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Top VPNs in 2025: Best Picks for Privacy and Performance
If you’re trying to find the best VPN for privacy, streaming, or general internet security, the decision can feel overwhelming. With dozens of services promising security and speed, it’s hard to know which ones actually deliver. Some of the most trusted options today include NordVPN, Hotspot…
SEC Issues Crypto‑ETF Disclosure Guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released formal guidance on how issuers must disclose information in crypto‑based exchange‑traded funds (ETFs). This marks the first time the SEC has outlined standardized expectations for crypto ETFs and is considered a significant step toward…
Ethereum Foundation Plans zkEVM Launch
The Ethereum Foundation is set to launch a native Layer 1 zkEVM by mid-2026. This upgrade will allow Ethereum to verify transactions using zero-knowledge proofs, making the network faster, more scalable, and more private. It removes the need to depend entirely on separate Layer 2 chains for these…
Mastercard Expands Multi‑Token Blockchain Network
Mastercard has expanded its Multi‑Token Network (MTN) to connect banks, fintech companies, and merchants through a programmable blockchain platform. The goal is simple: make blockchain useful for real-world payments. This expansion supports tokenized fiat currencies, stablecoins, carbon credits,…
IBM Trials Blockchain in Auto Supply Chains
IBM is actively testing blockchain technology to improve transparency, traceability, and efficiency in the automotive supply chain. The company has launched multiple pilots with major carmakers and suppliers to track everything from raw materials to finished vehicles. These trials aim to solve…
Bhutan Uses Blockchain in Digital ID Project
Bhutan is using blockchain to power its national digital identity system. The country has launched a self-sovereign identity (SSI) platform that gives citizens full control over their data. This means Bhutanese citizens can verify their identity securely without sharing personal information with…
China Grows Blockchain-as-a-Service Exports
China is actively exporting blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) to other countries. Through platforms like the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), China offers blockchain infrastructure to support digital identity, logistics, trade, and finance applications. More than 20 countries are already using…
Ripple Expands Enterprise Blockchain Use
Ripple is expanding its enterprise blockchain services through major partnerships and infrastructure moves. The company is building stablecoin rails, custody solutions, and multichain interoperability for large institutions. This shows Ripple’s shift from niche blockchain player to mainstream…
Microsoft Updates Blockchain Framework CCF
Microsoft has updated its enterprise blockchain platform, the Confidential Consortium Framework (CCF), with the release of version 6.0.9. This update makes it easier for businesses to build secure, high-performance applications that protect sensitive data. CCF now supports better governance, faster…
Google DeepMind Open-Sources GenAI Processors
Google DeepMind has released GenAI Processors, a free and open-source Python library that helps developers build real-time generative AI applications. Whether you’re working with text, images, or speech, it lets you connect multiple AI tools into one fast, modular workflow. This launch makes…
Anthropic Enables App Creation with Claude
Anthropic now lets users build and share live AI-powered apps directly inside Claude. No coding background is required. You simply describe the app you want in plain English, and Claude handles the rest – writing the code, showing a live preview, and generating a shareable link. This feature…
OpenAI Releases Deep Research API
OpenAI has launched the Deep Research API to help developers and teams build tools that can perform long-form, structured research automatically. This API allows applications to generate fact-based, citation-rich answers by searching the web, running code, reading documents, and presenting the…