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Matter Labs Unveils Atlas Upgrade for ZK Stack, Promising Major Throughput and Finality Gains

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Matter Labs, the core developer behind the Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling solution Zksync, has launched the Atlas upgrade for its ZK Stack, significantly enhancing throughput and reducing finality times for a network of customizable blockchains. Zksync Developer Announces Atlas The upgrade introduces a new, high-performance sequencer designed to process more than 15,000 transactions per … Read more

Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations

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Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly investigating whether FIFA’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens comply with national gambling laws. Manuel Richard, Gespa’s director, said an initial internal assessment has not provided sufficient grounds to close the inquiry. … Read more

XEC Founder Outlines Instant-Finality Plan Using Avalanche Pre-Consensus

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Speaking at the Electronic Cash Conference in Barcelona, eCash founder Amaury Séchet announced the launch timeline for “Pre-Consensus,” a feature slated for the Nov. 15 network upgrade. Avalanche-Style Pre-Consensus Arrives on eCash Nov. 15 Pre-Consensus will activate on mainnet as part of the upcoming eCash (XEC) upgrade, formalizing a capability long discussed within the project’s … Read more

Ripple Spotlights XRPL’s Role in Merging Privacy With Compliance for Real-World Assets

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Ripple is positioning the XRP Ledger as the ultimate launchpad for institutional DeFi, combining built-in privacy with unstoppable scalability and regulatory compliance. Ripple Touts XRPL as Backbone for Scalable, Compliant Blockchain Finance Ripple shared an insight on Oct. 2 outlining how privacy and scalability could define the next stage of blockchain-based finance. The post underscored … Read more

BBVA Joins Blockchain Drive With SWIFT to Reshape Real-Time Global Payments

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BBVA is embracing blockchain-powered global payments with bold support for SWIFT’s real-time settlement network, citing speed, transparency, stablecoins, and tokenized asset capabilities. BBVA Joins Over 30 Banks in SWIFT’s Blockchain Bet on Real-Time Global Payments Global banks are intensifying their efforts to modernize cross-border payments, and blockchain is rapidly becoming a key component in this … Read more

COTI Unveils New Loyalty Program to Incentivize Real Ecosystem Participation

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The privacy-first blockchain infrastructure layer, COTI, has launched a loyalty platform rewarding real user engagement with 12.5 million tokens. Redefining Onchain Loyalty: Rewarding Genuine Engagement COTI, the privacy-first blockchain infrastructure layer, has launched its new loyalty platform, seeded with 12.5 million COTI tokens in rewards. Unlike traditional airdrop models—which often incentivize passive sign-ups or superficial … Read more

UBS Tokenize Pilot Trials Chainlink DTA With Swift Messaging

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Chainlink announced a method to let financial institutions trigger and manage digital-asset workflows from existing systems using Swift messages routed through the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). Chainlink Says Banks Can Use Swift to Access Blockchains via CRE Chainlink said on Tuesday that the approach allows banks and service providers to access public or permissioned blockchains … Read more

Qatar National Bank Taps JPMorgan’s Blockchain for Faster Dollar Payments

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Qatar National Bank (QNB) has adopted JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, enabling its corporate clients to settle U.S. dollar payments within minutes. The move highlights the Gulf region’s push to modernize financial infrastructure and attract global capital. Gulf Banking Giant Embraces Blockchain for 24/7 USD Transfers Qatar National Bank (QNB), the Middle East’s largest lender, has integrated … Read more

Swift Moves in With 30+ Banks to Build 24/7 Blockchain Ledger for Global Payments

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Swift is advancing global payments with a blockchain-based ledger backed by over 30 major banks from 16 countries, targeting real-time, secure, 24/7 cross-border transactions. Over 30 of the World’s Biggest Banks From 16 Nations Just Backed Swift’s Blockchain Push Global payments infrastructure is moving rapidly toward digital rails as major banks embrace blockchain-based settlement. Swift … Read more