UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot

Britain is positioning itself to become the first G7 nation to issue sovereign debt on the blockchain, appointing banking giant HSBC and law firm Ashurst to steer a digital gilt trial expected this ye...

IOTA Introduces Starfish Consensus to Strengthen Real-World Blockchain Infrastructure

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What Is Blockchain and Its Impact on Crypto

Every serious investor encounters uncertainty when evaluating new digital infrastructures. Understanding blockchain’s core principles like decentralization, immutability, and transparent validation is...

UK Launches Blockchain Pilot for Digital Government Bonds

In the UK, the Treasury has engaged the blockchain solution of HSBC, called Orion, for the testing of the issuance of tokenized sovereign bonds. It also hopes to improve debt market infrastructure, sp...

LayerZero Unveils Zero Blockchain As Institutional Giants Back $ZRO Expansion

LayerZero steps into a new phase of blockchain infrastructure with the announcement of “Zero,” a new institutional-grade blockchain designed to address scalability and privacy challenges slowing Wall ...

Why Blockchain TPS Numbers Often Collapse in the Real World

Blockchain transactions per second (TPS) numbers are often treated as a performance gauge, but they don’t tell the full story of whether a network can scale in practice. Carter Feldman, founder of Psy...

UK Treasury taps HSBC blockchain for pilot digital gilts program

The UK Treasury has appointed HSBC Holdings Plc’s blockchain platform to manage its upcoming digital gilt pilot, a move officials hope will counter criticism that the government has dragged its feet o...

UK Treasury taps HSBC’s Orion blockchain to pilot first G7 digital gilt

The initiative aims to accelerate settlement times and reduce costs in government bond trading. The UK Treasury has selected HSBC Holdings, Europe’s largest bank by assets, and Ashurst, a prominent in...

Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say

The intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) has entered a quieter, more selective phase, according to two prominent venture capitalists. Anand Iyer of Canonical Crypto and Kelvin Koh o...

JPMorgan Blockchain Head Naveen Mallela Departs, Signaling A Pivotal Shift For Banking’s Crypto Future

JPMorgan Blockchain Head Naveen Mallela Departs, Signaling A Pivotal Shift For Banking’s Crypto Future Skip to content Home Crypto News JPMorgan Blockchain Head Naveen Mallela Departs, Signaling...

Dexsport Sportsbook Review: How Decentralized Sports Betting Works in Practice

Decentralized sports betting is often discussed in theory, but rarely explained in practical terms. Many platforms use the label “decentralized” loosely, while still operating like traditional sportsb...

Banks Move Toward 24/7 On-Chain Finance as Franklin Templeton and SWIFT Outline Blockchain Future

Finance is moving to 24/7 on-chain money Clear rules and security will decide how fast it happens. Speaking at the Consensus Hong Kong 2026, top executives from the traditional finance and crypto firm...

Provenance Blockchain TVL Hits All-Time High of $1.2 Billion

HELOC provider Figure Markets accounts for the network’s entire TVL. The Provenance blockchain hit a new milestone on Wed. Feb. 11, as its total value locked (TVL) climbed to an all-time high of $1.2 ...

Blockchain Meets Gold: Tokenized Commodities Hit $6 Billion

Markets have put more gold on blockchains, And the shift has been rapid. Reports say the tokenized commodities sector grew about 53% in under six weeks, pushing its size to just over $6 billion. That ...

ZRO Soars 40% After Unveiling Layer 1 Blockchain

LayerZero announced its Zero blockchain yesterday, built in collaboration with Citadel, ICE, and Google Cloud. LayerZero’s ZRO token is leading the altcoin market today, rallying 40% after unveiling Z...

$0.00025 for the Fastest Blockchain in the World? BlockDAG’s Mainnet Just Went Live –  Exchange Listing Are Next

BlockDAG has flipped the switch. It’s no longer a concept, testnet, or promise. The mainnet is live. Transactions are being validated. Blocks are being produced. And the BDAG token is now backed by a ...

LayerZero Labs Launching Blockchain Aimed at Institutions

Blockchain company LayerZero Labs is planning to launch its own layer-1 blockchain named “Zero” with backing from ARK Invest and Citadel Securities, and targeting institutional financial markets. Zero...

Ault Blockchain Debuts Public Testnet, Rejects Traditional Token Sale Model

Ault Capital Group has launched the public testnet of Ault Blockchain, a layer one (L1) network built for trading, settlement and institutional-grade onchain infrastructure. Ault Capital Group Launche...

LayerZero Unveils “Zero” Layer 1 Blockchain Backed by Citadel, ARK, ICE & Google Cloud

The post LayerZero Unveils “Zero” Layer 1 Blockchain Backed by Citadel, ARK, ICE & Google Cloud appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News LayerZero Labs has officially unveiled Zero, a new Layer 1 ...

Ault Capital Group Unveils Ault Blockchain Public Testnet

Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11th, 2026, Chainwire Ault Capital Group today announced the public testnet launch of Ault Blockchain, a Layer 1 network designed for trading, settlement, and institutional...

Morning Minute: Layer Zero Debuts Most Impressive Blockchain Tech Upgrade in Years

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substa...

Robinhood Blockchain in Testing as BMIC’s Presale Soars

Robinhood Blockchain in Testing as BMIC’s Presale Soars Disclaimer: The information found on NewsBTC is for educational purposes only. It does not represent the opinions of NewsBTC on whether to...

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance, Robinhood’s open ecosystem is disrupting markets, and BRX bridges DeFi with real-world yields

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance, Robinhood’s open ecosystem is disrupting markets, and BRX bridges DeFi with real-world yields | Bankless Robinhood’s push for open inn...

GTE Unveils New Strategic Push with Turbo System on Zero Blockchain

GTE, a significant player in the cryptocurrency arena, has disclosed its ambitious strategy to integrate an advanced transaction framework named Turbo, leveraging the Zero blockchain from LayerZero La...

Sybil Attacks in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Networks

Introduction Today, millions of people use decentralized finance (DeFi) systems for investment, trading, lending, and borrowing. Decentralization has benefited those who are not satisfied with interme...

Blockchain.com Registers With UK FCA, Cementing London Headquarters

Blockchain.com registers with the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto asset business, reinforcing its London headquarters and UK roots. Blockchain.com on Feb. 10, 2026 announces regi...

LayerZero Introduces Zero Blockchain, ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood Joins Advisory Board

LayerZero unveils Zero blockchain and is set to launch in the fall of 2026. Zero claims to process up to 2 million transactions per second, while expanding partnerships with major financial and tech i...

Blockchain: A Catalyst for Financial Markets Restructure by 2026

The financial world stands on the brink of a significant shift, with 2026 anticipated to be a landmark year when tokenized real-world assets become firmly embedded in traditional financial markets. At...

Layerzero Unveils Zero Blockchain With Citadel, DTCC, ICE Partnerships

Layerzero announces Zero, a heterogeneous blockchain designed for global finance with strategic partners and ZRO investment from Citadel Securities. Layerzero Labs on Feb. 10, 2026 unveils Zero, a new...

Blockchain is back on the menu

Homepage > News > Business > Top 5 ICE 2026 takeaways: Blockchain is back on the menu It was 20 years ago when I attended my first ICE (International Casino Exhibition), which took place at E...

Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 buildsstrong momentum as leading companiesconfirm participation

Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 is rapidly shaping up to become its most impactful edition to date. With the event taking place from June 22–28, 2026, Amsterdam is once againpreparing to welcome the intern...

Robinhood Launches Layer 2 Blockchain Built on Arbitrum

Robinhood launches Robinhood Chain testnet on Arbitrum, enabling tokenized real world assets, and developer focused blockchain infrastructure. Robinhood has officially launched Robinhood Chain, a new ...