Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) connected to Kinexys Digital Payments, JPMorgan Bank’s blockchain-based digital payments system, as a settlement solution for cross-border B2B payments.   Mastercard and JPMorgan joined forces to improve…

In October 2014, a team from Blockstream introduced the innovative concept of “pegged sidechains” in their paper, “Enabling Blockchain Innovations with Pegged Sidechains.” The aim was to improve Bitcoin’s functionality…

The government of Zanzibar created a national blockchain sandbox, where startups can test innovative technologies before scaling them. The programme was developed by LedgerFi IT Solutions and runs on the…

The Vietnamese government officially unveiled the National Strategy on the Application and Development of Blockchain Technology. The initiative aims to establish a legal framework, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. Ho…

Chainlink launched an updated version of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The solution’s new functionality enables financial institutions to ensure complete transaction privacy. Chainlink’s CCIP was updated. According to the…

Singapore’s largest financial holding company launched a suite of banking services based on distributed ledger technology (DLT). The initiative is designed to provide institutional clients with tools for faster and…

Blockchain network Stellar implemented Mastercard’s Crypto Credential solution to enhance transaction verification on the network. The integration is designed to increase the security of crypto transfers on Stellar. The Stellar…

The government of Palau unveiled a prototype system for issuing and managing blockchain-based savings bonds. This solution will enable fundraising for the country’s infrastructure projects, providing local citizens with a…

Boerse Stuttgart Group successfully tested blockchain to reduce securities settlement time from two days to a few minutes. Boerse Stuttgart Group, the second largest stock exchange in Germany and one…