Blockchain

Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is bringing back the India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition. As part of this initiative, multiple events have been put in the pipeline for startups and developers to showcase their Web3 protocols. Some of the events include the IBW chain-agnostic Hackathon, IBW Web3 Demo Day, and ETH India Hackathon amo...

Blockchain gamification occurs when a Web3 brand, already built on blockchain technology, introduces interactive features like branded games and rewards through gaming competitions. These elements enhance user engagement while leveraging the underlying blockchain network for a seamless experience.

VanEck has introduced an investment fund for early-stage startups under the VanEck Ventures brand. The firm plans to invest $30 million (roughly Rs. 258 crore) into startups focused on crypto, blockchain, and AI.

The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.

SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.

Pos Indonesia, the country's state-owned postal service, has integrated NFTs with its stamps in a move to bridge traditional collectibles with cutting-edge blockchain technology. This initiative aims to modernize stamps by blending them with the rapidly growing digital asset space.

In one of his first public statements posted on X following his release from US custody, Changpeng Zhao hinted that he is looking to fund projects related to blockchain, decentralised technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and biotech.

On Wednesday, September 25, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Australia and Indonesia. These agreements pave the way for collaboration between India, Australia, and Indonesia in key Web3 areas such as research, education, and advocacy.

Sharding is a technique that enables developers to enhance blockchain networks' speed and scalability. Through this process, transactional data is split across multiple shards, each capable of processing transactions and executing smart contracts. Each shard functions like an independent blockchain ecosystem, contributing to the overall efficiency ...

Donald Trump unveiled a new cryptocurrency business called World Liberty Financial in a live event on X Spaces. Trump's two eldest sons have promoted the project in recent weeks.

India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year, a Chainalysis report has said. It showed India ranked high on usage of centralised exchange and decentralised finance assets from June 2023 to July 2024.

In its official notice, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said it was seeking an agency that could develop and maintain a blockchain-based platform that would be used for the authentication of documents issued by the AMC. Additionally, the platform is also intended to allow the citizens of Ahmedabad to process the transaction of certificates ...

MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.

Cardano recently completed its Chang upgrade, granting ADA token holders the ability to participate in electing representatives and vote on development-related matters.

A report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs claims that the rate of illicit activities around crypto ATMs is double of what the entire ecosystem usually witnesses. In 2023, illicit volumes in the cash-to-crypto industry stood at 1.2 percent of total volume, double the 0.63 percent for the overall crypto ecosystem.

Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is bringing back the India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition. As part of this initiative, multiple events have been put in the pipeline for startups and developers to showcase their Web3 protocols. Some of the events include the IBW chain-agnostic Hackathon, IBW Web3 Demo Day, and ETH India Hackathon amo...

Blockchain gamification occurs when a Web3 brand, already built on blockchain technology, introduces interactive features like branded games and rewards through gaming competitions. These elements enhance user engagement while leveraging the underlying blockchain network for a seamless experience.

VanEck has introduced an investment fund for early-stage startups under the VanEck Ventures brand. The firm plans to invest $30 million (roughly Rs. 258 crore) into startups focused on crypto, blockchain, and AI.

The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.

SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.

Pos Indonesia, the country's state-owned postal service, has integrated NFTs with its stamps in a move to bridge traditional collectibles with cutting-edge blockchain technology. This initiative aims to modernize stamps by blending them with the rapidly growing digital asset space.

In one of his first public statements posted on X following his release from US custody, Changpeng Zhao hinted that he is looking to fund projects related to blockchain, decentralised technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and biotech.

On Wednesday, September 25, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Australia and Indonesia. These agreements pave the way for collaboration between India, Australia, and Indonesia in key Web3 areas such as research, education, and advocacy.

Sharding is a technique that enables developers to enhance blockchain networks' speed and scalability. Through this process, transactional data is split across multiple shards, each capable of processing transactions and executing smart contracts. Each shard functions like an independent blockchain ecosystem, contributing to the overall efficiency ...

Donald Trump unveiled a new cryptocurrency business called World Liberty Financial in a live event on X Spaces. Trump's two eldest sons have promoted the project in recent weeks.

India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year, a Chainalysis report has said. It showed India ranked high on usage of centralised exchange and decentralised finance assets from June 2023 to July 2024.

In its official notice, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said it was seeking an agency that could develop and maintain a blockchain-based platform that would be used for the authentication of documents issued by the AMC. Additionally, the platform is also intended to allow the citizens of Ahmedabad to process the transaction of certificates ...

MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.

Cardano recently completed its Chang upgrade, granting ADA token holders the ability to participate in electing representatives and vote on development-related matters.

A report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs claims that the rate of illicit activities around crypto ATMs is double of what the entire ecosystem usually witnesses. In 2023, illicit volumes in the cash-to-crypto industry stood at 1.2 percent of total volume, double the 0.63 percent for the overall crypto ecosystem.