The US Department of Commerce has teamed up with Chainlink to make official US macroeconomic data, including real GDP and the PCE Price Index, available on blockchain networks like Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum. This integration allows blockchain applications and smart contracts to access reliable government economic data directly onchain, potentially boosting the use and adoption of blockchain technology in sectors that rely on economic indicators. Market watchers will be observing how this development influences blockchain adoption and cryptocurrency market dynamics, as well as any future expansions of data feeds from the government.
The US Department of Commerce has partnered with Chainlink to publish official macroeconomic data, including GDP and inflation metrics, directly on ten blockchain networks. This marks the first time a federal agency has put economic statistics onchai...
Cryptocurrency prices exhibit varied changes, with Bitcoin trading slightly down at around $77,943 and Ethereum stable near $2,453. Some altcoins like ARB surged over 30%, and CRV rose nearly 19%, indicating selective investor interest. Stablecoins r...
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market rallied strongly, adding about $500 billion to push total market capitalization above $2.7 trillion. This surge was driven by the U.S. Treasury's decision to double bond buybacks and supportive comments from ...
CME Group introduced two new multi-asset cryptocurrency benchmarks: the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index, which tracks 10 major tokens excluding Bitcoin and Ether, and the CME CF Crypto Market Index, which includes Bitcoin and Ether alongside 10 other la...
In H1 2026, DeFi hacks caused $1.3 billion in losses, with over 40% from KelpDAO and Drift Protocol breaches exploiting infrastructure flaws. In response, Aave and LayerZero have cut support for multiple low-activity 'ghost chains' to reduce risks li...
