World has launched MiniKit 2.0 on World Chain, introducing a standardized framework that allows developers to build applications once and deploy them across both web environments and World App with minimal changes. The upgrade aligns with Ethereum’s EIP-1193 standard, simplifying cross-platform development and reducing integration complexity. The release comes as Mini Apps see rising adoption
S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global that tracks more than 125,000 benchmarks used across global investment markets, has joined forces with Kaiko, a digital assets data infrastructure firm, to bring the iBoxx US Treasuries Index to the Canton Network, making it the first major financial benchmark issued as a native blockchain asset.
Base, the layer-2 network from Coinbase (COIN), is doubling down on its push to build what it calls a “global onchain economy,” outlining a 2026 strategy centered on markets, payments and developers. Base is one of the most widely used layer-2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem, having opened to public use in August 2023. It
SWIFT has taken a big step to modernize global payments with its blockchain-based shared ledger. The system has reached the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage, and SWIFT plans to start real-world transactions in 2026. Using tokenized bank deposits, it allows banks to send money across borders 24/7. The goal is to combine the speed of
The global crypto market continues to evolve at an aggressive pace. Stablecoins now play a major role in bridging traditional finance and blockchain systems. StraitsX has taken a major step by launching XSGD and $XUSD on Solana. This move opens new doors for users who want faster and cheaper currency swaps. This development strengthens the
In a significant address to the global cryptocurrency community, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has provided a measured perspective on one of the most discussed technological threats facing digital assets: quantum computing. Writing from an undisclosed location, Zhao articulated that while quantum computing presents legitimate challenges, excessive fear regarding its impact on cryptocurrencies is unnecessary. This
Dynamic has added embedded wallet infrastructure for The Open Network ($TON), which it says will allow developers to deploy $TON wallets automatically inside Telegram Mini Apps without building their own wallet systems. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the integration removes a technical hurdle for developers building on $TON, a blockchain designed to power
FinChain, an institutional-focused blockchain backed by Fosun Wealth Holdings, has integratedChainlink‘s oracle and interoperability infrastructure to expand its tokenized asset distribution across Asia. The adoption covers three distinct Chainlink standards: cross-chain transfers via CCIP, reserve transparency via Proof of Reserve, and automated compliance via the Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine (ACE). NOW: Institutional-focused blockchain FinChain has
Self‑sovereign artificial intelligence agents are reshaping digital autonomy by giving individuals full control over their identity, data, and decision‑making through decentralized identity and blockchain. Natural Language Transactions and Self-Custody The emergence of self-sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) agents represents a major shift in digital autonomy. Instead of depending on centralized cloud platforms, individuals fully own and
KiloEX, a DEX platform that specializes in perpetual futures trading, today announced a strategic partnership with Arbitrum, a Layer-2 network designed to improve speed and decrease transaction costs for DApps (decentralized applications) running on the Ethereum blockchain. The collaboration enabled KiloEX to combine its perpetual DEX platform with Arbitrum’s L2 network, an integration that means