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Ghana is set to overhaul its gold sector with a blockchain-powered track and trace system by the end of 2026, ensuring full traceability and certified origin of all gold exports. Aggressive Reforms and Extended Timeline Ghana is preparing for an overhaul of its gold sector with the introduction of a blockchain-powered track and trace system by the end of 2026. The system is designed to ensure the full traceability and certified origin of all gold purchased and exported from the country. The announcement was reportedly made by Sammy Gyamfi, chief executive officer of the Ghana Gold Board, during the 2025…

Owlto Finance, a decentralized interoperability protocol that enables secure and efficient transfers of digital assets across different blockchain networks, today announced a strategic integration with Plume Network, a blockchain network that brings RWAs (real-world assets) on-chain. This partnership enabled the integration of Owlto’s cross-chain interoperability infrastructure into Plume Network’s comprehensive platform for RWA tokenization. By integrating Owlto’s cross-chain solution, Plume enables its users to effectively manage tokenized real-world assets across numerous blockchain networks and efficiently widen their cross-chain liquidity applications. Plume Network is a Layer-1 blockchain that enables the tokenization and management of various real-world assets (like real estate, credits,…

Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies that tokenize their stocks on the blockchain compound the risks to investors and their own businesses, according to several crypto industry executives. “Blockchains trade 24/7, whereas traditional markets have specific hours of operation,” Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer of the Komodo decentralized exchange platform, told Cointelegraph. Sharp onchain price movements that occur outside of traditional market operating hours could lead to a run on the stock of a treasury company that has issued both tokenized and traditional shares, without the company having sufficient time to respond to a price hit. Tokenized stocks have crossed $1.3…

Cyberscope, a prominent entity for KYC services and smart contract audits, has collaborated with 4EVERLAND, a top Web3 infrastructure platform. The partnership is aimed at advancing the secure Web3 cloud network with AI integration. As mentioned by Cyberscope in its official social media announcement, the development provides Web3 builders with a relatively secure and smoother environment for development. Additionally, the collaboration bolsters the foundations for the next epoch of AI-driven, decentralized applications. Our network keeps growing 🌐 We are excited to announce our latest partnership with @4everland_org , with a focus in decentralized AI and Web3 cloud infrastructure together we…

President Donald Trump said this week that his administration is exploring a “distribution” of as much as $2,000 apiece to the American people on account of the funds generated by his tariff policies. “We also might make a distribution to the people, almost like a dividend to the people of America,” the president said in an interview with One America News. “We’re thinking maybe $1,000-$2,000.”  The last time stimulus checks hit the bank accounts of American citizens, up to an estimated $40 billion was expected to be used to buy stocks and Bitcoin.  Stimulus checks were sent to American…

The Avail Nexus mainnet launched this week, promising to radically rewire how assets move between blockchains. Instead of another bridging tool, Nexus wants to make multichain execution as seamless as tapping a button, sidestepping years of awkward crypto UX and operational headaches. Nexus wants to fix the crosschain user experience Nexus sets out to solve a nagging question in Web3: why do users with onchain assets still get stuck, forced to bridge tokens, swap for gas, and bounce between apps just to use their funds? Avail Nexus mainnet is live across 13 ecosystems Prabal Banerjee, Avail co-founder, told Cointelegraph, “Users…

An asset manager known for exchange-traded funds geared toward risk-embracing investors wants to ratchet up the possibilities for these thrill-seekers, filing an application for 49 funds offering three times long and short leveraged exposure to tech and crypto-focused firms, gold, and ETFs that individually track the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, among other assets.  The Defiance Investments’ N-1A prospectus filed Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission includes proposals for the 3X leveraged and inverse leveraged ETFs for crypto exchange giant Coinbase, Bitcoin treasury MicroStrategy, brokerage Robinhood, Ethereum treasury BitMine Immersion, and USDC stablecoin issuer Circle. It also…

Once upon a time, December was an incredibly dead month for games—an opportunity to catch up on your backlog, since all of the year’s big games had already come and gone. Well, that’s no longer the case. There are a bunch of killer games releasing this December. December brings us strong options across a bunch of genres, from psychological and survival horror to side-scrolling beat-’em-ups, a classic RPG, a long-awaited sequel to a legendary franchise, and even an abstract art game about skateboarding. Most of these games are indie affairs, with only one game from a big publisher, so we’re…

Decentralized wallet ThorWallet has officially integrated the Tron blockchain, enabling users to conduct cross-chain swaps using TRC20 and native TRX. The integration is part of ThorWallet’s mission to make on-chain asset management and multi-network trading more accessible to global users as crypto adoption continues. TRON’s addition allows ThorWallet users to manage USDT (TRC20) and TRX along with other leading blockchain assets, including BTC and ETH, without leaving the wallet. With that, users can easily diversify their holdings and participate in several blockchains seamlessly. ThorWallet streamlines cross-chain swaps Copy link to section ThorWallet continues to streamline blockchain compatibility. The new integration…

The Magnificent 7 collectively reached a combined market capitalization of $20.8 trillion, surpassing the EU’s GDP of $19.4 trillion. The GDP of the European Union stood at USD 19.42 trillion in 2024 and was expected to increase slightly to over USD 19.65 trillion in 2025. The European Commission revealed that the spring forecast projected real GDP growth in 2025 at 1.1% in the EU and 0.9% in the euro area, broadly the same rates attained in 2024 Magnificent 7 dominate global markets Nvidia reported a market valuation of $4.3 trillion, $165.2 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue, and $115.4 billion in…