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CMT Digital Closes $136M Fund to Back Next Wave of Blockchain Startups

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CMT Digital, a Chicago-based venture capital firm specializing in digital assets, has closed its fourth fund, raising $136 million to back blockchain startups. The fund will target founders developing the next wave of crypto infrastructure and applications, as regulatory clarity improves and institutional adoption accelerates, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Investment partner Sam Hallene told Fortune that the fund drew backing from a mix of wealthy individuals, family offices, and institutional investors, though he declined to name participants in the round. CMT Digital has already committed about a quarter…

Tether partners with Da Nang City to promote blockchain innovation in Vietnam

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Key Takeaways Tether has signed a partnership with Da Nang City, Vietnam, to implement blockchain-based governance solutions. This marks an expansion of Tether’s activities beyond issuing stablecoins, into public sector blockchain infrastructure. Share this article Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Da Nang City to develop blockchain-based governance solutions for the Vietnamese municipality. The collaboration will target blockchain policy development, sandbox frameworks, and tokenization of real-world assets. It also includes educational programs with universities to promote blockchain, peer-to-peer, and AI literacy, and…

Blockchain Has Earned Its Place In Sports As Core Infrastructure

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Opinion by: Dima Saksonov, founder and CEO of Atleta Network The sports industry has become the distribution channel for blockchain’s mainstream moment. Leagues, teams and venues are running verifiable ticketing, identity and rights-management systems as mission-critical infrastructure that operates at stadium scale. This shift has positioned sports organizations as decisive buyers that carry blockchain into everyday fan experiences. In the earlier cycles, crypto chased shortcuts to make a name in the mainstream, and the sports industry (eagerly looking for a fresh revenue stream) has become the first to embrace this…

Blockchain Onchain Revenue Nears $20B in 2025

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The blockchain industry is showing signs of newfound maturity — at least by one often-overlooked metric — pointing to broader adoption across decentralized finance, consumer apps and emerging sectors. According to a new Onchain Revenue Report from venture capital company 1kx, onchain revenue, as measured by user-paid fees, is on track to reach $19.8 billion in 2025. That follows a record-breaking $9.7 billion in the first half of the year alone. These fees represent the total amount users spend to transact directly on blockchain and related infrastructure, covering trades, swaps,…

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…