Blockchain

In the financial markets, these digital representations of debt securities aim to increase accessibility, efficiency and transparency. Understanding tokenized debt gives a better grasp of blockchain-based financial instruments and how decentralized finance (DeFi) is changing lending, investing and borrowing.

This article summarizes three key insights from 2024, makes 25 predictions for 2025, reflects on lessons learned, and concludes by sharing 19 favored tokens.

An in-depth exploration of blockchain virtual machine evolution, comparing EVM's established ecosystem advantageswith emerging altVMs' innovations in security and performance. The article examines the transition from EVM dominance to a multi-VM future, culminating in the vision of full-stack blockchain applications.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the concept, technical path and market potential of chain abstraction, and explores its key role in changing the traditional financial system and promoting the development of the cryptocurrency market. Based on the author's personal research experience and perspective, the article introduces the chain in detail The core points of abstraction include its impact on cross-chain bridges and interoperability, and how to promote industry development through intent architecture and chain abstraction solutions directly facing users.

This article delves into the four major frameworks in the Crypto x AI domain: Eliza ($AI16Z), GAME ($VIRTUAL), Rig ($ARC), and ZerePy ($ZEREBRO). It analyzes their technical characteristics, market positioning, and industrial impact. The article provides a detailed comparison of these frameworks' usability, scalability, adaptability, and performance, exploring their potential and limitations in various application scenarios.

This article delves into the key strategies for achieving market capitalization growth in the crypto space, and emphasizes the importance of launching projects early. The article analyzes the advantages of early launches, such as validating ideas, establishing a leading position, and forming community effects, and points out that product building is not the only determining factor; team background and community building are equally important.

As Donald Trump steps into the presidency on January 20, 2025, the world anticipates his implementation of promised cryptocurrency reforms including positioning the US as the capital of global cryptocurrency, halting suppression of the crypto industry, opposing the development of CBDCs, and establishing Bitcoin reserves.

As 2024 ended and 2025 began, I reflected on my crypto journey and drawing insights from OpenGuild Vietnam discussions, yappers around Ethereum and Optimism Superchain. Here’s a deep dive into the key technical and strategic developments shaping Polkadot and Ethereum in 2025.

This article details the current status of tax practices in major global crypto markets, including crypto asset tax policies and regulations in the United States, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It analyzes the types of taxes, tax rates, and taxable entities related to cryptocurrency assets across these regions, and explores the varying treatments of cryptocurrencies as "property" or "assets" in different countries.

Purchasing Power Parity provides clear insight and a deeper understanding of price disparity and how exchange rates are determined, enabling policymakers, investors, and economists to evaluate economic conditions globally. Learn how Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) compares currency values and living costs across countries, and its role in understanding price disparities, exchange rates, and global economic conditions.

BOB is a Hybrid L2 platform that merges Bitcoin’s unmatched security with Ethereum’s DeFi innovations. By leveraging trust-minimized bridges, seamless cross-chain interoperability, and Bitcoin-backed liquidity, BOB is revolutionizing decentralized finance. Learn how BOB’s hybrid architecture creates a more secure and efficient DeFi ecosystem, unlocking new potential for Bitcoin in the world of decentralized finance.

Discover GUNZ, a Layer 1 blockchain platform by Gunzilla Games, designed to bring true ownership of in-game assets through NFTs.

Find out more about Ontology’s solution for data privacy and security.

ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first bank to offer retail cryptocurrency trading services, has pioneered the integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum trading into traditional banking apps. Working with HashKey Exchange and operating under Hong Kong's regulatory framework, the bank offers its 800,000 users a secure and convenient way to invest in cryptocurrencies. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the merging of traditional finance with digital assets while setting an important precedent for Asian financial institutions. It may inspire more banks to adopt similar approaches as they transform from traditional services into comprehensive digital financial platforms.

This article draws parallels between the evolution of stablecoins and the history of the U.S. banking system, offering an in-depth exploration of their developmental paths and technical frameworks. It analyzes fiat-backed, asset-backed, and strategy-backed stablecoins, highlighting their pivotal role in payment innovation and the financial ecosystem. Stablecoins are reshaping the way payments operate by simplifying value transfer and establishing a parallel market to traditional financial infrastructure.