Security Experts Flag Possible 51% Attack on Monero, Citing 6-Block Reorganization

Several reports indicate that the Qubic project has captured 51% of the network’s hashrate, with some observers warning that Qubic mining pools have the ability to reorganize the blockchain and block certain transactions. Alleged 6-Block Chain Reorg Spurs Fears in the Monero Community On Aug. 12, 2025, at 6 a.m. Eastern time, the Slowmist security … Read more

Circle Unveils Arc Blockchain With USDC as Native Gas

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. announced plans to roll out its own layer one (L1) blockchain, designed to use USDC as the fuel for transaction fees. Circle Debuts Plans for Arc, an EVM-Compatible L1 Using USDC Currently, Circle’s USDC stablecoin ranks as the second-largest fiat-backed crypto asset by market capitalization at $65.23 billion. On … Read more

Stripe Quietly Building ‘Tempo’ Blockchain With Paradigm’s Backing: Report

A newly published report says fintech heavyweight Stripe is quietly crafting a payments-driven blockchain dubbed “Tempo” in collaboration with cryptocurrency venture capital firm Paradigm, according to a job listing and people with knowledge of the project. Sources: Stripe Is Developing a Blockchain Forbes reported that the Aug. 3 posting, shared through the Blockchain Association, described … Read more

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

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