Google Unveils Universal Ledger in Ambitious Push Into Institutional Blockchains
Google Cloud has announced its plans for the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a layer-1 blockchain platform designed to serve as a neutral foundation for financial institutions worldwide. The initiative marks one of Google’s biggest moves into the rapidly unwinding institutional blockchains. The Universal Ledger is being positioned as a credibly neutral system that avoids […]
US Regulator Integrates Nasdaq Tool to Tackle Market Manipulation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has integrated Nasdaq’s advanced Market Surveillance platform to modernize its oversight systems and strengthen its ability to combat fraud, abuse, and market manipulation. The move represents a major step forward for the regulator, which has been relying on outdated monitoring infrastructure for decades. The new platform equips the CFTC […]
Ledn, Sygnum Renew $50M Bitcoin Loan Deal as Institutions Chase Yield
Crypto lending platform Ledn and Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum have refinanced a $50 million Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan, highlighting growing demand from institutional investors seeking higher-yield opportunities in the digital asset market. The refinancing marks a continuation of the firms’ partnership in developing secured credit products backed by Bitcoin. The deal was reportedly oversubscribed, reflecting […]
Swarm Network Secures $13M to Drive Decentralized AI Expansion
Swarm Network has raised $13 million to scale its decentralized AI verification platform, positioning itself as one of the frontrunners in the race to build trustless, community-driven artificial intelligence infrastructure. The funding was split between $10 million from the sale of tokenized Agent Licenses and $3 million from strategic backers, underscoring strong demand for alternative […]
Play Solana to Launch Handheld Gaming Device in October
Play Solana has confirmed that it will begin shipping its first handheld gaming device, the PSG1, on October 6, 2025. The console is designed to merge traditional gaming with blockchain functionality, positioning itself as a gaming hub and a Web3 platform. The PSG1 comes with an octa-core ARM processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of […]