Cryptocurrency companies are in hiring mode again with job postings more than tripling between July and September as the industry emerged from a subdued first half of 2026. Companies listed 1,241 positions in September, compared to 886 in August and 382 in July, according to data from crypto-focused recrruitment platform CryptoJobsList. The September total was
World-renowned cryptographer Dan Boneh is moderating an expert roundtable discussing how blockchains and wallets are preparing for a post-quantum world. This event features notable experts including ilblackdragon, _bendersgreat_, drakefjustin, and P3b7_. Such discussions are vital as they could significantly influence security protocols in blockchain technology. For more details, watch the roundtable here. What Went Down
Polygon has been recognized as the second fastest growing blockchain, according to a tweet from the CryptoTwitter commentator @0xPolygon. This emerging trend, reflected in Alchemy’s new chain rankings, underscores Polygon’s expanding influence in the crypto ecosystem. This growth could attract more users and developers to the platform, enhancing its competitive edge in the market. The
Multichain Infrastructure: The solution synchronizes dividend distributions across four distinct blockchain networks utilizing the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard. Automated Processing: The architecture orchestrates the lifecycle from corporate action notifications to final reconciliation via the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). Settlement Instruments: The mechanism executes disbursements using stablecoins and tokenized commercial bank deposits directly into holders’
Arbitrum’s Security Council paused new Stylus contract activations on Arbitrum One and Nova on Oct. 2, 2026, blocking new code and application upgrades that require activation while leaving already-active contracts running. Arbitrum’s emergency action report linked the precaution to AI-assisted tooling and hand-crafted WebAssembly (WASM) programs designed to degrade chain performance. It said known Stylus
Stellar’s ongoing advancements in on-chain finance are making waves as it prepares for the Meridian conference in Lisbon. The project is focusing on payments, stablecoins, and tokenized assets, which could redefine real-world finance. OpenZeppelin’s CTO will provide insights into upcoming innovations during the event, emphasizing the importance of security standards in this evolving landscape. The
PGA’s recent launch on Arbitrum One has generated over $136,000 in fee revenue within its first week, according to a tweet from @arbitrum. Approximately half of all transactions included a priority fee, signaling robust network activity. This growth could attract further interest from developers and users alike, enhancing Arbitrum’s ecosystem. The Story So Far The
Tether’s XAUT, a tokenized gold asset, has recently reached 79,300 holders on the BNB Chain, marking a remarkable increase of nearly 29 times over the past three months. This surge, reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @tokenterminal, underscores the growing popularity of asset-backed tokens. As the market continues to evolve, such developments could signal a shift in
Cross-chain protocol THORChain has activated a liquidity pool for Zcash ($ZEC). All network validators successfully synced with the Zcash blockchain after a scheduled network churn. The main result of the release is the launch of the first decentralized platform for direct, permissionless swaps between Bitcoin ($BTC) and the native $ZEC token, without intermediaries, KYC, or
North Dakota’s banks and credit unions are getting a dollar settlement route on Solana as banking technology provider Fiserv brings its digital asset platform into production. In its Oct. 1 announcement, the company identified Roughrider Coin, an interbank payment token overseen by the Bank of North Dakota (BND), as the platform’s first live use case.