France’s National Bank Account Database Hacked: 1.2 Million Accounts Exposed
France’s national bank account registry hacked for 16 days via stolen credentials. 1.2 million accounts exposed. Analysis of a systemic failure.
Digital Euro: ECB’s Project Pontes Moves From Pilot to Production Launch
The ECB’s Project Pontes drops its pilot status. This European wholesale CBDC goes live in September 2026.
Nasdaq and Kraken Partner to Tokenize Stocks on Blockchain
Nasdaq takes the plunge into tokenization with Kraken and Seturion On March 9, 2026, Nasdaq announced a dual strategic partnership that could redefine the architecture of global financial markets. On one side, the American stock exchange giant is partnering with Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, to develop an Equities Transformation Gateway connecting…
US Treasury Acknowledges Legitimate Uses of Crypto Mixers
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has just published a 32-page report addressed to Congress, in which it officially acknowledges that crypto mixers serve legitimate privacy needs. The document, titled “Innovative Technologies to Counter Illicit Finance Involving Digital Assets,” marks a significant turning point in U.S. policy toward these controversial tools. Until now, the Treasury…
Chainalysis 2026 Report: State-Level Crypto Crime Surges 694%
Each year, the Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report provides a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency-related crime. The 2026 edition, covering 2025 data, reveals a deep transformation of the criminal landscape. The total volume of illicit transactions reached at least $154 billion, a historic record representing a 162% increase over 2024. But the most striking figure is the…
Base Launches Bridge to Solana: The End of Siloed Blockchains?
For years, the crypto world was divided into rival camps. Ethereum vs. Solana. Layer 1 vs. Layer 2. A zero-sum game where each network tried to attract users and liquidity from others. This paradigm is changing. By launching an official bridge between Base (its Ethereum Layer 2) and Solana, Coinbase acknowledges a new reality: blockchains…
Ethereum RWA Surpasses $15 Billion: Tokenization Goes Mainstream
Real-world assets tokenized on Ethereum have crossed the $15 billion mark. Northern Trust, NYSE, and Canton Network: institutions are accelerating blockchain adoption.
NFT: Complete Guide to Understanding Non-Fungible Tokens (2026)
What is an NFT? Discover our complete guide: definition, technical workings, types of NFTs, how to buy, risks to know, and the future of non-fungible tokens in 2026.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils 4-Year Roadmap to Make Ethereum Quantum-Resistant
Ethereum’s co-founder has just presented an ambitious plan to protect the network against a still hypothetical but potentially devastating threat: quantum computers. This roadmap, called Strawmap, outlines a deep overhaul of Ethereum’s cryptography over the next four years. Four Critical Vulnerabilities Identified In a post on X on February 26, 2026, Vitalik Buterin detailed Ethereum’s…
RWA Tokenization: When BlackRock Puts Real Estate on the Blockchain
Real-world asset tokenization reaches $21 billion. BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton are investing massively. Discover this financial revolution reshaping global markets.
