Researchers from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) tested a prototype using the XRP Ledger Devnet to verify the integrity and origin of official statistical datasets by recording cryptographic fingerprints rather than full data on the blockchain. The system demonstrated median publication latency of 3-5 seconds and verification times of 1-2 seconds in controlled tests, allowing recipients to confirm data authenticity quickly. This experimental prototype is not intended for production and does not imply BIS endorsement of XRP as an investment. Future development could enhance data privacy and support automated verification by AI, but significant operational and governance work is needed before any official deployment.
USDT0, a Tether-backed stablecoin, launched on the Stellar blockchain on September 2, 2026, using LayerZero's interoperability standard to enable seamless cross-chain transfers and unified liquidity access. This launch connects Stellar to a broader U...
Amid renewed macroeconomic fears and rising US Treasury yields reaching levels unseen since early 2025, investors are rotating toward safe-haven assets. The Federal Reserve's planned $12.5 billion Treasury purchase may ease financial conditions by in...
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group's lawsuit challenging the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's bitcoin perpetual futures. The CFTC argues CME lacks standing because it can list similar perpetual f...
British American Tobacco's Modern Oral segment expanded by 65.9% in the first half of 2026, now holding a 39.2% volume share in key markets like Sweden, Norway, Poland, and the US. This growth reflects a shift as oral nicotine products attract new us...
The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund ETF (FXU) is recommended as a buy, seen as a strong way to benefit from a possible recovery in the utilities sector. FXU uses a unique growth and value screening approach that has outperformed traditional utili...
