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The recent launch of a dollar-backed stablecoin known as Rough Rider Coin by the Bank of North Dakota has garnered significant attention within the cryptocurrency sector. This initiative, backed by a century-old public institution, utilizes Solana’s blockchain, presenting a substantial endorsement for the platform amidst rising institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. As of today, the price of Solana (SOL) has reached $122.96, reflecting a 4.46% increase within the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization now stands at $72.31 billion, supported by an impressive trading volume of $4.43 billion, which has surged by 21.3%. This rise in value is nearly double…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure Key Updates on Fiserv’s Digital Asset Platform Fiserv has officially launched its digital asset platform, marking the debut of a significant use case with the Roughrider Coin from the Bank of North Dakota. This dollar-backed stablecoin is designed to facilitate efficient fund transfers among banks within the state. Notably, transactions with Roughrider Coin are processed using the Solana blockchain. A New Era of Banking with Blockchain The introduction of Roughrider Coin signifies a shift in the way financial institutions approach blockchain technology. Unlike traditional tokens created by anonymous…

Overview In a notable development within the film investment landscape, Polymath, a firm specializing in blockchain technology, has joined forces with Chicago’s CineCity Studios to investigate a new platform for financing independent films using regulated digital securities. Announced on October 1, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between independent film production and potential investors. Addressing Funding Challenges Independent films often face significant funding barriers, relying heavily on a limited pool of patrons and intricate legal frameworks. Traditional methods involve non-disclosure agreements and varying structures that may alienate broader participation. The proposed platform seeks to simplify this process, potentially enabling…

Flowra has introduced an innovative Open Orderflow Auction (OOA), aimed at enhancing competition within Solana’s maximal extractable value (MEV) market. This new framework is expected to boost revenue for validators and offer users a more transparent method of transaction inclusion. Introducing Open Orderflow Auction: A Competitive Edge for Solana The Open Orderflow Auction is crafted to transform how blockspace is utilized on the Solana network. By enabling registered searchers to partake in an auction for transaction inclusion, Flowra seeks to dismantle the existing closed orderflow channels. This shift is anticipated to improve both price discovery and the revenue share captured…

KuCoin will launch Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium in 2026. The partnership brings together cryptocurrencies, music, and an immersive storytelling experience. More artist and community activations will be announced soon. Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has unveiled the Celestia Stage at Tomorrowland Belgium 2026, marking a new phase in its multi-year strategic partnership with the global electronic music festival. This announcement strengthens KuCoin’s role as Tomorrowland’s official exclusive crypto exchange and crypto payment partner. The collaboration aims to expand beyond traditional sponsorship and create an immersive experience centered around trust, innovation and community, the company said. Celestia Stage is designed to reflect…

Kresus launches crypto asset inheritance service for self-custody users. Users can pass cryptocurrencies to their heirs without sharing their private keys. New tools aim to simplify legacy planning for digital assets. Kresus has launched a new estate planning service designed to help cryptocurrency investors securely transfer digital assets to beneficiaries after death without having to share private keys or resort to complex recovery procedures. The company said its new subscription-based service, called ‘Kresus Inheritance,’ is built directly into self-custody wallets and aims to address one of the biggest challenges facing cryptocurrency investors: allowing digital assets to be inherited across generations…

REAL launches a private execution layer for RWA agencies. ZKsync technology enables secure on-chain payments via Ethereum. The platform aims to bridge the privacy gap in the use of blockchain in institutions. REAL introduces a confidential execution layer designed to support regulated financial institutions operating in the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market, addressing one of the key barriers to widespread institutional adoption of blockchain-based finance. Built using ZKsync’s Prividium technology, the new layer operates in parallel with REAL’s public Layer 1 network. According to the company, this will allow financial institutions to keep their position, allocation, and counterparty data private…

GoMining will use the DMND pool to mine the first Stratum V2 Bitcoin block. Stratum V2 allows miners to directly select block transactions. The new system transfers power in Bitcoin mining from pools to miners. GoMining has mined the first known Bitcoin block produced using the Stratum V2 protocol in the DMND Bitcoin mining pool. This process shows the creation of blocks controlled by miners in a real mining environment. This block was created through the DMND pool using Stratum V2’s job declaration feature. This approach allows GoMining to build and declare its own block templates, rather than relying on…

World extends AgentKit for verified AI agents using World ID. AI agents can act online on behalf of authenticated human users. This system aims to prevent bots while enabling reliable automation. World is expanding access to AgentKit. AgentKit is a framework designed to help individuals create human-verified AI agents and connect those agents to verified World IDs. This system allows AI agents to act on your behalf over the Internet while maintaining your identity across a global network. This development comes as AI agents become increasingly capable of performing online tasks such as shopping, making reservations, navigating websites, and interacting…

ZIGChain adds Ondo’s tokenized stocks and ETFs to the ecosystem. Partnership expands on-chain access to US financial markets. The rollout will begin gradually across selected ZIGChain applications. ZIGChain announced on Monday that it has integrated with Ondo Finance to offer tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to users across the blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to on-chain versions of traditional financial assets. This partnership combines ZIGChain’s infrastructure for regulated investment products with Ondo Finance’s tokenized securities platform, extending their shared goal of making publicly traded assets in the United States more accessible through blockchain technology. According to the companies, this…