Blockchain engineering, security, scaling, AI and the technology behind digital finance.
SEAL’s Safe Harbor framework is giving ethical hackers legal protection to intervene during live exploits, already saving billions in crypto. With 29 companies adopting the standard and dozens of white hats actively defending protocols, the initiative signals a new era of collective security in crypto.
Coinbase’s John D’Agostino says AI agents will need crypto, not outdated finance rails, to operate at scale in global markets. He argues Bitcoin is more than “digital gold” and predicts gradual, cautious institutional adoption rather than an instant wave.
QNB’s adoption of JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain brings near-instant, round-the-clock US dollar payments to corporate clients, marking a big leap for blockchain in the Middle East. While JPMorgan’s $3 billion Kinexys volume is small compared to its $10 trillion in daily payments, the system represents a critical bridge between traditional banking and digital settlement infrastructure.
Swift is working with Consensys and 30+ financial institutions to develop a blockchain-based settlement system for 24/7 cross-border payments. The move expands Swift’s blockchain exploration, positioning the network to integrate tokenized assets and real-time transaction logs into the global financial system.
Capital B has acquired 12 additional Bitcoin through a €1.2M raise, bringing its treasury to 2,812 BTC. With gains of over €63M YTD, the firm continues to pair Bitcoin accumulation with growth in AI, data, and decentralized tech.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection campaign, citing financial struggles and political headwinds. A strong crypto advocate, Adams’ exit raises doubts about the city’s blockchain-friendly agenda as frontrunners in the mayoral race show little interest in continuing his policies.
Ethereum is at the center of a new debate as analysts weigh whether Wall Street adoption could fuel the first crypto “supercycle.” While ETH proponents see institutional demand reshaping its market trajectory, skeptics caution that short-term risks and volatility could keep prices grounded.
Bitfinex-backed blockchain Stable has secured support from PayPal Ventures to integrate the PYUSD stablecoin onto its network. The move could expand PYUSD’s adoption in emerging markets while boosting Stable’s role as a settlement-focused blockchain “designed for USDT.”
Polymarket has partnered with Chainlink to integrate its oracle infrastructure, aiming to improve the speed and accuracy of market resolutions on the Polygon blockchain. The move strengthens confidence in prediction markets while setting the stage for more complex and subjective markets in the future.
Bitstamp has overtaken Robinhood in monthly crypto volumes for the first time since its $200M acquisition, posting $14.4B in trades against Robinhood’s $13.7B. The milestone highlights Bitstamp’s growing role in institutional markets, even as Robinhood joins the S&P 500 and expands its blockchain and derivatives products.
A UK government petition calling for a pro-innovation blockchain and stablecoin strategy has gained traction after Coinbase urged its users to sign. The petition seeks stablecoin regulation, blockchain adoption in government, and a dedicated crypto policy leader. It has passed 5,000 signatures and needs 10,000 for an official response, with 100,000 triggering a parliamentary debate.
Bubblemaps has alleged the largest Sybil attack in crypto history on MYX Finance’s airdrop, flagging 100 wallets that claimed $170 million worth of MYX tokens under suspicious conditions. MYX denied wrongdoing, citing trading activity and anti-Sybil measures, but Bubblemaps dismissed the response as vague. The case highlights growing concerns over large-scale airdrop farming operations, such as massive phone farms used to exploit token giveaways.
Binance has teamed up with Franklin Templeton to launch tokenization ventures, combining securities with blockchain-based trading infrastructure. The collaboration aims to boost efficiency in settlement, collateral management, and portfolio construction while expanding institutional access. Binance will provide its global reach, while Franklin Templeton contributes tokenization expertise.
CryptoSlam figures reported on September 8, 2025 showed lower sales and fewer buyers. The percentage comparisons have been recalculated.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says over 40% of the platform’s code is now AI-generated, with plans to raise that figure to 50% by October. The move highlights Coinbase’s strategy to integrate AI deeply into its operations while training its workforce to become “AI-Natives.”
Ripple’s long legal fight with the SEC was influenced by the activism of the XRP Army, according to lawyer John Deaton. Thousands of XRP holders submitted affidavits, petitions, and coordinated campaigns, which Judge Torres later cited in her ruling that XRP itself is not a security.
Starknet confirmed that all transactions from the affected block must be resubmitted and promised a full report detailing the root cause and future prevention measures.
Several WLFI scams have surfaced around the token’s launch, with Bubblemaps flagging clone contracts mimicking real projects. The WLFI team cautioned users to ignore direct messages and verify emails only from official domains to avoid fraud.