Wyoming has launched FRNT (Frontier Stable Token), becoming the first U.S. state to issue and back a blockchain-based stablecoin under the Wyoming Stable Token Act. The token appears with tickers FRNT and STABLE.
Lloyds is replacing physical paperwork with blockchain and AI systems across trade and lending to speed transactions and cut costs. The bank says it will explore tokenized deposit products with an eye toward launch by 2027.
Nike reportedly sold its digital products arm RTFKT in December and is moving forward with a planned shutdown of its NFT division by the end of January. The move completes the sportswear giant's retreat from its blockchain-related initiatives announced last year.
Ethereum has activated a scaling upgrade that increases on-chain data capacity, easing pressure on rollups and sharpening the network's scaling roadmap. The change gives immediate relief to Layer 2s while clarifying steps toward larger sharding-era improvements.
Ripple President Monica Long told Bloomberg there is no set timetable for an initial public offering, signaling the company intends to stay private for the foreseeable future. The update could temper expectations for a near-term public listing and affect investor planning around XRP.
The crypto community is marking 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, with entrepreneur Ted Pillows highlighting the anniversary on X. The milestone spotlights Bitcoin’s role as the largest digital asset and the broader industry it spawned.
Shiba Inu announced an on-chain repayment framework called 'Shib Owes You' to settle outstanding losses from the Plasma Bridge hack. The plan converts verified claims into tradable NFTs to create a transparent, traceable settlement path.
A minor XRP wallet tag triggered Satoshi-linked claims that Ripple's CTO quickly denied, ending the speculation. The swift response underscored how fragile rumor-driven narratives remain in crypto.
Flow said it is investigating a possible security incident affecting its network, and the news sent the FLOW token lower as traders reacted. The probe raises fresh questions about the platform’s security and the safety of NFT projects built on Flow.
The FBI has placed Sim Hyon-sop on its wanted list, accusing him of laundering cryptocurrency on behalf of North Korea. The move is part of a broader international investigation into DPRK-linked sanctions evasion.