Blockchain

Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's
Incorporating AI and digital ledger technology into business models may require substantial investment, but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a report said.

Anoma Foundation Plans to Launch Privacy-Focused Namada Blockchain
The mainnet joins the ranks of at least 50 other blockchains in the crypto ecosystem as of Tuesday.

LSE Group Plans to Offer Blockchain-Powered Market for Traditional Assets: Report
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is considering using a separate entity for the blockchain-based markets business, according to the Financial Times.

Interlay Launches New Layer 2 Network to 'Bring Back Builder Culture in Bitcoin,' Says CEO
Decentralized blockchain network Interlay announced the release of its Minimum Viable Product of Build on Bitcoin. Interlay co-founder and CEO Alexei Zamyatin discusses the new Bitcoin layer 2 network, sharing insights into the implications for the bitcoin community and the wider crypto ecosystem.

Swift, Chainlink Tokenization Experiment Successfully Transfers Value Across Multiple Blockchains
The interbank messaging system Swift announced in June it was collaborating with Chainlink and dozens of financial institutions to test connecting blockchains.

Bitcoin Holdings on Crypto Exchanges Dwindle to 2M, Fewest Since January 2018
The number of BTC held in wallets tied to crypto exchanges has declined by 4% this month, data tracked by CryptoQuant show.

Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum
The new software toolkit will allow developers to build their own customizable chains, and connect to each other through a ZK-powered bridge to form a “Value Layer.”

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Drops to 8-Month Low of $2.8M
Ethereum's daily total fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26.

Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs
India has already made significant progress towards a wholesale and retail CBDC even though a full-scale launch is awaited.

Vivek Ramaswamy Seen as Most Formidable Trump Challenger by Blockchain Bettors
Blockchain bettors didn’t appear to change their odds-making much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but crypto betting platforms do show that Vivek Ramaswamy, a Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur who won plaudits for his performance, has overtaken Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the past week as the clear frontrunner to challenge Trump. "The Hash" panel discusses the intersection between crypto and the U.S. Presidential election.

