Biometric ID Platform Humanity Protocol Launches Mainnet, Enhancing Privacy-First Digital Identity

Humanity Protocol has officially launched its mainnet, introducing a unified identity layer that connects Web2 credentials with decentralized Web3 services through zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security (zkTLS). This technology allows users to verify credentials, such as job titles or university transcripts, without exposing personal data. At launch, travelers can link frequent-flyer and loyalty accounts from major … Read more

JPMorgan’s Onchain Intraday Repo Trades $5B in First Month

JPMorgan, HQLAx and Ownera have launched a cross-ledger intraday repurchase agreement (repo) solution, with $5 billion traded during its first month of operation. JPMorgan, HQLAx, Ownera Debut Cross-Ledger Repo The solution enables repo traders to exchange cash held at JPMorgan for collateral held at HQLAx intraday, the release shared with Bitcoin.com News explains. Settlement and … Read more

Base Incident Report Reveals Infrastructure Weakness Behind Outage

Base has confirmed it experienced a 33-minute disruption on August 5, halting block production on its mainnet. The disruption occurred when Base’s active sequencer fell behind due to high onchain activity. Details of the 33-Minute Disruption Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, confirmed that a disruption on Aug. 5, which lasted 33 … Read more

Ripple: Tokenized Assets to Approach $19T by 2033—90% of Finance Leaders See Massive Blockchain Impact

A new Ripple report reveals global banks are rapidly shifting to blockchain, forecasting a $19 trillion tokenized asset explosion as finance braces for its digital future. $19T in Tokenized Assets Coming? Ripple Says Financial Rails Are Already Shifting Ripple, CB Insights, and the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies released a report on July 30 examining … Read more

Green Energy for Everyone: Tokenization Lowers Barriers to Sustainable Investing

A blockchain expert says while there is significant investor interest in green energy, participation is largely limited to large institutional players due to challenges like high upfront costs. The expert believes tokenization can democratize investment in sustainable projects. Tokenization: Democratizing Green Energy Investment The global push for green energy and energy independence has ignited immense … Read more

XRP Ledger at Core of VERT’s Strategy for $500M in Tokenized Private Credit Pipeline

XRP Ledger is powering a $130 million breakthrough in Brazil’s private credit markets, with over $500 million more queued as tokenized finance takes center stage. XRP Ledger Just Captured $130M CRA—And $500M More Is Locked and Loading Brazil’s shift toward real-time, transparent credit markets is accelerating with the launch of blockchain-backed private credit infrastructure built … Read more

Privacy as Policy: Aleo Protocol Founder Proposes ZKPs as RegTech Game-Changer

Although blockchain technology has made considerable strides, bringing these innovations into traditional finance remains a complex endeavor. According to Howard Wu regulatory ambiguity was historically the biggest obstacle but now the focus has shifted toward the equally demanding task of implementation. From Regulatory Clarity to Implementation Complexities Despite rapid technical advancements in the blockchain space, … Read more

Ripple Expands Blockchain Footprint in UAE With Real Estate and Custody Deal

Ripple is revolutionizing global real estate as Dubai adopts its XRP Ledger for tokenized property deeds, unlocking secure, scalable blockchain custody in a landmark government move. Dubai Land Department Modernizes Deeds With Ripple’s Blockchain Infrastructure Ripple announced on July 16 a major step into the UAE’s tokenized asset market, reinforcing its global custody network through … Read more