Morningstar: KuCoin Co-Hosts 2026 World Laureates Summit to Advance Digital Infrastructure and AI-Blockchain Integration
KuCoin Co-Hosts 2026 World Laureates Summit to Advance Digital Infrastructure and AI-Blockchain Integration
Finextra: Blockchain and crypto trends in 2026: bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi
Blockchain is a distributed ledger that allows for more transparent and verifiable record keeping. Although associated mostly with money and finance, it can be used widely. There are still many barriers to its widespread adoption, including confidence and regulation.
After a turbulent 2022, blockchain and stablecoins are coming back into the limelight — this time with the involvement of major financial institutions. This marks a step-change in the world of finance, and is set to fundamentally alter how we exchange value. The coming change could be just as disruptive as the emergence of the internet.
Blockchain: in from the cold and set to disrupt the world of finance
Many people know it as the technology behind Bitcoin, but blockchain’s potential uses extend far beyond digital currencies.
While technology is advancing healthcare access and treatment, the risk of data breaches and compromised patient data is also rising. Healthcare data breaches can have far-reaching consequences including patient data exposure, identify theft and millions of lost dollars. Blockchain-powered data storage can enhance the security of healthcare data, and minimize the risks linked to cybersecurity ...
The most encouraging benefit of blockchain technology is the incentive it creates for participants to work honestly where rules apply equally to all.
A convergence is emerging as banks integrate blockchain infrastructure while blockchain platforms adapt to meet the requirements of regulated institutions and global enterprises.
Blockchain technology introduces a new dimension to the governance of digital commons. Blockchain enables transparent record-keeping and decision-making processes by providing a decentralized and tamper-resistant ledger.
What is asset tokenization? Asset tokenization is the process of creating a digital representation, called a "token", of a real-world asset on a distributed ledger or blockchain. These tokens are programmable, traceable and can be transferred peer-to-peer. Each token acts as a digital certificate of ownership or a claim to a portion of an asset.
The tokenization of financial assets on the blockchain is gaining momentum at an institutional and governmental level. The process could help overcome fragmented financial flows and foster greater industry collaboration. The benefits of tokenization in capital markets will increase exponentially as more institutions and infrastructures see the advantages for themselves.
A new class of blockchain networks are emerging, not as speculative playgrounds, but as economic operating systems – economic OSs – for the public internet. Their role is simple and profound: to provide a neutral, tamper-resistant and programmable environment for money, assets, contracts and governance to exist natively online.
In 2024, the global market for blockchain in media, advertising and entertainment surpassed $4 billion. By 2030, this figure is projected to reach almost $89 billion. The forecasted growth is ...
Since 2016 it has been a tradition for me to deliver a blog on blockchain and crypto in which I present the main trends for the new year. Looking back, 2025 was an eventful year for the blockchain and ...
Blockchain and crypto trends in 2026: bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi