Categories: BLOCKCHAIN

Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack

Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack

In this week’s edition of the Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, insights from Adeniyi Abiodun highlight a significant shift expected in the institutional approach to…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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Blockchain Barely Gets a Mention as AI Dominates CES 2026 Trend Predictions

Blockchain Barely Gets a Mention as AI Dominates CES 2026 Trend Predictions

At CES 2026, the focus shifted predominantly towards AI-driven personalization and innovative monetization models, overshadowing discussions about blockchain technology. This…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition

Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition

Fireblocks has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency space by acquiring TRES for $130 million. This acquisition enables Fireblocks to enhance its offerings in crypto…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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IBM’s crypto partner Dfns integrates Concordium for Web3 compliance

IBM’s crypto partner Dfns integrates Concordium for Web3 compliance

Dfns has made a significant move by integrating Concordium’s layer-1 blockchain into its Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform. This integration aims to enhance compliance within…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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Lloyds leads charge in using blockchain to disrupt UK banking

Lloyds leads charge in using blockchain to disrupt UK banking

Lloyds Banking Group is exploring the potential of blockchain technology to transform banking practices in the UK. Chief Executive Charlie Nunn highlighted that "deposit…

1/7/2026 3 min read

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Fintech ETF Defies 2025 Slump, Gaining 30% on AI Bet

Cathie Wood’s ARK Fintech ETF Defies 2025 Slump, Gaining 30% on AI Bet

Cathie Wood's ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF has reported a notable return of 29% in 2025, managing to outperform the broader industry despite a prevailing downturn.…

1/3/2026 2 min read

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Flow scraps rollback plan after pushback over decentralization, security

Flow scraps rollback plan after pushback over decentralization, security

The Flow blockchain recently faced a significant challenge following a $3.9 million exploit. In response to this incident, a proposed remediation plan was met with mixed…

12/30/2025 2 min read

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Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization

Flow scraps blockchain 'rollback' plan after community backlash over decentralization

Flow, a layer-1 blockchain network, has decided to abandon its plan for a "rollback" following significant backlash from its community. This decision comes in response to…

12/29/2025 2 min read

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Flow validators urged to halt work after divisive blockchain rollback

Flow validators urged to halt work after divisive blockchain rollback

The Flow Foundation has faced significant backlash for its decision to roll back the layer 1 Flow blockchain in response to a $3.9 million exploit. This controversial move has…

12/29/2025 2 min read

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Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

Uniswap's token burn, protocol fee proposal backed overwhelmingly by voters

Uniswap's recent governance proposal has received overwhelming support from its community, marking a significant shift for the platform's native token, UNI. This proposal aims to…

12/26/2025 3 min read

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Aave governance vote ends in rejection after community pushback

Aave governance vote ends in rejection after community pushback

A recent governance vote within the Aave community has resulted in a rejection, underscoring significant disagreements regarding the management and direction of the protocol.…

12/26/2025 2 min read

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CZ proposes fix to address poisoning after investor loses $50M

CZ proposes fix to address poisoning after investor loses $50M

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has recently emphasized the need for enhanced security protocols within the blockchain industry. This call to action comes in light of a…

12/25/2025 2 min read

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