Russia’s tech conglomerate is launching its own stablecoin on the Tron network along with a stablecoin payment platform. Countries across the globe are entering the stablecoin race. On Friday, July 4, Russia’s state-owned tech conglomerate Rostec announced plans to launch its own stablecoin this year, along with RT-Pay, a dedicated platform for stablecoin-based payments. The … Read more
Polygon Labs has introduced a new blockchain called Katana, which was developed in collaboration with the crypto trading firm GSR. With over $200 million in deposits secured before launch, traders are now speculating that KAT, the native token, could soon be among the new Binance listing. But what does Katana offer that sets it apart … Read more
The Blockchain Group has added 60 BTC to its Bitcoin stash following a series of recent capital raises, bringing its total holdings to 1,788 BTC. The Blockchain Group, Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has confirmed the acquisition of an additional 60 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately €5.5 million, bringing its total … Read more
Mantle crypto, a leading Layer-2 blockchain built on top of Ethereum, has launched UR, the world’s first blockchain-based Neobank, named UR. The price of its native token, MNT, is up 2% in the past 24 hours, as the rest of the market dropped due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Per the press … Read more
In a bid to modernise the private equity markets, Fairmint, an on-chain securities platform, has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt blockchain framework-based regulatory protocols. On 16 June 2025, Fairmint submitted a detailed seven-point proposal to the SEC’s crypto task force, highlighting the numerous ways in which technology based on a … Read more
At Dutch Blockchain Week 2025, Thierry Baudet, the face of the Forum for Democracy (FvD), charted an ambitious roadmap for a blockchain-driven future. His vision cuts out conventional banking systems, offering instead a financial ecosystem untethered from state control. From directly handling salaries in crypto to streamlining everyday purchases, Baudet painted blockchain as more than … Read more
What Are NFT Dating Apps? NFT dating apps are platforms that use NFTs to represent user profiles. Each profile is minted as a unique token on the blockchain. This token includes details like your interests, hobbies, relationship goals, and even personality traits. But the real value lies in verification. Many fake profiles and bots exist … Read more
Why Rare Earth Supply Chains Are Problematic The supply chain for rare earth elements involves several stages, often across different countries. It starts with mining, then moves to processing, refining, manufacturing, and finally to consumers. Here are some of the biggest issues: Lack of transparency: It’s hard to track where materials come from or how … Read more
What Are Blockchain Mental Health Apps? Blockchain mental health apps combine mental well-being features with the features of blockchain. The applications offer people services like mood tracking, therapy chat, and meditation. Nevertheless, unlike the usual apps, the platforms are based on decentralized networks. This means no single company controls the app. Instead, user data is … Read more
Why DeFi Is Growing Fast DeFi platforms run on smart contracts. These are programs on blockchains that automate financial services. They remove the need for human control or custody. Users interact directly with these programs to trade, earn yields, or take loans. In Nigeria, DeFi is growing fast. Users are turning to DeFi for better … Read more