University of Namibia Launches Africa’s ‘First’ Master’s Program in Blockchain Technology

The University of Namibia has launched a Master’s program in blockchain technology to position Namibia as a hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa. Program Background and National Interest The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), has announced the approval and rollout of a Master of Science … Read more

WhiteBIT Enters Saudi Market Through Major Digital Infrastructure Partnership

Cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Durrah AlFodah Holding, represented by His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to support Saudi Arabia’s expansion into blockchain, digital finance, and large-scale data infrastructure. Saudi Vision 2030 Gains Momentum With WhiteBIT Digital Infrastructure Collaboration The agreement, announced in … Read more

Openledger Funds $5M Cambridge Program to Build Transparent Blockchain‑AI Systems

Openledger has launched a $5 million grants initiative in partnership with the Cambridge University Blockchain Society to accelerate research and development in the decentralized AI ecosystem. Dedicated Funding for Core Decentralized AI Components Openledger has announced a $5 million grants initiative in partnership with the Cambridge University Blockchain Society. This long-term program, which is designed … Read more

UBS Expands Blockchain Reach With Ant Deal as Real-Time Multi-Currency Models Take Hold

UBS’ alliance with Ant International accelerates real-time tokenized deposit adoption, promising faster global liquidity, heightened transparency, and expanded multi-currency access as both giants integrate advanced blockchain platforms to elevate institutional efficiency and reshape global operations. UBS Drives Turbo Growth With Ant Pact as Tokenized Deposits Push Real-Time Liquidity Momentum around blockchain-enabled treasury operations is accelerating … Read more

Epstein’s Bitcoin Footprint Resurfaces as 20,000-Document Dump Sparks New Scrutiny

Over the past week, chatter has swirled around the 20,000 documents dropped by the U.S. House Oversight Committee tied to the convicted sex trafficker and now-deceased Jeffrey Epstein. After the release, crypto proponents have zeroed in on how Epstein showed a deep fascination with bitcoin and cryptocurrency, with those topics popping up repeatedly throughout the … Read more

DBS and JP Morgan’s Kinexys Bridge Asia–US Finance With Tokenized Blockchain Infrastructure

DBS and J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys are driving a major advance in digital finance with an interoperability framework linking tokenized deposits on public and permissioned blockchains between Asia and the United States, enabling continuous, cross-bank transfers that strengthen liquidity and institutional connectivity. DBS and JPMorgan’s Kinexys Join Forces on Cross-Bank Tokenized Deposit Transfers A new milestone … Read more

Singapore University Partners With Zero Gravity to Build Transparent Blockchain‑Based AI Systems

NTU Singapore and Zero Gravity have launched a $3.84 million research hub to advance decentralized, blockchain-based artificial intelligence. Advancing Decentralized AI Technology Singaporean higher learning institution, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), has partnered with Zero Gravity (0G) to establish a $3.84 million (S$5 million) joint research hub dedicated to advancing blockchain-based artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The … Read more

Myriad CEO Rejects Hype, Says Predictions Markets Growth Signals Fundamental Information Pricing

Blockchain-based prediction markets are rapidly gaining mainstream prominence following their accurate forecasting of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Loxley Fernandes, CEO of Myriad, predicts adoption will “snowball,” with trusted media coverage reducing the perceived risk profile for new users. Regulatory Thaw Under the Trump Administration Blockchain-based prediction markets have achieved a new level of mainstream … Read more

Fortress, Citadel, and Galaxy Join $500 Million Ripple Funding Round

Ripple announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, led by major institutional investors including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, and Pantera Capital. Ripple’s $500M Raise Highlights Institutional Bet on Blockchain Payments Ripple, the San Francisco-based financial technology company known for its crypto solutions for businesses, has raised $500 million in a … Read more

Apex Fusion Integrates Stargate to Bring USDC Liquidity to Cardano

Apex Fusion, the multi-layer Web3 ecosystem connecting UTxO and EVM networks, has announced an integration with Stargate, the omnichain liquidity transport protocol powered by Layerzero. Cardano Gains Native USDC Access via Apex Fusion and Stargate Partnership According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the collaboration enables native USDC transfers across blockchains without relying on … Read more

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