SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For years, the crypto industry has searched for its next breakout moment — something on the scale of DeFi summer or the NFT boom. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence has quietly embedded itself into daily life. Developers use ChatGPT as a co-pilot. Consumers rely on AI assistants to draft emails, plan travel, and
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced expansion of its blockchain experimentation for settling central bank reserves, while highlighting that efforts for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) are ongoing. The BOJ rolled out a “sandbox project” to experiment settlements and bank deposits using central bank money, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday in a
Oobit has announced support for Polygon, allowing users of the network to make stablecoin payments at 150 million merchants who accept Visa. Oobit converts stablecoins into local currency, attracting a wide network of merchants who do not want to be paid in crypto. Stablecoin payments via the Polygon network are now available to over 150
The vision for decentralized identity is beginning to rather quickly materialize as developers move from isolated ecosystems to something much more interoperable. And no one appears to be doing more in this space today than ZNS Connect, which has unveiled a massive expansion in its Web3 identity, launching four dedicated name services across diverse blockchain
ENI, a high-performance, modular Layer-1 blockchain aiming to drive hyper-scale commercial adoption, today announced a strategic collaboration with KazarHQ, a decentralized gaming platform designed for interconnected Web3 games to serve user interest. The partnership enabled Kazar to integrate ENI’s blockchain infrastructure into its Web3 gaming network to resolve key sector obstacles such as network efficiency
Cloud services in the Middle East faced unexpected strain this week after an issue at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre in the UAE caused widespread disruptions. The incident has reignited concerns about the reliability of centralized systems and strengthened arguments for decentralized alternatives. Fire and Power Cuts Hit AWS UAE Clusters According to
Key takeaways AI agents have a unique edge in committing cybercrimes compared to humans. The usability challenges in crypto might stem from the technology itself, not just user error. Smart contracts cannot fully replace legal contracts, as legal agreements remain essential. Legal contracts are unpredictable, while smart contracts offer deterministic outcomes. Current blockchain interactions are
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Summary The BoJ is exploring issuing or connecting central bank money to blockchain networks, including through Project Agorá and domestic
OKX on Tuesday rolled out an AI-focused upgrade to OnchainOS, its developer platform, pitching it as infrastructure for autonomous crypto trading agents. The AI layer builds on familiar components such as wallet infrastructure, liquidity routing, and on-chain data feeds, combining them into a unified execution framework aimed at AI agents operating across chains. Rather than
Key Takeaways Monad’s blockchain launch was successful, with fast transaction processing and positive user feedback. The decision to skip an ecosystem-wide pre-deposit campaign was strategic and set Monad apart from other projects. Monad was the first to conduct a token sale on Coinbase’s new platform, marking a significant milestone. Thorough preparation and audits ensured Monad’s