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The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.

What to know about Blockchain

Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.

Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.

Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.

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Recent Blockchain News

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited
Malware

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited

Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.

Yesterday

Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Digital wallets

Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service

Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.

2 days ago

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Regulation

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

2 days ago

Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Crypto

Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use

Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.

4 days ago

Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Crypto

Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform

Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.

4 days ago

WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype
Crypto

WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype

Arbitrum's first-half income reached USD $6.19 million as WisdomTree's revenue-led valuation framework gives enterprise adoption new weight.

4 days ago

Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Crypto

Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up

Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.

4 days ago

Animoca Brands & Franklin Templeton expand tokenised assets
Distributed Ledger

Animoca Brands & Franklin Templeton expand tokenised assets

The partnership could widen institutional access to tokenised assets as NUVA adds offerings beyond its Provenance Blockchain-linked vaults.

This month

Singapore Bitcoin investors want returns, survey finds
BitCoin

Singapore Bitcoin investors want returns, survey finds

Wealthy investors are increasingly seeking yield from Bitcoin holdings, with security, custody and succession planning shaping their choices in Singapore.

This month

Sygnum brings Fidelity tokenised liquidity to Singapore
Tokenisation

Sygnum brings Fidelity tokenised liquidity to Singapore

Accredited investors in Singapore can now hold a regulated US dollar liquidity product on-chain, as tokenised cash management tops USD 15 billion.

This month

Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
Data Protection

Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI

It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.

This month

Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance
Productivity

Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance

Banks and funds could move collateral across blockchains without rebuilding systems, as the new platform targets fragmented tokenised finance markets.

This month

StraitsX to launch SGD stablecoin on Monad blockchain
Digital wallets

StraitsX to launch SGD stablecoin on Monad blockchain

Users on Monad could gain access to the first native Singapore dollar stablecoin, while StraitsX expands into payments and settlement use cases.

Last month

Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance
Integral

Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance

Asia's growing share of stablecoin payments is pushing banks and regulators to focus on governance, liquidity and cross-border rules.

Last month

D3 launches Frontier for priority access to new domains
Domain Names

D3 launches Frontier for priority access to new domains

Priority access to more than 1,600 new internet domains will be tied to blockchain vault deposits as ICANN opens its rare expansion round.

Last month

DTCC & iCapital partner on private markets infrastructure
Productivity

DTCC & iCapital partner on private markets infrastructure

The tie-up could make private investments easier to handle for wealth advisers and asset managers as demand for alternatives grows.

Last month

XREX & Morpho host Singapore summits on stablecoins
Crypto

XREX & Morpho host Singapore summits on stablecoins

More than 600 delegates are expected in Singapore as stablecoin regulation remains unsettled and institutions push deeper into onchain finance.

Last month

Brickken joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
Data Protection

Brickken joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust

Interoperability gaps could slow tokenised finance as the Barcelona-based firm adds its standards work to a wider open-source debate on digital assets.

Last month

Episode Six launches E6 Token Control Ledger for banks
Fintech

Episode Six launches E6 Token Control Ledger for banks

Banks can now track tokenised deposits and stablecoins against backing funds even when core systems go offline.

Last month

Bybit launches global campaign to broaden financial platform
Shares

Bybit launches global campaign to broaden financial platform

Users can now access stocks, gold and foreign exchange alongside crypto as the exchange pushes into payments, wealth and AI tools.

Last month

Job Moves