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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says blockchain and stablecoins are real and will be used by all

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Key Takeaways Jamie Dimon remarked that blockchain and stablecoin technologies are real. Dimon pointed out how smart contracts can improve efficiency. Share this article JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has acknowledged that blockchains and stablecoins are real technologies that will help deliver more efficient transactions and better customer experiences. “Crypto is real, if you mean blockchains, stablecoins, you have a JPMorgan deposit coin, you can move stuff. Smart contracts are real. All that stuff is real. It will be used by all of us to facilitate, you know, better transactions and…

Custodia Bank partners with Vantage Bank to launch blockchain platform for tokenizing deposits

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Key Takeaways Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank have partnered to introduce a blockchain platform enabling banks to tokenize customer deposits. The platform integrates tokenized deposits directly into banks’ core systems while complying with regulations. Share this article Custodia Bank, a Wyoming-based digital asset bank, has partnered with Vantage Bank, a Texas community bank, to launch a blockchain platform that enables traditional banks to tokenize customer deposits. The turnkey solution allows financial institutions to integrate tokenized deposits directly into their core banking systems while maintaining regulatory compliance. The platform supports tokenized…

TRON DAO expands global university network with new collaborations at Columbia and Harvard blockchain clubs

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Share this article Geneva, Switzerland, October 23, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced new collaborations with blockchain organizations at Columbia University and Harvard University. These initiatives extend TRON DAO’s academic network, which already includes collaborations with world-class universities such as Imperial College London, Yale University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, MIT, Cornell University, and the University of California, Berkeley. This expanding network reflects TRON DAO’s long-term commitment to advancing blockchain education and empowering…

NBA Top Shot kicks off 2025-26 season with star partnerships, player autographs, and blockchain enhancements

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Key Takeaways NBA Top Shot introduces rookie player partnerships and interactive collectibles for the 2025-26 season. Blockchain enhancements will place NBA highlights directly on-chain for greater security and authenticity. Share this article The National Basketball Association, National Basketball Players Association, and Dapper Labs have kicked off the 2025–26 NBA Top Shot season, featuring breakout rookies Cooper Flagg, Yang Hansen, and the next generation of hoop talent. This season, Top Shot’s going coast-to-coast with digital autographs and one-of-one signature collectibles from rising stars. Enhanced foils, textures, and interactive designs bring the…

Blockchain infrastructure firm Sign raises over $25 million in funding round led by YZi Labs, IDG Capital

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Key Takeaways YZi Labs and IDG Capital led a $25.5 million investment in Sign to advance sovereign blockchain infrastructure. Sign aims to bridge traditional finance with blockchain for national-scale digital identity and payment systems, targeting 50 million users in its first year. Share this article Blockchain infrastructure developer Sign has raised $25.5 million in a strategic investment round led by YZi Labs and IDG Capital, according to a Tuesday announcement. YZi Labs has doubled down on Sign after leading the company’s Series A round. The fresh capital will be used…

Coinbase Urges US to Use AI and Blockchain to Fight Crypto Crime

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Crypto exchange Coinbase has urged the US government to use blockchain analytics, artificial intelligence and other modern technology to curb financial crime in the space, in response to the Treasury Department’s request for comment on how to deter illicit activity in crypto.  In the letter penned by chief legal officer Paul Grewal, dated Oct. 17 and shared to X on Monday, he argued money laundering schemes have become increasingly sophisticated through the use of advanced technologies, and law enforcement needs to follow suit to counter them.  “Blockchain and other innovative…

Bolivia’s New President Rodrigo Paz Plans Blockchain Reform

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Bolivian President-elect Rodrigo Paz plans to tackle corruption in his country’s government using blockchain technology. The Associated Press reported Monday that Paz defeated rival Jorge Quiroga 54.5% to 45.5% and is set to take office on Nov. 8. Paz won Sunday’s runoff on a centrist, pro-market message and inherits an economy strained by fuel shortages and a US dollar squeeze, according to the AP. Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s run-off presidential election on Sunday. Source: AP For crypto observers, Paz’s government plan includes two concrete proposals related to digital assets and…

AI and Blockchain Will Spark Retail Revolution: Kevin O’Leary

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AI and blockchain will spark the “next revolution in business,” according to multimillionaire Kevin O’Leary, with AI being able to autonomously make retail purchases and using blockchain to take care of payments. In a three-minute video posted to X Saturday, the Shark Tank co-host and venture capitalist said blockchain will support an incoming wave of AI-driven transactions, handling everything from orders at Walmart and Target to burger shops and cafes: “You simply talk to your phone and say, I want a tall, low-fat latte, please. I’m going to be there…

Stripe’s Tempo blockchain raises $500M at $5B valuation

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Stripe’s blockchain project, Tempo, raised $500 million in a Series A round led by Greenoaks and Thrive Capital, valuing the payments-focused network at $5 billion, according to Fortune.  Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital and Ron Conway’s SV Angel also joined the round, while Stripe and Paradigm did not contribute additional capital, a person familiar with the deal said. The news comes less than two months after Stripe, a global payments and fintech giant, unveiled plans for its new layer-1 blockchain in partnership with Paradigm, a venture capital firm that invests in…

Privacy 2.0: Encrypted Computing’s Blockchain Revolution

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One of the core tenets of blockchain protocols has been the provision of privacy for users, even if the chains are publicly verifiable and relatively transparent. This is becoming increasingly important as personal privacy rights seem to be eroding, evidenced by the European Union’s recent push for a chat control law that would allow mass scanning of private communications and encrypted messages. The latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast delves into the importance of privacy-preserving protocols in conversation with Yannik Schrade, co-founder and CEO of Arcium. Schrade unpacks the…