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ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push
Crypto

ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push

ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Malware

How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs
Crypto

Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push
Crypto

ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push

ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption
Crypto

Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
BigAds gets $140,000 boost from Avalanche for blockchain ads
Gaming

BigAds gets $140,000 boost from Avalanche for blockchain ads

BigAds secures $140,000 from Avalanche to expand its decentralised in-game ad network, aiming to boost transparency and fair rewards in gaming ads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions
Digital Transformation

Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Crypto

OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge
Crypto

Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn
Hyperscale

OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds
Crypto

LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Starting 2026 strong: how investors can navigate the new year with clarity and confidence
Blockchain

Starting 2026 strong: how investors can navigate the new year with clarity and confidence

After crypto's quietly mature 2025, 2026 rewards investors who tune out noise, stick to a plan and favour discipline over prediction.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
AppWorks Demo Day links Malaysian, Singapore startups
Agricultural Technology

AppWorks Demo Day links Malaysian, Singapore startups

AppWorks Demo Day in Kuala Lumpur links eight Malaysian and Singapore startups chasing cross-border growth across ASEAN's tech economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot
Crypto

Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot

Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly
Crypto

Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance
Crypto

Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance

Cleanverse International launches a compliance-native layer in Singapore, linking verified identities to stablecoins for regulated, traceable on-chain finance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!
Crypto

AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!

Galaxy Digital's CEO predicts AI agents will soon be the biggest users of stablecoins, merging smart finance with instant digital payments in everyday life.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025