The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.
What to know about Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.
Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.
Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.
UK Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ClearToken wins Bank of England approval in sandbox
The sandbox approval lets the firm settle tokenised FTSE 350 equities and bonds under Bank of England limits, boosting UK market infrastructure.
The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions
Institutional clients can now avoid building in-house infrastructure as The Vault adds a cloud option with fixed pricing and regulated approvals.
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
Blockchain apps risk losing new users unless developers simplify approvals and signing while keeping private keys and transactions secure.
UK cash use falls below 10% as digital payments rise
More than half of UK adults now use mobile wallets, increasing pressure on banks and merchants as cash slips below 10% of payments.
Tokenovate appoints Alec Burns as Head of Product Technology
The hire signals Tokenovate's push to make its post-trade automation platform easier for institutions to deploy at scale.
NOBO, D&B & Polygon join Digital Pound Lab trade test
Smaller exporters could gain faster cashflow if the test proves digital pounds and stablecoins can settle trade finance in one flow.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Axiology joins ECB's Pontes & Appia DLT initiatives
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
What DeFi Actually Built and Why Traditional Finance Is Quietly Adopting It
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
The women who keep fintech clear, usable, and trusted
Why women entrepreneurs must own their digital identity
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Blockchain News
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
Visa & Lloyds test stablecoin settlement for USD $750,000
The seven-day test suggests stablecoins could cut cross-border settlement delays, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over a weekend.
Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance
Banks and funds could move collateral across blockchains without rebuilding systems, as the new platform targets fragmented tokenised finance markets.
D3 launches Frontier for priority access to new domains
Priority access to more than 1,600 new internet domains will be tied to blockchain vault deposits as ICANN opens its rare expansion round.
DTCC & iCapital partner on private markets infrastructure
The tie-up could make private investments easier to handle for wealth advisers and asset managers as demand for alternatives grows.
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Brickken joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
Interoperability gaps could slow tokenised finance as the Barcelona-based firm adds its standards work to a wider open-source debate on digital assets.
Episode Six launches E6 Token Control Ledger for banks
Banks can now track tokenised deposits and stablecoins against backing funds even when core systems go offline.
Bybit launches global campaign to broaden financial platform
Users can now access stocks, gold and foreign exchange alongside crypto as the exchange pushes into payments, wealth and AI tools.
Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings
Most listed digital asset treasuries now trade at a discount to their crypto holdings, leaving direct token owners better off in most cases.
Thredd partners Velocity for stablecoin payments push
Clients could soon move and settle funds across card, fiat and stablecoin rails through a single Thredd platform, reducing prefunding needs.
Theo launches thSLVR silver token with lease income
Investors in a beta rollout can earn lease income from silver without handling the metal, as Theo backs thSLVR with more than USD $40 million in leases.
Most banks are planning stablecoin schemes, survey finds
Only 10% of lenders have stablecoins in production, as most still face regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, a RedCompass Labs survey found.
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.
dtcpay raises USD $25 million with SBI as investor
The funding will help the Singapore payments firm expand regulated stablecoin services and merchant acceptance across Asia and Europe.
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.
Marqeta & BVNK link stablecoins to Mastercard cards
Card and wallet providers could tap digital dollar spending without changing merchant checkout systems under the new tie-up.
Paystand launches agentic finance suite for finance teams
Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation and approvals as the suite lets approved AI agents post directly into ERP systems.
Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders
Retail traders can now bet on AI chip rental costs, as Bitget opens around-the-clock perpetuals tied to Nvidia GPU indices.
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.
21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use
The move could give banks a regulated foothold in digital payments as they seek to challenge crypto issuers and settle transactions faster.
Job Moves
Tokenovate appoints Alec Burns as Head of Product Technology
Bitget names Oliver Stauber to lead new Vienna EU hub
Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO
Adam Bates joins MultiversX as Chief Marketing Officer
