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New York explores blockchain to ‘protect voter records and election results’

New York explores blockchain to ‘protect voter records and election results’

New York is taking steps toward using blockchain technology to improve its election integrity. On April 8, Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A7716, which proposes a study into the feasibility of using blockchain to enhance the security and integrity of state elections. According to the bill: “The state board of elections, in consultation with, and […]

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StanChart initiates coverage of XRP, projects .5 price by end of Trump’s term

StanChart initiates coverage of XRP, projects $12.5 price by end of Trump’s term

Standard Chartered has initiated coverage of XRP with a sharply bullish outlook, predicting the digital asset could climb to $12.50 before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term. The bank said XRP’s expanding use cases, favorable legal trajectory, and resilience amid macroeconomic volatility position it as one of the few digital assets likely to

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Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Janover stock soars 300% as former Kraken execs push for pivot to Solana-centered strategy

Janover Inc., a real estate data platform, is undergoing a significant transformation after a group of former Kraken executives acquired a controlling stake. According to an April 7 statement, the company is rebranding to DeFi Development Corporation and redirecting its focus to decentralized finance, beginning with Solana. Janover explained that it has adopted a new

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Crypto and Hedge Fund Workers Boost Hong Kong’s Sluggish Rental Market, Savills Says

Crypto and Hedge Fund Workers Boost Hong Kong’s Sluggish Rental Market, Savills Says

A new report by property consultancy Savills Hong Kong suggests that professionals working in the crypto and hedge fund sectors are playing a key role in supporting Hong Kong’s residential rental market, which continues to struggle due to weak traditional demand sources. According to Savills’ research, leasing activity in the first quarter of 2025 remained

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Dormant Coins Targeted in Proposed Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Fork

Dormant Coins Targeted in Proposed Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Fork

Bitcoin could be about to get a major change. A new proposal suggests some coins might have to be destroyed to protect the network from future quantum computer attacks. The proposal is called QRAMP, short for Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol. It was put forward by Bitcoin developer Agustin Cruz and has caused quite a stir

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Japanese Gaming Company Enish Invests 0,000 in Bitcoin

Japanese Gaming Company Enish Invests $680,000 in Bitcoin

Japanese gaming firm Enish enters the world of bitcoin treasuries by buying 100 million yen (around $687,000) worth of bitcoin. That’s part of its plan to get a deeper understanding of blockchain technology and to diversify its financial assets. Enish, which has already shown off its blockchain chops with the game De:Lithe Last Memories, sees

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Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck

Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck

US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the

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Paypal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink integration

Paypal expands crypto offerings with Solana, Chainlink integration

PayPal announced plans to allow US users to buy, sell, and transfer Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) through its core platform and Venmo, marking the latest expansion in the payments giant’s crypto offerings. The rollout, set to take place in the coming weeks, will increase PayPal’s supported digital assets to seven and respond to growing

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Fortnite Adds ‘Dill Bits’ Crypto Mine, Sparking 200% Price Surge in DB Meme Coin

Fortnite Adds ‘Dill Bits’ Crypto Mine, Sparking 200% Price Surge in DB Meme Coin

The popular online battle royale game Fortnite has introduced a hidden “Dill Bits” mining server location in its latest map update, triggering a renewed interest in a previously obscure Solana-based memecoin of the same name. Videos shared on social media show players discovering underground server farms labeled with the Dill Bits logo—designed to resemble a

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Tokenized assets in US near B as DTCC launches AppChain for real-time tokenized asset management

Tokenized assets in US near $20B as DTCC launches AppChain for real-time tokenized asset management

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has launched a new tokenized real-time collateral management platform, signaling a major institutional commitment to decentralized finance infrastructure in the United States. The initiative is built as an AppChain and represents the first industry-wide use of a blockchain-native financial network to facilitate digital asset-backed collateral operations across markets.

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