Cambrian, a startup building infrastructure for AI agents with financial intelligence, has raised $5.9 million in a seed round led by a16z’s Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX). Cambrian is joining a16z’s fourth accelerator cohort, CSX 04, in San Francisco with plans to launch its testnet and mainnet later this year, crypto.news can exclusively report. Cambrian also…
Hashgraph, the developer behind the Hedera network, has announced the launch of HashSphere, a private, permissioned blockchain tailored for enterprises in regulated industries. Set to go live in Q3 2025, HashSphere is designed to facilitate low-cost, compliant cross-border stablecoin transactions for banks and asset managers. Built on Hedera’s (HBAR) technology, HashSphere will offer EVM compatibility,…
Crypto is entering the next stage of its evolution, but it’s not driven by hype or surging retail volumes, according to Ayesha Kiani, Chief Operating Officer at MNNC Group. Speaking during a Bloomberg TV interview over the weekend, Kiani said that while institutional interest is growing, participation remains cautious and calculated. MNNC Group is a…
Chainlink price has sold off over the past three months, leading to a $10 billion wipeout as its market cap fell from $18 billion to $8.8 billion. Chainlink (LINK) crashed to $13.52 because of the ongoing sell-off in the cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin (BTC), which sets the tone in crypto, dropped from $109,300 in January to…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Cryptocurrency and blockchain continue to captivate with promises to revolutionize finance, culture, and now philanthropy. In 2024, digital currency donations surpassed $1 billion, as reported by The Giving Block, fueled by a…
The Trump administration reportedly plans to restructure USAID by renaming it and integrating blockchain technology into its procurement process, a leaked memo reveals. According to a recent report by WIRED, a government memo that has been circulating among State Department officials reveals the Trump administration’s plans for the United States Agency for International Development. Originally…
Unveiled on March 31 at Hannover Messe 2025, the production version of Pontus-X, developed by deltaDAO AG, marks a major step forward for Europe’s digital sovereignty strategy. Built on the Gaia-X framework and powered by Oasis Network’s privacy-preserving blockchain, Pontus-X is now the largest publicly available data space in Europe. With over 180 onboarded institutions,…
PwC Italy and blockchain consultancy SKChain Advisors are developing a digital identity solution for the European Union using blockchain technology. The product, built on the World Mobile Chain, a Layer 3 network on Coinbase’s Base, aims to provide a secure, self-sovereign identity framework that allows users to control their personal data without relying on centralized…
Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chainlink to explore blockchain regulation, tokenization, and emerging technologies. The agreement will support blockchain projects registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market by providing access to Chainlink’s infrastructure and expertise. It also includes plans for educational events on topics like cross-chain interoperability and proof of…
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