cipollone noted that mid-2029 remains the most realistic timeframe for a launch, as key technical decisions are still pending.

Vitalik Buterin warns that closed systems in healthcare, finance, and governance threaten trust and urges open, verifiable, and privacy-focused technology.

BNB Chain seems ready to write a new chapter in its history. With ultra-low gas fees at 0.05 Gwei, a record perpetual volume of $51.3 billion, and massive developer adoption, Binance's ecosystem is putting all the odds in its favor to reach new heights and compete with Ethereum Layer 2 and Solana.

World Liberty Financial appears poised to build on its market entry by pursuing utility-focused growth. The crypto venture, backed by the Trump family, has outlined plans to issue a debit card and retail application, as per recent reports.

New Delhi, September 2025 — India Blockchain Month (INBM) returns for its landmark second edition, reinforcing its stature as Asia’s most ambitious Web3 movement and one of the world’s largest community-driven blockchain festivals. Spearheaded by BlockOn Ventures and Web3preneur, the month-long innovation campaign will transform New Delhi into the global epicenter of Web3, AI, and Real-World Asset (RWA) adoption.

Over the years, Bitcoin has evolved from a peer-to-peer payment system to a sought-after global asset. Regional governments are now looking to the OG crypto as an inflation hedge, and corporate Bitcoin treasuries have emerged as a rising trend. Yet for Tim Draper, venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, Bitcoin’s role goes far beyond a store of value. He maintains that the first-born coin will become a cornerstone in the future of finance and even national defense.

Bitcoin records a record of activity on its network, crossing a new milestone. According to data from CryptoQuant relayed by analyst CryptoOnchain, the average volume of confirmed transactions now reaches 540,000 per day. This resurgence of use, driven by protocols like Ordinals and Runes, occurs in an uncertain market context, where fundamental signals take precedence over announcements.

PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, has just crossed the $1.3 billion market cap milestone. At the same time, it now expands to Tron, Avalanche, and seven other blockchains thanks to LayerZero. Is the digital payment giant finally catching up to the leaders Tether and Circle?

Coinbase-backed layer-2 network Base could soon roll out a native token, according to the latest revelations by network creator Jesse Pollak. This development signals a shift in gear after the protocol initially stated that it had no intentions of launching a native token a few years back.