Blockchain News

Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) and FLock.io Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance “Blockchain and AI for Good”

January 27, 2026 3 mins read

Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a global non-profit initiative founded by Bybit dedicated to leveraging blockchain for societal impact, and FLock.io, a privacy-first decentralised AI pioneer, have announced the signing of a partnership to explore collaboration focused on decentralised AI, blockchain, and public-good initiatives. This marks an expansion from “Blockchain for Good” to “Blockchain and AI for Good.” FLock.io is now BGA’s Strategic AI Partner within its network. The role involves close engagement

North Korean Konni targets blockchain developers with AI

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Check Point Research revealed that the North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group, KONNI, has been targeting blockchain developers in Japan, Australia, and India. The hackers are using AI-generated PowerShell backdoors. According to reports released on January 21, 2026, the attack starts when KONNI uses Discord to offer a link that prompts developers to download a ZIP file. This archive contains elements that start a multi-stage infection process on the

20th Tezos Protocol Upgrade, Tallinn, Slashes Block Time to 6 Seconds, Cuts App Storage Costs by up to 100x

January 26, 2026 2 mins read

The Tezos protocol has been successfully upgraded, following an on-chain governance process with broad participation from bakers (validators) and community members.  Developed by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori, Tallinn is the 20th protocol upgrade, marking 20 evolutions of the Tezos blockchain, proposed, adopted, and seamlessly activated by the protocol itself. “Adapting to market demand 20 times over 7 years without network disruptions, and in a fully decentralized way, is undeniable

Cysic Partners Up with Billions to Power a Bot Proof, Privacy First Web3

January 25, 2026 4 mins read

Cysic today announced a strategic partnership with Billions to provide the hardware accelerated zero knowledge infrastructure required to scale privacy preserving identity verification to a global level. The partnership enables Billions to expand its identity network from millions to billions of users, making bot resistant, privacy first identity practical for mass adoption across Web3. As crypto adoption accelerates, trust has become one of the ecosystem’s most critical bottlenecks. Bots continue to farm airdrops,

AlphaTON Launches Claude Connector Powered by TON & Telegram

January 22, 2026 5 mins read

New open source solution brings conversational artificial intelligence to TON blockchain operations, making cryptocurrency accessible to mainstream users Today marks the launch of AlphaTON Claude Connector, a platform that integrates Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence with TON blockchain technology and is accessed through the Telegram messaging application. The system allows users to manage digital assets, execute transactions, and interact with blockchain services through natural language-based interaction. The platform addresses a critical barrier

FreeCrash.game Launches as a Free-to-Play Crash Game Simulator for Strategy Testing and Risk-Free Gameplay

January 22, 2026 2 mins read

Free Crash Game has officially launched FreeCrash.game, a free-to-play crash game simulator designed for players who want to test strategies, simulate gameplay, and understand crash game mechanics without risking real money. FreeCrash.game provides a strictly free environment where users can play crash-style rounds, experiment with timing and cash-out strategies, and observe gameplay patterns in a controlled, no-risk setting. The platform is aimed not only at beginners, but also at experienced crash

WSPN Partners with HIFI to Enable Seamless Cross-Border Stablecoin-Fiat Conversion for Institutional Clients

January 20, 2026 2 mins read

Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with HIFI, a licensed payment infrastructure provider, to enable institutional clients to seamlessly convert between stablecoins and fiat currencies for cross-border payment settlements. This partnership addresses a critical need in global commerce: efficient, compliant cross-border liquidity management. Through HIFI’s licensed infrastructure, WSPN’s institutional clients can now access enterprise-grade on/off ramp to convert digital assets

Mantle to Introduce New RWA Trading Capabilities and Sports Fan Economies with Fluxion, VOOI, SCOR in Upcoming Jan Livestream

January 18, 2026 4 mins read

Mantle, the high-performance distribution and liquidity layer connecting TradFi and on-chain finance, announced the January edition of its monthly livestream series, Mantle State of Mind – Episode 05. Titled “2026: The Next Wave of MoMNTum with New Builders on Mantle,” the session brings together Mantle’s core team and a new wave of ecosystem builders to kick off the year with forward-looking perspectives on product, growth, and ecosystem expansion. As the

Trusted Smart Chain Completes CertiK Audit, Advancing Secure RWA Tokenization

January 18, 2026 4 mins read

Trusted Smart Chain has reached a significant milestone in this context by completing a comprehensive security audit conducted by CertiK, a firm widely recognized for its work in blockchain security research and smart contract auditing. The audit represents an important step in Trusted Smart Chain’s broader strategy to serve as a blockchain purpose built for launching tokenized securities and real world assets, with security and compliance embedded at the base layer of

The Daily Income Model Behind DBTC DeFi That’s Replacing XRP & BTC Pump Chasing

January 10, 2026 2 mins read

DBTC DeFi today announced the launch of its fully automated decentralized finance platform, designed to generate daily yield without requiring trading, speculation, or ongoing user intervention. In a fast-moving market, where investors often struggle to respond to volatility in real time, DBTC DeFi introduces a system that aims to simplify yield generation by eliminating the need to time the market or actively manage positions. Why DBTC DeFi Exists DBTC DeFi

Everstake Partners with Cometh to Bridge Fiat and Crypto Staking Rewards for EU Institutions

January 8, 2026 3 mins read

Everstake, one of the largest global non-custodial staking providers for institutional and retail clients, has partnered with Cometh, a DeFi-native infrastructure provider and MiCA-licensed custodian, to give institutional and corporate clients across the European Union a simple, compliant way to turn fiat deposits into crypto staking rewards — and back into fiat. Cometh operates across the EU as a licensed custodian and DeFi service provider in full compliance with the Markets

Zoomex Launches Zoomex Card, Unlocking a New Path from Crypto Assets to Global Fiat Payments

December 30, 2025 4 mins read

Global cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex announced the official early registration for its latest payment product, the Zoomex Card. Designed to bridge the gap between crypto assets and real-world payment scenarios, the Zoomex Card aims to provide users with a Global Multicurrency bank account that’s connected to tradfi payment rails and crypto ramps, enabling seamless on / off ramps to fiat for cross border transactions. The Zoomex Card is jointly launched by Zoomex and