Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may signal a deeper role as a testing ground for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Stablecoins and the Silent Rise of a Central Bank Digital Dollar These blockchain-based tokens, designed to maintain a stable
The San Francisco Bitcoin Meetup holiday party in December 2017 was packed with crypto hopefuls. Bitcoin had just hit nearly $20,000. Ethereum was holding steady above $700. Under the glow of fluorescent lights and an air of optimism, two young men posed for a photo that would become one of crypto’s most enduring snapshots. Frédéric
Binance has unveiled a $1 million project called ‘Blockchain for Vietnam’, which is scheduled to be implemented from July 2025 to July 2027. This two-year initiative is designed to facilitate Vietnam in advancing its blockchain technology by focusing investments in education, industry use, and student funding. Vietnam is rising fast in digital innovation, and we’re
Anoma, a decentralized OS for Web3, has formally released the initial launch of its testnet, featuring its intent-driven architecture. This initiative aims to simplify and standardize the decentralized applications in various blockchain networks. As a decentralized operating system (OS) of Web3, Anoma provides a platform that abstracts other infrastructure and streamlines multi-chain development. The testnet
Base launches several updates under new name Basechain, including faster blocks, wallet rebrand, and integrated payments. Key Takeaways Base has launched Flashblocks, reducing block times on its Ethereum L2 to 200 milliseconds for faster transactions. Coinbase Wallet is now the Base app, combining chat, payments, social, and trading. Base introduced a suite of new features
Bilal Bin Saqib, chief executive of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador for crypto cooperation. Pakistan’s interest in digital assets comes as it works under a $7 billion IMF program arranged in 2024 , an arrangement that remains in place through 2027. President Bukele met yesterday at Casa Presidencial with the Minister of
Stablecoin adoption is growing quickly across Europe, now closely following the United States. However, it is not experiencing the type of adoption it was looking for. Today, people throughout the region are primarily opting for USD-backed stablecoins instead of those backed by the euro. As a result, the current dominant stablecoin poses a risk to
Google launched a new AI-powered feature in Search on Wednesday that can call local businesses, check prices and availability, and report back—all without the user ever having to make a phone call. “Search now has the agentic capability to call local businesses using AI to check on prices and availability, saving you the hassle of
The company will launch the first-ever Bitcoin, Stock, Commodities, and crypto exchange later this year, giving traders a way to speculate, hedge, and gain exposure to global assets entirely in BTC. With the leading crypto asset being a cornerstone treasury strategy for numerous companies, this can serve as an additional infusion of capital and public