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- [Hyperliquid Seeks Feedback on HIP-4 Prediction Market Templates](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/hyperliquid-core-contributors-ask-for-hip-4-template-feedback/): The latest development focuses on the HIP-4 testnet template, which is created to facilitate standardized structures for deploying outcome prediction markets. The template can be accessed through on-chain queries or the testnet API. Each template family uses an incrementing integer suffix to identify its latest version. As per the information, the testnet currently contains 16 template records, including older versions. When only the highest version from each template family is counted, there are approximately 12 latest templates covering seven different market structures. 
- [Ripple Expands Korean Banking Push With Jeonbuk Bank Partnership](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/ripple-lands-jeonbuk-bank-as-its-third-korean-deal-of-2026/): Ripple has teamed up with JB Jeonbuk Bank, making it the first regional bank in Korea to use Ripple Payments for cross-border remittances. The move targets business customers who rely on international transactions. Instead of relying on traditional transfers that take days, Jeonbuk Bank will switch to Ripple Payments, which promises near real-time settlement, operating 24/7.
- [Blockstream Launches Swaps as Boltz Stays Offline](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/blockstream-launches-swaps-as-boltz-stays-offline/): Blockstream has launched a public beta of Blockstream Swaps, an atomic swap service for Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid, after fellow provider Boltz suspended its swap services earlier this month, citing a rise in automated and AI-assisted attacks against its infrastructure. Blockstream said the service was already in development before the suspension and is intended to add another provider to the ecosystem rather than replace existing services.
- [Stellar Protocol 28 to Boost Smart Contracts and Network Scaling](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/three-changes-in-stellar-protocol-28-explained/): Stellar Protocol 28, Adapter, is on the way.
- [Marketnode to Offer BNY Investments Funds on Stellar](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/what-marketnodes-bny-deal-does-and-does-not-tell-us/): Marketnode is set to offer selected BNY Investments funds through the Stellar network, bringing a group of established investment products onto blockchain-based infrastructure. The arrangement will allow institutional and accredited investors in Asia Pacific to access the funds through Marketnode's digital infrastructure, with tokens representing selected BNY Investments funds issued on-chain.
- [SEC Prepares Two Crypto Initiatives as Digital Asset Bill Stalls](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/sec-moves-on-crypto-rules-while-congress-stalls/): The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing two initiatives for the US crypto industry as a landmark digital asset bill stalls in Congress. The regulator is expected to hold an open meeting Friday to discuss a tailored offering regime for investment contracts that involve crypto assets.
- [NEAR Plans Quantum-Resistant Security for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/near-post-quantum-plan-for-cross-chain-assets/): NEAR Protocol is rolling out a new plan to safeguard assets across different blockchains, looking ahead to a post-quantum cryptography era. NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin recently explained how the protocol could tie together Chain Signatures and NEAR Intents, making it possible for users to hold assets from networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and various stablecoins, all with just a NEAR account.
- [NYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Platform for Tokenized Securities](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/nyse-pushes-t1-with-blockchain-settlement-platform/): The New York Stock Exchange is developing an infrastructure platform designed for the on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, aiming to integrate blockchain technology into core financial markets. Speaking at a National Assembly seminar in Seoul on August 10, NYSE Group President Lynn Martin confirmed the exchange's participation in a July tokenization pilot run by The Depository Trust Company.
- [MIR4 Character NFT Trades Cross 40,000 as Blockchain Economy Grows](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/mir4-character-nft-trades-pass-40000/): Wemade’s MMORPG MIR4 has reached a new milestone as character NFT trades have surpassed the 40,000 mark. The game continues to expand its blockchain ecosystem, giving players more ways to exchange digital assets. The figure is modest against the game's player base, but it points to continued participation in MIR4's digital economy.
- [Theta EdgeCloud Adds Z.ai’s GLM-5.2 to Its Decentralised Network](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/theta-edgecloud-integrates-z-ais-glm-5-2-model/): Theta Network has finalized the integration of GLM-5.2, the flagship artificial intelligence model developed by Z.ai, into its decentralized computing platform, Theta EdgeCloud. The integration gives developers access to a 744-billion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts model under an MIT licence.
- [Proof of Play Shuts Down and Open-Sources Its Blockchain Gaming Code](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/proof-of-play-shuts-down-open-sources-its-code/): Proof of Play is closing, saying it could not build a product and sustainable business that proved out its Web3 gaming thesis at scale. The studio announced the decision on August 4. The studio set out to build fully onchain games with permanence and community ownership.
- [POAP Shuts Down After Five Years as Business Model Falls Short](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/poap-is-shutting-down-after-five-years/): Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP), known as one of the most recognizable Web3 projects for digital attendance collectibles, is shutting down after over five years in operation. Co-founder Isabel Gonzalez made the announcement public on Monday, explaining the company could not build a sustainable business without straying from its original mission, which it was unwilling to do. The decision follows several months in maintenance mode and ends a company behind millions of blockchain-based attendance badges.
- [Coldcard Firmware Flaw Drains $89M in Bitcoin From 4,585 Wallets](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/coldcard-firmware-flaw-drains-89m-in-bitcoin/): A firmware vulnerability within the Coldcard hardware wallet ecosystem has enabled unauthorized actors to drain approximately 1,367 BTC, valued at nearly $89 million, from over 4,585 individual user addresses. The defect, which changed how seed phrases were generated on specific hardware units, traces to a March 2021 firmware build and went undetected for five years.
- [Polygon’s Ithaca Upgrade Adds Automatic Block Producer Failover](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/polygon-activates-ithaca-upgrade-on-mainnet/): Polygon has rolled out its Ithaca upgrade on the mainnet, which brings new infrastructure updates that aim to make network payments more dependable. The upgrade activated at block 50,185,000 and focuses on keeping transactions going even when a block producer runs into trouble, stopping certain transactions from slowing down the network, and giving node operators better tools to monitor the blockchain’s health.
- [Pi Network Sets August 11 Deadline for Protocol 26 Node Upgrade](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/pi-network-rolls-out-protocol-26/): — Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) July 29, 2026
- [Solana Lifts Block Limit to 100M CUs for Higher Throughput](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/solana-block-capacity-raised/): Solana has activated a big network upgrade that accelerates the blockchain's maximum block size from 60 million to 100 million compute units (CUs), marking a 66% jump in block capacity. The change went live on the mainnet on July 29, at the start of epoch 1009, succeeding deployments on testnet and devnet.
- [Cardano Foundation Partners With Reef Data eG for On-Chain Financial Reporting](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/cardano-foundation-reeve-data/): The Cardano Foundation has partnered with Hamburg-based data cooperative Reef Data eG to improve transparency in cooperative financial reporting through blockchain technology. They’re rolling out the open-source Reeve platform, which lets organizations record and verify financial activity on the Cardano blockchain. The idea is quite straightforward: show things like sales numbers, reward payouts, and member payments right on the blockchain. That way, whether you are a cooperative member or an auditor, you can check the numbers yourself without having to trust internal spreadsheets.
- [Top 6 Crypto Conferences Happening in August 2026](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/insights/blockchain-crypto-events-conferences/): If you are a founder, developer, investor, researcher, or even an enterprise leader, this current crypto events calendar is exactly what you need to know about all upcoming crypto conferences in August 2026.
- [Circle Secures IBM Blockchain Patents for USDC Expansion](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/circle-secure-ibm-blockchain/): Circle has snapped up a massive chunk of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, instantly turning itself into the top blockchain patent holder in the United States and supercharging the tech stack behind USDC, CPN, Arc, and its wider onchain infrastructure.
- [Blockchain Association Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act Now](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/blockchain-groups-clarity/): On July 24, the Blockchain Association revealed that it has written a joint letter to the Majority Leader in the Senate. This letter basically expresses its support for Senate floor consideration of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (Clarity) Act. In the letter, the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Digital Chamber have also expressed their support in order to advance the regulatory framework.
- [Ostium Resumes Trading in Stages After $24M Oracle Hack](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/ostium-perps-trading-reopen/): On July 23, Ostium, a decentralized perpetual trading platform on Arbitrum specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), announced the reopening of trading at 10:00 AM ET. The reopening will take place in stages after a major security incident that occurred on July 15, when about $23.75 million in USDC was stolen from its liquidity provider vault.
- [Sui Launches Hashi Testnet for Native Bitcoin Collateral](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/sui-hashi-testnet-bitcoin/): On July 22, Sui, a leading Layer-1 network, announced the launch of the Hashi Testnet in order to bring native Bitcoin collateral to its blockchain network. The launch will allow developers, institutions, and builders to test Bitcoin-based financial applications in a real-world setting before the mainnet goes live.
- [How Does a Crypto Trading Bot Work? And Why Do Some Fail?](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/learn/how-crypto-trading-bots-work/): The global crypto market sees over $100 billion in daily trading volume, while leading exchanges process millions of transactions each day. A human trader cannot monitor hundreds of trading pairs, respond within milliseconds to changes, or analyze thousands of posts on social media at once. This is where the AI crypto trading bot market comes into play. The market has grown rapidly with platforms offering traders, including amateurs and corporates, access to automated trading services.
- [Morpho Launches Midnight with Fixed-Rate DeFi Lending](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/morpho-midnight-base-lending/): On July 21, Morpho, a lending infrastructure on Ethereum, announced the launch of Morpho Midnight, a noncustodial protocol for fixed-rate, fixed-term credit on the Base blockchain, along with its new Markets App.
- [bStocks Hits $2.5B Volume on BNB Chain in Trading Milestone](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/bstocks-2-5-bnb-chain-record/): On July 20, BNB Chain, a leading blockchain launched by Binance, revealed another major achievement for the blockchain network in the tokenized equities area after crossing $2.5 billion in trading volume of bStocks.
- [Zcash Releases Zebra 6.1.0 with Four Security Fixes](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/zcash-zebra-security-fixes/): On July 17, the Zcash Foundation revealed the launch of Zebra 6.1.0, which is the latest version of its popular Rust-based Zcash full node software. This update is very important for the network and users as it brings a new tool for wallets and adds 4 major security fixes. However, there are no new changes made to the network rules.
- [BNB Chain Beats Ethereum in Tokenized Treasury Growth](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/bnb-chain-tokenized-growth/): In its latest post, Token Terminal stated that BNB Chain has emerged as the leading blockchain in tokenized treasuries growth this year, having added more than $2.8 billion in tokenized treasuries. With this number, BNB Chain has outpaced Ethereum’s growth over the same timeframe.
- [Blockchain Association Seeks Developer Safeguards in CLARITY ACT](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/blockchain-association-brca/): On July 15, the Blockchain Association revealed that they have approached the U.S. Senate to raise its demand to provide protections for software developers in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY ACT).
- [Artemis CEO Tells Robinhood Chain to Ditch Memecoin Trend](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/artemis-ceo-robinhood-chain/): In the latest post on X (formerly Twitter), Artemis CEO Jon Ma urged Robinhood to steer its newly launched blockchain away from becoming a memecoin platform.
- [Tempo Launches Receive Policies to Stop Unwanted Token Transfers](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/tempo-receive-policies-token/): On July 13, Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain supported by Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm, introduced “Receive Policies” on its mainnet. The new policy is expected to solve the biggest problem in blockchain transactions, which is the inability to easily control or block unwanted incoming transactions.
- [Aave Introduces Stable Vaults with Fixed-Rate Yield](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/aave-launch-stable-vaults/): On July 9, Aave, a popular lending protocol in the decentralized finance sector, announced the launch of Stable Vaults. This new infrastructure product will allow wallets, exchanges, payment applications, and other fintech platforms to integrate fixed-rate stablecoin yields into their offerings.
- [BNB Chain Unveils 100K TPS Layer-1 for AI Trading Agents](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/bnb-chain-layer-1-ai-agents/): Today, as part of its H2 2026 Technical Roadmap, BNB Chain announced its plan to develop and launch a new Layer-1 blockchain specifically designed for agentic trading.
- [Justin Sun Declares Completion of BTTC Bridge Sunset Program](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/bttc-bridge-sunset-complete/): On July 7, Justin Sun, founder of TRON blockchain and owner of BitTorrent, announced that the BTTC Bridge Sunset Program, also known as the BTTC Cross-Chain Bridge Retirement Plan, has been completed.
- [Polkadot Staking Reforms Go Live, ENS Proposes DAO Shake-Up](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/polkadot-stake-ens-proposal/): On July 6, Polkadot, an open-source "Layer 0" blockchain protocol, announced that staking referenda #1909 and #1910 are now live. On the same day, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is planning to bring a major shift in how its DAO operates.
- [What Are Layer 1 And Layer 2 Network Blockchains?](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/learn/layer1-layer2-blockchain-explained/): Blockchain technology has changed the way digital transactions are processed by eliminating the need for centralized intermediaries. With increasing adoption, however, scalability, transaction processing speed, and fees have become major issues. To fully understand how blockchain technology functions (Layer 1 vs. Layer 2), you must first understand blockchain layers.
- [Solana Records 3.77 Billion Non-vote Transactions in June](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/solana-hits-3-77-b-in-june/): In the latest post shared on X on July 3, Solana, a popular Layer-1 blockchain network, celebrated its new record as it recorded more than 3.77 billion non-vote transactions in June. This is the new monthly all-time high amid growing activities on the network with real-world use.
- [Hyperliquid Research Collective Shakes Hands with HL Eco](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/hrc-with-hl-eco-hyperliquid/): On July 2, Hyperliquid Research Collective and HL Eco announced a major partnership. The partnership will combine Hyperliquid Research Collective’s detailed research and analysis with HL Eco’s real-time analytics and data dashboards to make the Hyperliquid ecosystem easier for users to access. 
- [SecondFi Releases Hardware Wallet Guide Following ADA Wallet Hack](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/secondfi-hardware-wallet/): On July 2, SecondFi, the Emurgo-backed Cardano self-custody and neofinance platform formerly known as Yoroi Wallet, released a detailed Hardware Wallet Migration Guide following the revelation of a wallet generation software vulnerability that was exploited in late June.
- [Robinhood Goes Live With Its Native Layer-2 Blockchain](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/robinhood-chain-goes-live/): On July 1, Robinhood, an American financial company, announced the launch of Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum-based Layer-2 blockchain developed to bring stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other real-world assets on-chain. 
- [Ethereum Institutional Unveiled Amid Foundation Shakeup](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/ethereum-institutional-plan/): On July 1, the Ethereum blockchain network got a new non-profit organization, Ethereum Institutional, in order to boost the institutional adoption of Ethereum.
- [XRPL EVM v11 Rolls Out Staking, Cross-Chain Security Upgrades](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/xrpl-evm-v11-targets-security/): Peersyst Technology posted today, July 1, 2026, on the social media platform X that the upcoming XRPL EVM v11 update will focus on strengthening the sidechain's security and resilience. Rather than introducing new user-facing features, the release adds longer staking lock periods, stricter validator controls, safer cross-chain transfers, and expanded security testing. The company also said a Testnet proposal could arrive this week, followed by Mainnet upgrades.
- [Qubitcoin Shares Technical Update on Quantum Proof-of-Work](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/qubitcoin-update-quantum-pow/): On June 30, Qubitcoin, a Layer-1 blockchain project based on Proof-of-Work (PoW) along with quantum-based tasks, revealed its first monthly update. 
- [Polygon Turns Deflationary in 2026 After Removing 107M POL](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/polygon-deflationary-burn/): On June 30, Polygon CEO Sandeep Nailwal confirmed that his blockchain became officially deflationary in 2026, when 107.7 million POL tokens were burned, and only 105.2 million new tokens were minted. It means that the circulating supply actually dipped in the first 6 months of this year.
- [OKX Launches OKX.AI, Turns AI Agents Into Digital Workers](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/okx-launch-okxai-ai-workers/): OKX announced today, June 30, 2026, that it has launched OKX.AI, a blockchain-powered platform built around a simple but powerful idea that AI agents should be able to do real work, get hired, get paid, and build a reputation over time. The company is pitching it as a marketplace for the agent economy, where agents are not just helpers in the background but active participants in digital work.
- [Canton Network Rolls Out Zero-Downtime Upgrade ‘LSUs’](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/canton-network-lsus-upgrades/): On June 29, Canton Network announced that it has rolled out a major technical upgrade with the launch of Canton version 3.5 and introduced Logical Synchronizer Upgrades (LSUs), along with the introduction of Logical Synchronizer Upgrades (LSUs).
- [Solana Blockchain Hits 154M Transactions, Highest in the Past Quarter](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/solana-154-m-transactions/): According to Chainspect, on Saturday, the Solana blockchain network recorded more than 154 million transactions in the past quarter.
- [Vitalik Buterin Explains Blockchain Obfuscation in New Essay](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/vitalik-explains-obfuscation/): Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum and one of the most influential figures in the blockchain industry, posted his latest essay on X today, June 29, 2026. The essay, which is titled "Obfuscation: Building the Final Boss of Cryptography," talks about how to give someone a program that works without revealing how it works on the inside.
- [Base Patches Sequencer Bug, Debate Shifts to Design](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/base-post-mortem-debate/): Base published a full post-mortem on social media platform X, after two-separate block-production outages on June 25 and 26. The company posted that the engineers found a bug in the sequencer's block-building logic that let a stable in-memory journal persist after a failed transaction. This journal then caused a valid transaction to be processed on top of an incorrect state, which produced a block that other nodes could not accept. Base fixed the root cause, patched sequencers, and confirmed that no user funds were at risk.
- [Bridges TVL Tumbles Below $45B Following Exploit Spree](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/bridges-tvl-drops-exploit/): Amid growing security incidents on blockchain-based platforms, the total value locked on cross-chain bridges witnessed a significant blow after it dropped below $45 billion on June 27.
- [China’s BPBC Blockchain Boosts Audit Quality, Study Reveals](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/china-bpbc-blockchain-audit/): The report clearly highlights improvements in audit quality after companies adopted the Blockchain Platform for Bank Confirmations (BPBC). The integration of blockchain technology has helped the banking sector to reduce the manipulation of operating cash flows within client firms. According to the report, there were major improvements in those companies, which were involved in major manipulation before the system was integrated.
- [Toss, Poseidon Build Blockchain AI Data Platform](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/toss-team-poseidon-ai-data/): Toss, a South Korean fintech app, has launched a user-paid AI data operation in partnership with blockchain AI infrastructure firm Poseidon. The deal, which was signed in late June, will allow Toss's 30 million users to contribute real-world data, like voice, photos, and video, via a new mini-app called Numo, and receive cash rewards in return.
- [Base Delays B20 Registry Activation After Mainnet Stall](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/base-delays-b20-registry/): On June 26, Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, announced a delay for the mainnet activation of its B20 token standard’s registry following a major technical issue on the network.
- [Zcash TVL Drops Following Bug Incident in Orchard Pool](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/zcash-tvl-drops-pool-bug/): Zcash, a leading privacy-focused network, experienced a drop in its total value locked following the discovery of a 4-year-old vulnerability present in its Orchard shielded pool.
- [Cardano Calls on SPOs to Test Leios on Musashi Dojo](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/cardano-calls-spos-leios/): Cardano has recently released a testnet for its public trials, dubbed Musashi Dojo, which is used to implement Leios, an entirely new layer to improve the scalability of the network. With this, Cardano is urging stake pool operators (SPOs) to participate by running prototype nodes, testing performance, and reporting issues.
- [Polygon Transactions Per Second (TPS) Grows 5x in 12 Months](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/polygon-tps-grows-5-times/): On June 25, Polygon founder, Sandeep Nailwal, shared a big update regarding the layer-2 scaling solution, highlighting a 5 times growth in its transaction per second (TPS).
- [Base Network Recovers After 2-Hour Mainnet Stall](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/base-network-faces-stall/): On June 25, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base experienced a major mainnet stall that halted block production and disrupted normal operations.
- [Arbitrum Surpasses $341M in Tokenized Non-US Govt Debt](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/arbitrum-hit-341-non-us-debt/): On June 24, Arbitrum secured second place on the tokenized non-U.S. government debt leaderboard, with a total value of $341.9 million.
- [Understanding White Label NFT Marketplace: It’s Development, Build & Launch](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/learn/white-label-nft-marketplace/): This guide aims to help readers learn about white label NFT marketplace functionality, white label solutions compared to custom-built platforms, approximate cost, and why tokenized RWAs present even more opportunities in 2026. 
- [Wall Street Bulls’ Golden Elon Surges 300x, Earns Mona Lisa Tag](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/wall-street-bulls-golden-elon/): While the hype of non-fungible tokens is almost dead, there is a rare NFT from the Wall Street Bulls collection in the market that is still grabbing headlines as some collectors have given it the tag of "the Mona Lisa of NFTs" after it soared by around 300X increase in value in a single day; however, there is a different side to this story.
- [Everstake Introduces Blockspace for Solana Users](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/everstake-blockspace-solana/): On June 19, Everstake, a leading non-custodial staking platform on Solana, announced the launch of Blockspace.
- [US Regulators Propose Customer ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/us-cip-rules-for-stablecoin/): On June 18, five leading U.S. Financial Regulators proposed a new rule that would require blockchain-based stablecoin issuers to implement a Customer Identification Program (CIP), which is a similar program that is required for the traditional banking sector.
- [Best Crypto Telegram Channels & Groups 2026 ](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/insights/best-telegram-crypto-channels-groups/): Telegram is saturated with random crypto groups, so finding a reliable one isn’t easy. Unfortunately, scammers, fake signal providers, or pump-and-dump operators run many of these groups, making the search even more overwhelming. 
- [OKX Integrates Chainlink Data Streams on X Layer Mainnet](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/okx-chainlink-x-layer-data/): On June 17, OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, revealed a major integration of Chainlink Data Streams on the mainnet of X Layer, which is its Ethereum Layer-2 network.
- [ZIGChain Announces Strategic Partnership with Fasset](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/zigchain-fasset-expansion/): On June 16, ZIGChain, a layer-1 blockchain developed on the Cosmos SDK, announced its major partnership with Fasset, a stablecoin-based digital banking platform.
- [FalconX Joins Taurus-NETWORK to Boost Liquidity](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/falconx-joins-taurus-network/): On June 15, FalconX, a leading institutional digital asset prime brokerage platform, announced that it is joining the Taurus-NETWORK in order to boost on-chain liquidity.
- [The Rise of Solana: How It Became the Retail Chain of Choice ](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/learn/rise-of-solana/): The growth of the Solana blockchain has been incredible due to its advancements in speed, flexibility, low cost, and productivity. A surge in the number of people following the Solana price live has made it appealing to both retail and institutional investors worldwide. It was created as an alternative solution to bottlenecked networks through advanced tech and has evolved into a complete universe with a unique identity. Most blockchains in the market are complex and come with a steep learning curve with respect to their functionality. Solana on the other hand, is much more beginner-friendly.
- [AerodromeFi Deploys on Arc to Boost Liquidity for Stablecoin](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/aerodromefi-arc-stablecoin/): On June 12, Arc, a leading Layer-1 blockchain developed by Circle for the stablecoin ecosystem, announced that AerodromeFi will deploy its exchange infrastructure on the Arc blockchain network. AerodromeFi is part of the Aero unified platform from Dromos Labs.
- [LG Electronics Partners with Arbitrum on Blockchain Ads](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/lg-arbitrum-blockchain-ad/): On June 11, LG Electronics, which is a leading South Korea-based electronics company, revealed its partnership with Arbitrum, a leading layer-2 scaling solution on the Ethereum blockchain network.
- [Helius Acquires Light to Develop ZK Privacy Solutions](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/helius-acquires-light-zk/): On June 10, Helius, a leading infrastructure provider on Solana, announced that it is acquiring Light Protocol. Helius is a leading platform that is known for its RPC nodes, APIs, and tools for developers.
- [XRPL Partners with Peersyst Technology to Boost Security](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/xrpl-peersyst-security/): 🔔 We’re excited to partner with the new and vibrant @XRPLF team to expand the strong monitoring and alerting system for the $XRP Ledger. Network security is now more important than ever 🛡️ https://t.co/DtVhIPLDXr
- [Aztec, Wonderland Collaborate on New Token Standard & Tools](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/aztec-wonderland-privacy/): On June 8, Aztec, which is the leading privacy-based Layer 2 network on the Ethereum blockchain, announced its latest partnership with Wonderland, which is a popular engineering team for developing basic tools in the crypto sector.
- [XRPL Stablecoin Supply Hits $762M with Strong RLUSD Growth](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/xrpl-stablecoin-supply-762-m/): On June 7, XRP Ledger, a leading blockchain network, experienced an impressive growth in the supply of stablecoins, soaring over $762 million. 
- [Zcash Shares Update on “Exploitable” Bug in Shielded Pool](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/zcash-founder-bug-pool-issue/): On June 4, Zooko Wilcox, a founder of Zcash, shared a detailed update regarding the recent bug fixing and security issues on the network.
- [Zcash Co-Founder Says Block Explorer Issue Led to Outage](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/zcash-founder-outage-issue/): On June 3, the Zcash founder, Josh Swihart, shared an official statement over the recent outage on the network that sparked panic within the community after many block explorers displayed that the network had stopped creating new blocks for around 4 hours.
- [TRON Gets First Securitize-Issued Tokenized Fund ‘HLSCOPE’](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/tron-securitize-hlscope-fund/): On June 2, Securitize, a leading tokenized platform, announced the launch of Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (HLSCOPE) on the TRON blockchain network, which is the first Securitize-based tokenized fund on TRON.
- [How Investors Use Morningstar Data to Compare Cryptocurrency](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/insights/morningstar-fund-data-crypto-analysis/): When retail investors and financial advisors want to evaluate these digital asset vehicles, they turn to the same trusted platform they use for mutual funds and blue-chip equities: Morningstar. As an independent investment research powerhouse, Morningstar provides standardized data that strips away the marketing hype surrounding blockchain technology. This allows investors to evaluate digital assets through a cold, analytical lens.
- [Solana Urges Developers to Build Fully Onchain Perpetuals](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/solana-onchain-perpetual/): Amid the positive regulatory developments in the U.S. regarding crypto perpetual future markets, on June 1, the Solana Foundation, an organization behind the popular blockchain, urged developers to develop fully on-chain perpetuals, derivatives, and related trading apps on Solana.
- [Sui Releases Detailed Post-Mortem on 3 Mainnet Outages](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/sui-investigation-report/): On May 31, the Sui Network team officially shared a detailed report on the recent incident outages between May 28 and May 30. This report breaks down the issues with important details. This report explains the mechanism of gas charging logic that appeared after the 1.72 upgrade.
- [Inside Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026: Speakers, Agenda, and Web3 Innovation](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/insights/inside-global-blockchain-show-riyad/): The Middle East is quickly establishing itself as a leading region for blockchain technology, digital asset development, and Web3 network-building activities. Saudi Arabia has developed into a primary center for technology funding, digital business change, and future financial systems. The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026 establishes itself as an essential platform for founders, investors, enterprises, policymakers, and developers.
- [Sui Mainnet Faces Major Network Stall on May 28](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/sui-blockchain-stall-may-28/): On May 28, the Sui suffered another major outage on the network after the network paused for almost six hours due to technical issues. 
- [China Taps Blockchain for Housing and Smart City Push](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/news/china-turns-to-blockchain-for-smart-city-infrastructure/): China's State Council has announced that it will integrate blockchain technology within housing transactions, property registration, and wider urban governance as part of its latest "15th Five-Year Plan" for its urban renewal program.

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- [Top 7 Crypto Trading Bots You Should Try Before 2027](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/best-crypto-trading-bots/): To make a proper choice, it is important to understand how crypto trading bots work. This guide focuses on choosing the right platform rather than explaining the theory behind crypto trading bots.
- [Top 5 Prediction Market Platforms in 2026-2027](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/top-5-prediction-market-platforms/): That overall setup is why prediction markets get described as information markets or crowd forecasting tools. Rather than a single bookmaker setting a single price, thousands of participants keep adjusting it, continuously, as fresh information shows up. This could be polling data, financial reports, weather patterns, or breaking news. Since prices update in real time when new information arrives, prediction market platforms have been increasingly cited by researchers, journalists, and even AI systems as a kind of live signal, alongside traditional polls and expert forecasts.
- [Top 10 Blockchain Stocks to Invest In: The 2026 Strategy Guide](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/top-10-blockchain-stocks-to-invest-2026/): Discover the best blockchain stocks to buy in 2026. Ranked picks with risk level, growth drivers, and analysis — from Coinbase to BlackRock. Blockchain innovations have matured into solutions for many products, including digital payments, tokenized assets, DeFi, enterprise solutions, and services for large institutional investors. As the market matures, more people will seek public companies that can capitalize on these innovations without directly investing in cryptocurrencies.
- [Top 5 Crypto Research and Analysis Tools in 2026](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/best-crypto-research-tools/): The cryptocurrency market runs 24/7, so making informed decisions is more important than ever. Whether you are an investor, trader, fund manager, or blockchain researcher, using a reliable crypto research tool can really boost your grasp of market shifts, on-chain activity, and new, emerging trends. 
- [5 Best Cross-Chain NFT Marketplaces in 2026](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/5-best-multi-chain-nft-marketplaces/): Cross-chain NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea, Magic Eden, OKX, Binance, and Coinbase have changed how NFT marketplace models allow interaction between artists and collectors. These marketplaces now support many popular chains or networks, such as Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, providing users with access to many new potential buyers while also allowing greater liquidity. This means now creators can market their artwork in front of a larger audience than ever before. What’s more is that creators no longer have to pay the same high gas fees associated with Ethereum while making their NFTs available for purchase on different blockchains.
- [Top 5 Crypto Exchanges with Built-in NFT Marketplaces](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/crypto-exchanges-with-built-in-nft-marketplaces/): The development of cryptocurrency exchanges, integrated with non-fungible token (NFT) markets, has changed how individuals engage with digital assets. These exchanges have created all-encompassing environments, combining trading, collecting, and participating in Web3. What used to involve two separate platforms, namely, crypto exchanges and NFT marketplaces, is now accomplished using one platform without any additional effort or time. This transition is due to the increasing demand for enhanced efficiency, liquidity, and access to NFT trading platforms by 2026. 
- [Best 5 Multi-Chain Wallets for DeFi and NFT Collectors](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/best-multi-chain-wallets-for-nft-collectors/): This shift has been propelled by technological advances beyond accounts with seed phrases, for example, smart accounts, multi-party computations (MPC), and ERC-4337 account abstractions. The advancements these technologies have made will allow multi-chain wallets to be more secure, modular, and programmable.
- [Top 5 Blockchain Ecosystems Dominating Market Share Right Now](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/top-5-blockchain-ecosystems/): Token prices fluctuate significantly and are often based on speculation, while the blockchain ecosystem growth includes both real-world uses, developer activity, depth of the network’s infrastructure, and community support as evidence of long-term sustainability. Top blockchain ecosystems with strong fundamentals encourage ongoing development, adoption from users, and ongoing investment, which creates a network effect, allowing an ecosystem to maintain value through its growth, evolve as technology advances, and provide more than temporary excitement through new price increases. A majority of today’s market share is driven more by actual activities and use cases in existing blockchain ecosystems rather than simply by price narratives, making the ecosystem’s strength a more reliable indicator of long-term success and sustainability in the blockchain networks.
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- [Top 5 Most Secure Crypto Wallets for Storing NFTs and Tokens](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/5-secure-crypto-wallets/): Thanks to the growing popularity of NFTs and cryptocurrencies, there are various wallets that let you purchase, sell, or store both NFTs and cryptocurrencies in the same location. While they provide this great facility, users need to ensure that they can protect their NFTs from phishing scams, vulnerabilities in smart contracts, and cyber attacks, with additional layers of security. 
- [5 Best NFT Marketplaces for Artists and Creators](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/5-nft-marketplaces-for-artists-creators/): Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have marked a new era of opportunity for creators of all types, no matter whether they are digital artists, illustrators, or musicians. NFT marketplaces for artists work as powerful access points where they can mint, exhibit, and securely sell their materials with proper ownership and global exposure. But it’s essential to choose the right platform according to where one’s needs lie, whether it’s for visibility, royalties, community engagement, or creative freedom. If you are looking for the best NFT marketplaces for artists, this article helps you find the top platforms you should consider.
- [5 NFT Marketplaces with the Lowest Fees for Buyers and Sellers](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/lowest-fees-5-nft-marketplace/): As more developers and collectors enter the space, the demand for free NFT marketplaces with competitive and transparent fee structures continues to grow. Whether you want to mint your first NFT or manage a large collection, minimising gas and platform fees is important for profitability.
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- [Hubert Jacob Henry Schiff Explores the Future of Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/future-of-gold-backed-crypto/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKJL1GUMnl4
- [Murad Mahmudov on Why Meme Coins Matter More Than Ever in 2025](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/murad-on-meme-coins-and-crypto/): In the enthralling keynote, Murad Mahmudov delves into the whole meme coin phenomenon, relating it to NFTs and describing what really goes on in this cycle for investors to focus on. He reasons why community and culture drive the markets of today, what strategic approach to follow to pick good meme coins, and how Solana has caught up with retail momentum. Moreover, Mahmudov roams around macroeconomics and what is to embark upon as a next phase for crypto growth, thus bringing forth some essential learnings to all investors setting foot in 2024 onward.
- [The Sandbox is Redefining the Future of Gaming and Digital Ownership](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/sandbox-future-of-gaming/): In a conversation with Sebastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, we dig into how the platform empowers creators and gamers alike through digital ownership, easy-to-use creation tools and a functioning Web3 ecosystem. Having more than 6 million wallets, over 500 games designed by creators, and partnerships with A-list celebrities such as Snoop Dogg and The Walking Dead, The Sandbox is at the forefront of forming the convergence between entertainment, gaming, and blockchain technology. Upcoming events such as Alpha Season 4 give a lot of life to the community, and fast onboarding with open publishing aims to give more power to content creators and rebuild the future of the Metaverse.
- [How Roshan Raghupathy Is Secretly Reshaping the Future of Blockchain](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/roshan-raghupathy-from-microsoft-to-blockchain-innovator/): In this interesting interview Roshan Raghupathy talks about his ground-breaking work Marlin aiming to improve the scaling & developer experience of blockchain by connecting Web2 to Web3.
- [Rushi Manche on DeFi’s Future, Web3 Growth & Security](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/inside-defis-future-rushi-manche-on-web3-and-security/): Rushi Manche dives into the hurdles and possibilities that blockchain technology presents, particularly when it comes to boosting security and encouraging global adoption.
- [Angel Versetti on Blockchain’s Future & Innovation](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/angel-versetti-on-blockchain-privacy-innovation-future/): Angel Versetti on Blockchain's Future shares his deep-rooted passion for crypto, discussing both its disruptive potential and the challenges it faces from entrenched institutions.
- [How Binance Labs is Leading in Blockchain Investments](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/insights-on-how-binance-labs-is-leading-the-way-in-blockchain-investments/): From traditional finance to crypto innovation journey shares Alex Odadju from Binance Labs, reminiscing on maverick industry moments and visionaries including Caden.
- [Yat Siu on Web3, Blockchain, and Gaming’s Future](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/yat-siu-crypto-billionaire-on-web3-blockchain-and-gaming/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRHwE8lJNl0
- [The Blockchain Security Expert You Need to Hear From](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/exclusive-with-dyma-budorin-the-blockchain-security-expert-you-need-to-hear-from/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4XCvGqgGUE
- [Polkadot, Tezos & Beyond: Charlie Hu on What’s Next](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/polkadot-tezos-beyond-charlie-hu-reveals-the-next-big-thing-in-blockchain/): Charlie Hu has pinpointed a crucial turning point in Bitcoin's evolution, highlighting how Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens have played a significant role in drawing builders into the ecosystem. In a recent podcast, he offered some intriguing insights into how these changes are reshaping the Bitcoin landscape:
- [Kevin Soltani on Dubai’s Web3 & Blockchain Future](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/expert-insights-kevin-soltani-on-dubais-web3-growth-blockchain-future/): The conversation delves into the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem, concentrating on Dubai and Southeast Asia. It examines cultural and business dynamics and how "yes" usually means "maybe" in the world of networking. Kevin from Gima Group shares his journey—from trading on Wall Street during the 2008 financial crisis to uncovering Bitcoin in 2011 and eventually establishing crypto mining and Web3 investment firms. He expounds on market expansion, investment strategies, and the evolution of the industry, contrasting the present-day Dubai situation with the potential Southeast Asia environment. The conversation revisits early Bitcoin mining, major industry collapses such as Mt. Gox, and how music, technology, and crypto meet.
- [Nansen CEO Reveals Key Crypto Trends](https://www.timesofblockchain.com/globalblockchainshow/nansen-ceo-reveals-key-crypto-trends/): In this episode of the Global Blockchain Show, we have a discussion with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, on current trends such as AI-powered on-chain, the rise of meme coins & multichain ecosystems, tracking profitable traders & wallets, and the branding effect of market maker visibility. Alex Svanevik built Nansen to reflect blockchain analytics and provide tools to help on-chain investors track and analyze market interactions.
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