As institutional interest in safeguarding digital assets against emerging threats grows, BitGo has introduced new quantum-risk controls for its Bitcoin custody service. The tools are designed to help institutional Bitcoin holders identify and reduce potential future exposure to quantum computing, a technology that could eventually undermine the cryptographic protections
South Korea's Hyundai Card has wrapped up its first proof-of-concept exploring stablecoin payments, working with the Avalanche blockchain and Tether's USDT. The pilot marks an early step by a major Korean financial services firm toward integrating stablecoins into real-world payment infrastructure, testing how
BNB Chain is developing a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain designed to support agentic trading, where autonomous AI agents execute transactions on-chain. The new network aims to deliver sub-50 millisecond preconfirmation speeds and will operate without a public mempool, a design choice intended to reduce front-running and improve
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a Lean Ethereum roadmap aimed at strengthening the network's appeal to institutional investors and Wall Street participants. The plan positions Ethereum as a more robust settlement layer, addressing scalability, security, and reliability concerns that traditional finance players weigh when evaluating blockchain
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an ambitious overhaul that he expects to match the scale of the 2022 Merge and take an estimated three to four years to complete. Central to the effort is quantum safety, which Buterin said has "shifted up a LOT in priority" as
Analysis of this year's crypto security incidents reveals a shifting threat landscape, where the number of attacks has climbed to record levels even as the median loss from individual smart-contract exploits has shrunk. Rather than protocol code flaws, the largest financial damage stems from a small number
Security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in the Aptos blockchain that could have compromised billions in crypto assets before developers patched it. Using a modest server costing roughly $3,000, the ethical hackers achieved a near-90% success rate at breaking one of the network's core security guarantees,
A proposed Bitcoin protocol change, BIP-110, is forcing exchanges, wallets, mining pools, and node operators to prepare for a potential August lock-in window when miners could begin signaling support. According to BGeometrics, miner backing for the proposal has stood at just 0.42% since May 1, indicating limited
Humanity Protocol, a project focused on identity verification, is shifting its strategic focus toward enterprise artificial intelligence in the wake of a costly security breach. Founder Terence Kwok said the pivot follows a $36 million exploit that drained project funds, adding that the chances of recovering the stolen assets remain
Ondo Finance has introduced a tokenized securities structure designed to operate within existing U.S. market regulations, relying on the SEC's third-party custodial model. The framework is supported by financial technology firm Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro, which together underpin the compliance and record-keeping infrastructure.
Ondo Finance has expanded its tokenized real-world assets offering by launching blockchain-based versions of BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron shares, operating within an SEC-defined custodial framework. The tokens are backed by underlying securities held through a regulated custodian, aiming to align with US compliance requirements
Ethereum's development and promotion are consolidating around three distinct organizations, each pursuing different priorities for the network's future. Ethereum Institutional launched on July 1, absorbing a year of the Ethereum Foundation's go-to-market efforts into a group that pitches banks and asset managers