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IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Software-as-a-Service

IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
ISDA & Tokenovate launch CDM taskforce for post-trade automation
Digital Transformation

ISDA & Tokenovate launch CDM taskforce for post-trade automation

ISDA and Tokenovate have launched a taskforce to develop open-source automation for post-trade processes, starting with interest rate reset workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Ledger launches Nano Gen5 with touchscreen & expanded app
Unified Communications

Ledger launches Nano Gen5 with touchscreen & expanded app

Ledger launches Nano Gen5, its first touchscreen crypto hardware wallet with Bluetooth, NFC, and updates to its app and enterprise offerings, priced at $179.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Check Point earns recognition for real-time blockchain security
Blockchain

Check Point earns recognition for real-time blockchain security

Check Point secures a spot on Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech 2025 for its real-time security solution safeguarding public blockchain platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps
Cloud Security

Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

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NCC Group to secure 21X's regulated digital asset bourse
Firewalls

NCC Group to secure 21X's regulated digital asset bourse

NCC Group will secure 21X's EU-licensed digital asset exchange with managed detection, response and incident handling services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift
Smart contracts

UK capital markets to be reshaped by tokenisation & T+1 shift

UK capital markets will transform by 2025-26 with tokenisation of settlements and a shift to T+1, boosting liquidity and cutting operational risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season
Fintech

Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season

Australia's peak retail season intensifies with US tariffs, as retailers leverage real-time payments, smart contracts, AI, and cross-border solutions to boost cash flow.

By Steven Dooley • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny
Blockchain

The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny

The US penny's retirement signals a shift to blockchain micropayments, enabling fast, cheap digital transactions once hindered by legacy payments systems.

By Ásgeir Óskarsson • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Tokenovate expands senior team to drive digital settlement growth
DevOps

Tokenovate expands senior team to drive digital settlement growth

Tokenovate has bolstered its senior engineering team with four key hires to enhance digital settlement and meet rising client demand ahead of T+1 settlement in 2027.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tokenovate launches Novat Protocol for instant T+0 settlement
Fintech

Tokenovate launches Novat Protocol for instant T+0 settlement

Tokenovate unveils Novat Protocol, enabling instant T+0 settlement to boost liquidity and cut risks in tokenised asset markets under existing regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Unified Communications

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation
Data Analytics

Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation

Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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