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How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
Crypto

How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)

Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
Crypto

Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash

Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Smart contracts stories

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy
Crypto

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions
Digital Transformation

Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Crypto

OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
Encryption

Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
Crypto

Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Crypto

Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum
Crypto

Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum

Rayls launches Enygma, a compliance-ready privacy framework for Ethereum, enabling confidential transactions with optional auditor oversight and seamless integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Firewalls

Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall

Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform
Blockchain

DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform

The Depository Trust has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, set for live demonstration on 23 April, to enhance institutional DeFi operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Smart contracts stories

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000
Crypto

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AgriTrace launched to tackle AUD $3 billion food fraud losses
Data Analytics

AgriTrace launched to tackle AUD $3 billion food fraud losses

SQiBLE and Falconlabs have launched AgriTrace, a blockchain-based platform to combat AUD $3 billion annual food fraud losses in Australian agriculture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins
Crypto

Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate
Digital Transformation

Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate

Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Why real estate services must embrace AI now
Data Analytics

Why real estate services must embrace AI now

AI is revolutionising real estate by speeding up closings, enhancing fraud detection, and boosting efficiency, making the sector safer and more consumer-friendly.

By Robert Saunders • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025