Blockchain Payments Streamline Access to Education for Indonesia’s Unbanked

Indonesian conglomerate Indomobil Group has partnered with Space Time Foundation to launch an initiative aimed at providing verifiable education to over 50,000 Indonesian students. A Blockchain Initiative for Education and Financial Inclusion Indonesian conglomerate Indomobil Group has partnered with Space Time Foundation to launch an initiative aimed at providing verifiable education to more than 50,000 … Read more

Galaxy Opens Onchain Equity Bridge for GLXY via Superstate on Solana

Galaxy has partnered with Superstate to let stockholders tokenize and hold GLXY shares on Solana, a structure the companies claim is the first instance of SEC-registered public equity issued directly on a major public blockchain. Galaxy Ventures-Backed Superstate Powers GLXY Onchain Share Registry Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: GLXY) said on Sept. 3 that Superstate will … Read more

Is GCUL an ‘XRP Killer’? Critics Question Google’s Centralized Blockchain

While some have dubbed Google Cloud Universal Ledger an “ XRP killer,” critics remain skeptical, arguing that its centralized control by Google runs counter to the core principles of decentralization. The Debate Over Centralization vs. Decentralization The recently launched Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a private and permissioned blockchain, is being positioned as a secure … Read more

Blockchain Prediction Protocol Myriad Hits 5.4M Forecasts and 511K Users

Myriad, a blockchain-based prediction protocol, announced it has surpassed $10 million in USDC trading volume since launching in March. The Growing Credibility of Prediction Markets The blockchain-based prediction protocol Myriad announced on Sept. 1 that it has surpassed $10 million in USDC trading volume since its launch in March. The platform has also facilitated over … Read more

Report: Japan Post Bank to Roll out Tokenized Asset Network in 2026

Japan Post Bank plans to adopt a tokenized asset network in fiscal 2026 that will let depositors convert savings into a digital token for faster securities transactions, according to a recent report by Nikkei, Japan’s largest financial newspaper. Japan Post Bank Outlines FY2026 Plan for Digital Currency–enabled Securities, Nikkei Reports The bank will link savings … Read more

Hashgraph Association: Hackathon Aims to Build Blockchain Infrastructure, Attract Investment to Africa’s Web3

Amid a decrease in Web3 investment in Africa, the Hashgraph Association says its recently launched hackathon aims to help build a blockchain infrastructure that supports crypto businesses and decentralized finance projects. The Hackathon: A Permanent Platform for Growth Despite a vibrant and young population—with 60% of Africans under the age of 25—the continent’s share of … Read more

US Publishes GDP on Blockchain—New Era of Immutable Economic Data Begins

America just locked its GDP data on nine blockchains, unleashing a bold new era of transparent, tamper-proof federal reporting that cements crypto’s role in economic infrastructure. America Just Made GDP Immutable—9 Chains Now Store Federal Data The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Aug. 28 that it has published the second quarter 2025 gross domestic … Read more

Crypto Controversy: Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT’s XRP Accusations Prompt Claims of Personal Grudge Against Ripple

On Aug. 28, crypto investigator ZachXBT sparked a controversy by accusing XRP holders of being “exit liquidity” for insiders. His claim prompted counter-allegations from a researcher that ZachXBT’s hostility stems from a rejected offer to work for Ripple. The ‘Exit Liquidity’ Rationale The online crypto sleuth ZachXBT stirred a hornet’s nest on Aug. 28 when … Read more

US Dept. of Commerce Partners With Chainlink to Bring Macroeconomic Data Onchain

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Chainlink have partnered to bring official government macroeconomic data onchain. Government Macroeconomic Data Goes Onchain via Chainlink Six key metrics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis are now available via Chainlink Data Feeds, including Real GDP, the PCE Price Index, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers. These … Read more

Google Cloud Launches Universal Ledger to Accelerate Payments Innovation

After a year of explosive stablecoin growth, Google Cloud has unveiled its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-ready platform designed to modernize payments and digital asset settlement for banks and institutions. From Stablecoin Surge to GCUL: Google Cloud Reimagines Financial Infrastructure Stablecoins proved their staying power in 2024, processing $30 trillion in transactions, a staggering … Read more