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Flow Capital to Tokenize $150M Private Credit Fund on Blockchain: Report

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Flow Capital Partners is planning to tokenize its private credit fund through Singapore-based DigiFT, Bloomberg reported Friday, as the Hong Kong credit manager looks to tap blockchain-based distribution for its next capital raise. According to the report, Flow Capital plans to bring its $150 million private credit fund on the blockchain through Singapore-based tokenization platform DigiFT by the end of April, seeking to raise an additional $30 million in tokenized shares by the end of 2026, Jacky Tian, chief investment officer of Flow Capital, said. The $30 million raise is…

Crypto Valley Captured 47% of Europe’s Blockchain Funding in 2025

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Switzerland’s Crypto Valley captured 47% of European blockchain venture funding in 2025, raising $728 million across 31 deals, according to an annual report released Wednesday by venture firm CV VC. Globally, blockchain venture funding rose 30% to $15.5 billion across 986 deals last year, while Crypto Valley’s total climbed 37% from $531 million in 2024, the report said. One deal did much of the heavy lifting. The Open Network (TON) accounted for $400 million of Crypto Valley’s 2025 funding haul, followed by Sygnum Bank at $58 million, stablecoin platform M0…

Visa Launches Validator Node on Tempo Blockchain for Stablecoin Payments

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Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, taking a direct role in verifying and processing transactions on a network designed for real-time stablecoin payments. Visa said the node is operated in-house using its own infrastructure and was developed over six months working with Tempo’s engineering team, positioning the company as an “anchor validator” alongside early participants including Stripe and Zodia Custody. The role places Visa in the transaction validation layer, where it helps order and confirm payments while supporting network security and performance during the network’s early…

Sreeram Kannan: Agents are transforming into ownable digital assets, blockchain provides stability against AI disruption, and Eigenlayer is redefining blockchain infrastructure

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Key takeaways Agents are emerging as a new form of digital assets, transforming ownership and value in the digital economy. Blockchains and cryptography offer stability in an AI-dominated world, as AI cannot disrupt these technologies. Current blockchain technologies lack the programmability needed for advanced applications like machine learning. Eigenlayer provides a platform for creating custom layers with shared security, enhancing blockchain infrastructure. The crypto market is not yet ready for hyper modularization due to limited market size and revenue. Eigenlayer has established itself as a market leader in its category,…

Ryan Lovell: Tokenization is revolutionizing finance, Chainlink ensures reliable data for blockchain applications, and understanding financial systems drives blockchain interest

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Key Takeaways Tokenization is transforming finance by converting legal claims into software, enabling new interactions. Chainlink addresses the critical issue of reliable data in blockchain applications. Understanding traditional financial systems can enhance interest in blockchain technology. Excel is a powerful tool often used for programming without users realizing it. The blockchain ecosystem is expected to grow beyond just a few dominant chains. Chainlink serves as a secure conduit for data to blockchains, crucial for application development. Middleware services are vital for developers navigating the complexities of different blockchains. Each blockchain’s…

CertiK unveils AI Auditor to improve early detection of blockchain vulnerabilities

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Blockchain security provider CertiK has launched its AI Auditor, a low-noise, high-signal security tool with open-source integrations for AI coding agents, to strengthen real-time web3 security workflows. Designed to find vulnerabilities in blockchain code, especially smart contracts, early in the development process, AI Auditor acts like an intelligent assistant for developers and auditors. It scans code, flags risks, and filters out irrelevant warnings so teams can focus on real threats. The system uses multi-stage validation and live threat intelligence to streamline security workflows while supporting human expertise and future AI-driven…

JPMorgan CEO Flags Blockchain Rivals as Kinexys Scales

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said “new technologies” are intensifying competition across the financial sector, with blockchain-based players emerging alongside traditional rivals. In his annual shareholder letter on Monday, Dimon identified artificial intelligence, data and advanced technology as “key to the future,” signaling a shift toward more automated, data-driven financial services. While blockchain and digital assets were not a central focus, Dimon acknowledged that “a whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain, which includes stablecoins, smart contracts and other forms of tokenization.” The comments come as JPMorgan continues…

Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Quantum Risks Grow

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Naoris Protocol has launched its mainnet, introducing a layer-1 blockchain designed to use post-quantum cryptography for transaction validation and network security. The network is live with limited, invite-only participation, allowing early users to run validator nodes and process transactions. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, it integrates cryptographic standards finalized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to address risks in existing blockchains, where current encryption methods could become vulnerable over time. Before mainnet, the protocol’s test network processed more than 100 million transactions and identified hundreds…

Chainalysis to Add ‘Blockchain Intelligence‘ Agents to Platform

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The analytics platform said it would begin rolling out the agents over the summer for use in investigations and compliance. Chainalysis is introducing blockchain intelligence agents which the analytics platform expects will provide investigative skills to users seeking AI solutions. In a Tuesday announcement at the Chainalysis Links conference in New York City, the company said the “blockchain intelligence agents” differ from typical AI tools based on language models, likening them to an “experienced analyst working at machine speed.” The company expects to phase in the agents this summer in…

Base Targets AI Agents in 2026 Blockchain Upgrade Plan

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Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base said it is upgrading key systems in preparation for an AI agent economy as part of its newly released 2026 roadmap, joining the race to support the growing agentic AI ecosystem.  AI agents are discovering crypto markets as their native economy, “building, owning, and trading alongside us,” said Base in its 2026 mission, vision, and strategy update on Tuesday.  Base added that its goal is to build a foundation for an AI agent economy by focusing on building global markets, scaling payments and stablecoins and…