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Blockchain

Distributed ledger technology that maintains a continuously growing list of records (blocks) linked and secured using cryptography. Each block contains a timestamp and link to the previous block, creating an immutable chain. This decentralized system eliminates the need for trusted intermediaries by allowing network participants to verify transactions independently
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Cosmos Labs, Peersyst, and LNET sign MoU

The memorandum of understanding outlines the firms’ plans to collaborate on CBWeb3, a project dedicated to exploring interoperability for Central Bank Digital Currencies and tokenised financial assets throughout LatAm
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TCS BaNCS integrates Zodia Solutions platform

The integration of Zodia Solutions with the TCS BaNCS platform will provide banks with underlying custody and settlement infrastructure within their own environment
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Grayscale appoints Pulido as head of onchain asset management

In this newly created role, Sebastian Pulido will lead the development of products and strategies that meet institutional demand for onchain investment, bringing over 15 years’ experience to the position
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Digital Asset expands funding round

Shinhan Financial Group and SC Ventures have been added to the previously oversubscribed US$355 million funding round of the Canton Network’s creator, led by a16z crypto
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Blockchain.com invests in OpenWorld

The joint, multi-year initiative aims to embed institutional-grade infrastructure into OpenWorld’s platform as it expands its global market real-world asset tokenisation, treasury, and advisory activities
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The Vault partners with Halborn over joint digital asset advisory programme

The programme will guide institutions through the scope of their current position and goals; map their existing organisational and technical setup; design a target architecture; and validate the resulting plan
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Elliptic updates continuous monitoring service

The revision aims to reduce dependence on point-in-time screenings and time spent on manual rescreening and alert triage through monitoring that displays the current reality in real-time
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Datavault AI chooses Childe as CISO

With over four decades of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and DLT experience, Barry Childe joins the firm as chief information security officer, having previously worked at HSBC