Bitcoin Thailand Conference 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Bitcoin Vanguards
The Bitcoin Thailand Conference 2026 comes to Bangkok's Samyan Mitrtown on November 28-29, spotlighting Lightning payments, privacy and financial sovereignty.
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WebX 2026 Unveils Expanded Global Speaker and Sponsor Line-up and Programme Highlights Ahead of July Conference
Newly confirmed speakers from leading financial institutions, digital asset firms and global payment networks join discussions on stablecoins, AI, regulation and the future of digital finance in Tokyo.
Fomo Raises $75 Million Series B Led by Index Ventures
Social trading platform Fomo has raised $75 million in a Series B round led by Index Ventures at a $550 million valuation. Union Square Ventures and Benchmark joined, alongside angels Mark Pincus, Humam Sakhnini, and Kevin Hartz. Fomo reports 625,000 users and $4 billion in trading volume.
Southeast Asia Blockchain Week: The Big Ideas Defining Asia’s Web3 Evolution from Policy to Protocols
Southeast Asia Blockchain Week 2026 returned to Bangkok on May 20 and 21, organized by ShardLab. Stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and AI-agent commerce led the agenda as industry leaders mapped Asia's shift from speculation to settlement and institutional adoption.
OKX Opens Pi Network Access to Millions of US Users
OKX has made the Pi (PI) token available to compliant US users for the first time, the Pi Core Team said on May 21. The move follows Kraken's March listing and adds a second US access point, even as token unlocks and weak demand keep PI pinned near $0.15.
WebX 2026 Returns to Tokyo, Bringing Global Leaders Together at a Defining Moment for Japan’s Web3 Economy
WebX 2026 returns to Tokyo as Japan enters a new phase of regulated digital asset growth and institutional participation. The conference is expected to draw more than 15000 attendees and feature speakers from leading global organizations across finance, technology, and government.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 Marks Shift from Web3 Potential to Real-World Deployment
PBW 2026 reflects the country’s transition from understanding blockchain to actively implementing it. What was once experimental is now being deployed—with growing relevance in transparency, accountability, and economic participation.
LayerZero Admits Mistake in $292 Million Kelp DAO Exploit
LayerZero issued a public apology on Friday for the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit, admitting its single-verifier setup should never have secured high-value cross-chain transactions. The reversal follows three weeks of blame-shifting and comes as Kelp migrates rsETH to Chainlink's CCIP.
Jordan Jefferson on Building the Financial Layer Dogecoin Has Been Missing
Dogecoin was built as a joke. Jordan Jefferson is betting it becomes the most accessible financial platform in crypto. The CEO of DogeOS spoke to us at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 about building real utility on the world's favourite meme coin, and why the punchline was always the point.
MoneyGram, Pairpoint and eToro to Operate Midnight Nodes as Privacy Infrastructure Expands
The three companies join previously announced node operators, including Google Cloud, Blockdaemon, Shielded Technologies, and AlphaTON Capital, which is running a node on behalf of Telegram.
Blockdaemon and Shielded Technologies Join Midnight as Federated Node Operators Ahead of Mainnet Launch
The additions bring Midnight's network of federated node operators to four as institutions look to privacy-enhancing technology to unlock regulated, real-world markets.
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Concludes with 11,000 Attendees, Driving the Global Dialogue on Finance and Digital Assets
HONG KONG – Feb 13, 2026 – Consensus Hong Kong 2026, held from February 10–12 at the Hong Kong Convention and…
Finternet Labs and Avalanche Collaborate to Unlock $10B Tokenisation Opportunity in India
Finternet Labs is co-created by Pramod Varma (Chief Architect of Aadhaar) and Siddharth Shetty (CEO of Finternet Labs). It is backed by the vision and leadership of Nandan Nilekani, one of India’s most influential architects of digital public infrastructure.
Solana Accelerate Joins Consensus Hong Kong, Bringing Web3’s Most Dynamic Community to Asia’s Premier Crypto Gathering
Solana Accelerate's debut at Consensus Hong Kong will bring together the full spectrum of the crypto ecosystem - founders, developers, institutions, protocols, policymakers, and innovators - uniting them under one roof to shape the future of digital assets in the Asia-Pacific region.
Is Pi Network Losing Market Trust After Its Vague 2026 Roadmap?
The lack of specificity drew sharp criticism from users, with some arguing that years of delays, vague timelines, and limited accountability had eroded confidence. One community member described the project as the slowest in history, predicting a steep decline in token value by mid 2026.
Ethereum Heads Into 2026 at a Turning Point for ZK Scaling, Interoperability, and Market Volatility
Ethereum is heading into 2026 at a rare intersection of deep protocol change and market tension. As zero knowledge proofs and cross chain interoperability move closer to production, traders face short term volatility from a multi billion dollar options expiry.
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Warns Post-Quantum Crypto Could Slow Blockchains by 10x
“Post-quantum crypto oftentimes it’s about 10 times slower, 10 times larger proof sizes, and 10 times more inefficient,” Hoskinson said. “If you adopt it, what you’re basically doing is taking the throughput of your blockchain and reducing it by cutting off a zero.”
CoinSwitch Launches India’s First VDA Handbook to Aid Law Enforcement as Crypto-Related Cases Rise
CoinSwitch said the handbook will be distributed across police stations and cybersecurity units to offer practical clarity on asset tracing, crime typologies, and compliance frameworks.
Ripple Secures Expanded License in Singapore, Deepens Crypto Payment Capabilities Across Asia-Pacific
This expansion builds on Ripple’s initial MPI approval in 2023 and positions the company among a small group of digital-asset firms operating under a comprehensive, regulator-supervised framework in one of the world’s most established financial centers.
Saudi Arabia Installs Its First Quantum Computer, Raising Questions Over Future Crypto Security
“This is a historic milestone with Aramco,” Pasqal CEO Loïc Henriet said. “The deployment of our most powerful quantum computer yet is a piece of history and a landmark for the Middle East’s quantum future. Pasqal continues its expansion, delivering practical quantum power to industry.”
Web3Assam Winter Cohort 2.0 Underway to Strengthen the Region’s Blockchain Builder Community
Assam’s vibrant developer community accelerates web3 technology growth as Web3Assam launches its flagship builder program, Winter Cohort 2.0, bringing cutting-edge blockchain learning and collaboration to the region.
India Trains Over One Thousand Officers to Tackle Crypto Linked Crime
Digital South completed two separate training programs for officers in Tamil Nadu, each focused on the growing challenges around crypto-related crime, financial fraud, and digital investigations.
Bengaluru Gears Up for IBW2025, India’s Biggest Web3 Summit
Renowned for uniting India’s Web3 ecosystem with global leaders, IBW 2025 will feature more than 100 side events, workshops, and networking sessions, hosted by organizations including Hashed Emergent, Binance, Aptos Foundation, Polygon, Devfolio, TON, Cardano, and others.
Global Blockchain Show 2025 to Spotlight Web3 Innovation in Abu Dhabi
Supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau and arranged in association with Times of Blockchain, the Global Blockchain Show enhances the UAE's reputation as a world hub for blockchain innovation and quality.