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VeChain highlighted in academic study for seafood traceability, boosting transparency and trust across fragmented chains. Blockchain-ERP integration shows stronger collaboration, fraud reduction, and real-world impact compared with ERP-only systems. A 2025 academic study has given VeChain new recognition in the blockchain sector, spotlighting its application in seafood traceability. The research examined blockchain combined with ERP systems, showing how platforms such as VeChain are addressing supply chain transparency while strengthening collaboration in global trade. The study, published in IEEE Access, analyzed 18 deployment scenarios for blockchain integration within supply networks. It concluded that blockchain-ERP combinations enhance traceability, visibility, and trust compared…

Today, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAAG) of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DoJ) Matthew Galeotti gave a talk at an event hosted by the American Innovation Project in which he harped on the point that the DoJ will no longer prosecute open-source crypto developers who have no intent to commit a crime. Official Remarks from the Department of Justice at AIP Summit https://t.co/j4FHHnfH7Z — American Innovation Project (@AIPLeads) August 21, 2025 AAAG Galeotti began his talk by telling the audience that Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Todd Blanche had asked Galeotti to speak to the audience about the…

LayerBank has introduced Leverage Looping Vaults on Plume, a blockchain built for real-world asset finance. The new vaults are designed to make it easier for users to increase returns from tokenized real-world assets by automating processes that usually require multiple steps. The system carries out functions such as borrowing, minting or swapping, and redepositing, allowing users to access structured leverage mechanisms. The vaults are directly linked with Plume’s staking vault, known as Nest, which enables tokenized assets to be used as collateral. This connection supports their integration into decentralized finance markets by improving how these assets contribute to liquidity. LayerBank’s…

TL;DR US court unfreezes $57M USDC tied to Libra, sparking renewed market activity and a sharp rally. LIBRA token skyrockets 393% in one day, fueled by asset release and renewed investor attention. Despite lawsuit uncertainty, traders push LIBRA higher, with volume rising and volatility returning to the token. Federal Judge Releases Frozen USDC A US federal judge has lifted a freeze on over $57 million in USDC connected to the Libra token lawsuit. The funds were held in two wallets tied to meme coin promoter Hayden Davis and Ben Chow, the former CEO of Meteora exchange. The assets were frozen…

Polymath Research Inc., a company developing blockchain infrastructure for private markets, has announced new partnerships with organizations in Europe and North America. The agreements are aimed at expanding the company’s international presence and supporting the use of tokenization in traditional financial markets. In Europe, Polymath has partnered with Black Manta Capital Partners, which will use Polymath’s Capital Platform to provide tokenization and asset management services under regulatory frameworks. In the United States, real estate investment firm Patina Capital will apply the same platform for a large-scale development project in Cleveland, Ohio, giving local communities the opportunity to participate in real…

Matrixdock has launched its flagship gold-backed token, XAUm, on the Sui blockchain, marking the first issuance of XAUm on a non-EVM chain. Summary XAUm is backed 1:1 by LBMA-accredited gold of 99.99% purity and audited by Bureau Veritas. The Sui blockchain was chosen for its parallel execution, sub-second finality, and horizontally scalable infrastructure. Matrixdock, Asia’s leading RWA tokenization platform under Matrixport Group, has officially launched its flagship tokenized gold product XAUm, on the Sui (SUI) blockchain — marking the first time XAUm will be issued on a non-EVM chain. “By bringing gold onchain, XAUm transforms a traditionally static asset into…

Financial and risk advisory firm Kroll is facing a class-action lawsuit for alleged negligent behavior over a data breach that impacted creditors of FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in a US district court by Hall Attorneys on behalf of FTX customer Jacob Repko and other crypto creditors who were affected by Kroll’s data breach. The suit claims that crypto creditors have been facing phishing attacks, a cybercrime where malicious actors try to gain sensitive information, due to a data breach that Kroll faced in August 2023, in which malicious actors managed to attain personal information…

Ensemble, a decentralized artificial intelligence agent platform, has integrated with enterprise-grade messaging protocol XMTP to power the next level of adoption of AI agents in decentralized messaging. Summary AI agents platform Ensemble has integrated with messaging protocol XMTP. The integration will see Ensemble bring chat-native experiences to users. XMTP powers web3 protocols such as Base, Lens and Farcaster. The integration allows Ensemble to expand its Agent Hub marketplace, with users now able to tap into support for XMTP for a chat-native agent economy. With XMTP powering nearly 1 million identities and more than 63 million activated wallets, the collaboration means…

AAVE surged nearly 19% to $355 over the past 24 hours, according to CoinDesk Data, leading the top 40 cryptocurrencies by percentage daily gain as investors responded to its recent Aptos expansion and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks. What Aave is and why it matters Aave is a decentralized finance protocol that lets users lend and borrow cryptocurrencies without intermediaries. Loans are managed by smart contracts, with borrowers required to post collateral valued above their loans. The AAVE token underpins this system. It can be staked to support security and earn rewards, used as collateral for borrowing and…

A stunning development has shaken Taiwan’s cryptocurrency sector: the nation’s largest exchange, BitShine, faces a major investigation. Prosecutors are currently probing BitShine for alleged involvement in a massive BitShine money laundering scheme. This news sends ripples across the digital asset world, prompting serious questions about security and regulatory oversight. Unpacking the BitShine Money Laundering Allegations Local reports from udn.com reveal that Taiwanese prosecutors are actively investigating BitShine. The exchange stands accused of facilitating money laundering activities totaling an astonishing 2.3 billion TWD, which translates to approximately $70 million USD. This extensive probe spans from early 2024 to April 2025. Authorities…