Technology
Technology-related developments in the market and updates in the blockchain field.
Bonk DAO's $20 Million Heist: A Stark Reminder of Governance Vulnerabilities
Jul 10, 2026Polygon Network Surges with Mastercard Integration and Record Stablecoin Volume
Jul 6, 2026Binance Exits Centralized NFT Market: A Wake-Up Call for Digital Asset Custody
Binance is discontinuing its centralized NFT service, urging users to transfer their digital assets by July 3, 2026, highlighting the inherent risks and responsibilities in centralized platforms. This move underscores a broader shift in the NFT landscape towards decentralized ownership.
Jul 3, 2026Financial Giants Unite: "Open USD" Stablecoin Poised to Reshape Digital Commerce
A powerful consortium of financial and crypto heavyweights is backing "Open USD," a new stablecoin promising an open, low-cost, and high-throughput ecosystem with a unique revenue-sharing model. This initiative could significantly expand the stablecoin market, projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.
Jul 3, 2026Robinhood Bridges TradFi and Crypto with Public Mainnet Launch of Robinhood Chain
Robinhood has launched its Ethereum layer-2 network, Robinhood Chain, powered by Arbitrum, aiming to integrate traditional finance assets like tokenized stocks with crypto through innovative trading features.
Jul 2, 2026June 2026 Sees Over $75 Million Lost to Crypto Hacks Amid Persistent Vulnerabilities
Cryptocurrency platforms collectively lost approximately $75.87 million in June 2026 due to 40 separate hacking incidents, with compromised keys and bridge exploits remaining primary concerns.
Jul 1, 2026Securitize Eyes $400 Million Raise Before Landmark NYSE Debut
Tokenization firm Securitize is preparing for a substantial $400 million capital raise in anticipation of its upcoming listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ.
Jul 1, 2026XRP Ledger Surges with Stablecoin Activity and Tokenized Real-World Assets
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is experiencing remarkable growth, with stablecoin transfers soaring and significant inflows into tokenized real-world assets, notably Ondo's bond fund.
Jun 22, 2026Ethereum L2 Taiko Pauses Operations Amid Security Exploit; Users Urged to Withdraw
Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Taiko has temporarily halted all block production following a security exploit, advising users to immediately withdraw their assets.
Jun 22, 2026Major Banks Unite for Tokenized Deposit Network, Modernizing Payments
A consortium of over a dozen global banks has launched a new initiative to create a tokenized deposit network, aiming to bridge traditional finance with blockchain for large-scale digital payments.
Jun 19, 2026Coinbase Pioneers Real Ownership with New Tokenized Stock Offering
Coinbase has launched an innovative service allowing users to trade tokenized stocks, offering direct ownership of U.S. company shares and on-chain dividend distribution.
Jun 19, 2026Coinbase Unveils Tokenized U.S. Stocks Offering True Ownership and Dividend Payouts
Coinbase is set to launch tokenized U.S. stocks, providing international users with direct ownership and automatic dividend distribution, a significant step beyond derivative products.
Jun 18, 2026Coinbase Unveils Major System Update: AI, Unified Liquidity, and Options Trading
Coinbase has rolled out a significant system update, introducing an AI advisor, global unified liquidity, and options trading to enhance user experience and platform capabilities.
Jun 17, 2026Deprecated DeFi Platform Aztec Connect Suffers $2.1 Million Exploit
The older version of Aztec Connect has been exploited for approximately $2.1 million in cryptocurrency, highlighting the risks associated with legacy DeFi protocols. The current Aztec Network remains unaffected.
Jun 17, 2026Coinbase Bridges Worlds: US Stocks Now Tokenized, Complete with Dividends
Coinbase has launched tokenized US stocks, providing a novel way to invest in traditional equities on the blockchain. These tokens are backed 1:1 with the underlying shares and offer dividend payouts.
Jun 17, 2026SpaceX IPO Sparks Tokenized Stock Frenzy, Exposing Critical Execution Challenges
Following SpaceX's successful IPO, interest in tokenized stock products surged, but platform failures to deliver underlying assets revealed significant execution risks.
Jun 15, 2026LG Electronics Bets on Arbitrum for New Blockchain Venture
Global tech giant LG Electronics has announced its decision to develop a new blockchain utilizing the Arbitrum network, a move that has already seen a positive reaction in the ARB token's market price.
Jun 12, 2026