VetKeys (verifiable encrypted threshold keys), has announced the beneficial news for users and developers regarding the security of their data while bringing applications fully on-chain. VetKeys is a cryptographic tool that protects data privacy while bringing the application fully onchain. VetKeys is introduced by DFINITY Foundation for the Internet Computer (IC). The main purpose is
Ark of Panda, a decentralized ecosystem that enables people to tokenize RWAs and access the digital economy, today announced a strategic partnership with Duck Chain, a Layer-2 network built on the TON blockchain, designed for high throughput, low costs, and EVM compatibility to simplify Web3 access. The collaboration comes after the platforms engaged in an
Bitcoin traded near $88,800 on Monday as global markets leaned back into risk following record highs in gold and gains across Asian equities. Ether climbed back above $3,000, while XRP, Solana and Dogecoin also edged higher after a volatile stretch that saw crypto prices swing sharply independent of stocks and commodities. The steadier tone came
The US Federal Reserve is requesting public input on its proposed “payment account,” dubbed a “skinny master account” which fintechs and crypto firms are drawn to as it would allow access to the central bank without needing the typical approvals. “These new payment accounts would support innovation while keeping the payments system safe,” Fed Governor
The Bank of Korea (BoK) is reportedly preparing to launch the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, with a key emphasis on testing the distribution of government subsidies through digital currency. The CBDC project ultimately aims to enhance fiscal efficiency by curbing misuse and slashing administrative costs. However, the broader pushback
Keith Grossman, the president of crypto payments company MoonPay, says tokenization will reshape the financial industry faster than digital technology has upended legacy media, which includes print newspapers and physical music formats. Grossman’s remarks, in part within the context of a larger industry conversation, underscore the increasing confidence among blockchain proponents that real-world asset (RWA)
Finance platforms racing to add prediction markets are doing so at the cost of accelerated “casino-like” user churn, says venture capital firm Inversion Capital founder and CEO, Santiago Roel Santos. Santos argued in a blog post on Saturday that while he is a “believer in the underlying idea” of prediction markets, he thinks offering them
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has issued a clear warning to the broader blockchain industry about rushing into post-quantum cryptography upgrades, arguing that premature implementation could degrade network performance and create unintended costs for users and validators. “Post-quantum crypto oftentimes is about 10 times slower, 10 times larger proof sizes, and 10 times more inefficient,” Hoskinson
Tokenization will transform the financial industry faster than digital technology disrupted legacy media, such as print newspapers, physical copies of music and other analog formats, according to Keith Grossman, president of crypto payments company MoonPay. “While many feared digitization would destroy media, what it actually did was force its evolution,” Grossman said, adding that real-world