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UNICEF Partners With Crypto Exchange Firm To Train 300 Girls In Blockchain
Crypto exchange Bitget signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people, according to a Monday announcement.
The agreement brings Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition led by UNICEF’s Office of Innovation.
The initiative aims to reach 300,000 participants — including adolescent girls, parents, mentors and teachers — across eight countries: Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco and South Africa.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitget-unicef-partner-blockchain-education-girls
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$20M Raised For Cross Chain Infrastructure Firm
The cross-chain infrastructure development firm OneBalance raised $20 million in Series A financing, bringing its total funding to date to $25 million.
Cyber Fund and Blockchain Capital led the round, which saw additional support from Mirana Ventures and L2IV. As part of the investment, Blockchain Capital general partner Spencer Bogart has joined OneBalance’s board of directors, the company confirmed to The Block.
OneBalance aims to improve the user experience of web3 products through its cross-chain integration product, Toolkit. The product allows developers to enable seamless cross-chain transactions for users — such as transferring assets or earning yield — without requiring them to monitor bridges or gas fees. The firm plans to use its $20 million financing to increase its employee headcount and to expand the functionality of its Toolkit product.
https://www.theblock.co/amp/post/357668/cyber-fund-and-blockchain-capital-lead-20-million-series-a-for-cross-chain-infrastructure-firm-onebalance
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Blockchain Currently Accounts For Less Than 1% Of $300T Global Financial System
Shifting political dynamics have sparked renewed interest in blockchain among mainstream U.S. corporations. The Trump administration has advocated for a clear regulatory framework for crypto in support of the industry.
The crypto industry also is currently experiencing a surge in IPO activity. Circle, a leading issuer of the USDC stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, went public this month with a valuation of $8 billion. Several other crypto companies also have filed for IPOs or are reportedly exploring the possibility.
Are legacy financial institutions at large prepared for crypto? Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, doesn’t think so. Johnson helms a nearly 80-year-old, publicly traded financial institution. She writes in a Fortune opinion piece that financial institutions have attempted to integrate digital asset technology for more than 10 years “with little to show for their efforts,” as the total value of blockchain-based finance comprises less than 1% of the $300 trillion global system.
https://fortune.com/2025/06/16/corporate-cfo-warming-up-blockchain-stablecoins/
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Blockchain Provides A Decentralized Payment Rail For B2B
Within B2B cross-border payments, blockchain can act as a decentralized payment rail. With automated compliance checks through the use of smart contracts and custom transaction tracking, it can enable businesses to perform transfers directly across borders in minutes.
https://www.financemagnates.com/fintech/the-future-of-b2b-payments-will-blockchain-finally-solve-cross-border-payment-inefficiencies/amp/
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Decentral Identity Company Partners With Stable Coin Company
Digital identity company World has expanded its partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle.
The company announced Wednesday (June 11) that Circle’s USDC and CCTP V2 (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) had gone live on World Chain.
“If you’re saying to yourself, ‘I thought USDC was already on World,’ you’ve actually hit upon the ‘so what’ of all this,” World said in its announcement.
“Almost two million humans on World already held bridged USDC in their World App wallets. It’s now upgraded to native USDC issued directly by Circle. World is uniquely globally distributed with over 27 million users in over 160 countries.”
But now, Circle has converted all existing bridged USDC held on World Chain to native USDC, meaning it is now 100% backed by “highly liquid cash and cash-equivalent assets,” the company said.
“This automatic upgrade makes it the regulated digital dollar that’s trusted globally by users and developers today,” World added.
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/circles-native-usdc-goes-live-on-worlds-blockchain/
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60% Of Fortune 500 Companies Working On Blockchain Initiatives
An increasing number of mainstream companies are experimenting with blockchain technology, according to a new report.
Around 60% of Fortune 500 executives say their companies are “working on blockchain initiatives,” according to a new survey published by crypto exchange Coinbase on Tuesday, in partnership with GLG Research. That’s a 4% increase from last year. Many of these crypto projects are related to the use of blockchain technology for payments and settlements, supply-chain management, and blockchain infrastructure.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/growing-number-fortune-500-companies-180249961.html
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Asset Tokenization On The Blockchain Is It’s Main Practical Use
While the initial blockchain hype has faded, the technology has found a practical niche in areas like “asset tokenization” within financial markets. This allows assets like real estate or company shares to be represented by digital tokens on the blockchain, enabling easier, faster and cheaper trading.
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90% Of Over Hyped Enterprise Blockchains Failed By 2019
In 2017, blockchain was everyone’s focus. Presented as a revolutionary technology, blockchain offered a decentralised way to record and verify transactions, unlike traditional systems that rely on central authorities or databases.
US soft drinks company Long Island Iced Tea Corporation became Long Blockchain Corporation and saw its stock rise 400% overnight, despite having no blockchain product. Kodak launched a vague cryptocurrency called KodakCoin, sending its stock price soaring.
These developments were less about innovation and more about speculation, chasing short-term gains driven by hype. Most blockchain projects never delivered real value. Companies rushed in, driven by fear of missing out and the promise of technological transformation.
But the tech wasn’t ready, and the solutions it supposedly offered were often misaligned with real industry problems. Companies tried everything, from tracking pet food ingredients on blockchain, to launching loyalty programs with crypto tokens, often without clear benefits or better alternatives.
In the end, about 90% of enterprise blockchain solutions failed by mid-2019.
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Regulatory Clarity Needed Even As Fortune 500 Companies Jump Into Blockchain
About three in five Fortune 500 companies are working on blockchain initiatives, Coinbase found in its State of Crypto second quarter report based on questions posed to executives from these firms.
Roughly half the participants said that their companies had increased spending on blockchain while one in five said it was a key part of their firms' strategies, although many also expressed concerns about regulation.
"So, the future of money is here and it has only just begun," the report said. "But it's clear greater regulatory certainty is still required for the potential of crypto to be fully realized."
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An Attempt To Reconcile Public Blockchains With GDPR
As the Ethereum ecosystem and its core principles evolve to address data privacy concerns, a new proposal recommends a modular compliance strategy as a path to reconcile public blockchains with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
On Monday, a proposal drafted by Ethereum community member Eugenio Reggianini suggested the use of modular architecture for effective data management and privacy.
“By pushing personal data to the edges (wallets and DApps), using offchain storage with metadata-erasure, and splitting roles cryptographically, we can focus GDPR controller duties on a small set of entities, while the wider network becomes mere processors or falls out of scope,” Reggianini said.
Ethereum’s transition to a modular architecture could enable the integration of various privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), which, according to Reggianini, can achieve GDPR compliance in permissionless blockchain environments.
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The Open Ledger Attempts To Become The Sovereign Data Blockchain For AI Technologies
Blockchain protocol OpenLedger reportedly plans to commit $25 million to AI and Web3 developers.
As CoinDesk reported Monday (Jun 9), the capital will be available via OpenCircle, a launchpad created by OpenLedger to help developers create artificial intelligence (AI)-focused protocols.
The report notes that the funding is happening amid increased interaction between the blockchain and AI industries.
For example, Telegram said recently it would incorporate the xAI chatbot Grok onto its messaging app, while also accepting the TON token for crypto payments.
“AI is currently an extractive economy, profiting from invisible labor and centralized training pipelines,” said Ram, a core contributor at OpenLedger. “OpenCircle turns that model inside out. We’re building a system where anyone who contributes, whether through code, data, or compute, owns a piece of the value they help create.”
According to the report, OpenLedger raised $8 million in a seed round last year as it looked to become the “sovereign data blockchain for AI technology.” The company also inked a deal with restaking protocol Ether.fi to bolster AI model development and security.
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Ripple Contributes Another $5M For Blockchain Development In The Asia Pacific
Ripple is doubling down on blockchain innovation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, committing over $5 million in additional funding through its global University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). Spanning six countries—with renewed partnerships in South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and new grants in Taiwan and Australia—this investment reflects Ripple’s long-standing dedication to cultivating next-generation blockchain talent and supporting world class academic research.
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FIFA Launches Its Own Blockchain For Web3 Products
FIFA has launched its own blockchain using Avalanche’s Subnet technology, ending its previous partnership with Algorand. The shift allows FIFA full control over how its Web3 products—including digital collectibles, games, and fan platforms—are developed and integrated.
The move also brings improved scalability and compatibility with Ethereum-based tools.
By building on an EVM-compatible chain, FIFA now enables wallet support from widely used apps like MetaMask, lowering entry barriers for users globally. It also makes it easier for developers to build decentralised applications and connect to broader DeFi and NFT ecosystems.
The blockchain can scale independently, a key advantage during major events like the World Cup.
FIFA Collect has fully migrated to the new blockchain, offering faster transactions and new utility features, such as NFT-based perks tied to real-world events. A new arcade-style mobile game, FIFA Rivals, launches in June and will let fans trade in-game NFT cards on the Mythos chain.
FIFA’s blockchain now supports interactive and tokenised experiences, turning football fans into participants with digital ownership and direct influence.
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Ripple Feeding Japans Insatiable Appetite For Tokenized Assets
In a powerful step toward accelerating blockchain innovation in Asia, Ripple has partnered with the Web3 Salon project—supported by JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization and powered by the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, a prominent Web3 startup ecosystem and strategic enabler in the region.
This new collaboration reflects a shared commitment to nurturing Japan’s digital asset ecosystem—an environment known for its deep technical talent, strong regulatory frameworks, and increasing appetite for innovation in financial services and tokenized assets.
https://ripple.com/insights/unlocking-innovation-in-japan/
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AI, Blockchain and Drones Uniting For AgriTech
What if drones, AI, and blockchain could reshape the way we feed the world—starting in Malaysia?
That vision is becoming reality through a AgriTech initiative that integrates drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology.
In an effort to support sustainable farming and technological innovation, Farmsent, DroneDash, and SkyX have announced a partnership to launch an advanced smart AgriTech network spanning over 490,000 acres of palm plantations in Malaysia.
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Blockchain To Combat $50B Worth Of Global Food Fraud
A growing number of experts warn that food fraud is quietly draining up to $50 billion from the global food industry each year. It can also put consumers at risk of serious illness.
According to industry insiders, blockchain technology could help stop counterfeit and adulterated products. Yet rolling out such systems across complex supply chains will demand big investments and careful planning.
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Moving Agricultural Assets Such As Cacao Onto The Blockchain
Dimitra has partnered with MANTRA to bring agricultural assets like cacao and carbon credits onto the blockchain.
The partnership allows MANTRA holders to invest in smallholder farmers.
Despite a recent crash in MANTRA's OM token, Dimitra pushed forward with the partnership due to MANTRA's strong team and regulatory credentials.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/06/03/agri-tech-firm-dimitra-partners-with-mantra-to-bring-cacao-carbon-credits-onto-the-blockchain
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