The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated American edition of TechDay 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.
American Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
Alkami ties account opening, digital banking and marketing into one platform as regional banks and credit unions seek simpler vendor stacks.
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Q2 brings generative AI coding to its digital banking platform, aiming to help banks and credit unions build integrations faster with tighter governance.
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
Slash lands USD $100 million Series C at USD $1.4 billion valuation as Ribbit backs its rapid expansion into broader business finance.
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives as chief executive officer Zach Ipour says buyers can earn up to USD $15,000 in token rewards.
SoFi joins first banks to offer FedNow send & receive
SoFi and Galileo expand FedNow access with instant transfers both ways, as Bill Kennedy says the platform could open the same service to partners.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
Paysafe and MoonPay bring crypto deposits to US iGaming, letting operators accept stablecoins and digital assets through a single gateway integration.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Featured News
Expert Columns
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Why lenders need fintech-level payments
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Blockchain News
SoFi launches corporate banking with crypto settlement
SoFi expands into corporate banking with a regulated platform for deposits, payments and stablecoin settlement, targeting crypto firms and fintechs.
NYSE teams with Securitize on tokenised securities platform
NYSE partners with Securitize to build a blockchain-based digital trading platform for tokenised securities within mainstream markets.
MANTL & MeridianLink join forces on digital lending
MANTL and MeridianLink are partnering to integrate digital loan applications with back-end origination, targeting banks and credit unions.
Airwallex rolls out Yield for US firms after USD $1bn lift
Airwallex launches Yield for US firms after topping USD $1bn in assets, offering instant-access treasury via a J.P. Morgan money market fund.
Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card
Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.
Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth
Fast-growing fintech Mercury seeks a US national bank charter to hold deposits and lend directly after scaling to 200,000 business customers.
PayPal USD, TCS use blockchain to speed freight pay
PayPal USD teams with TCS Blockchain to settle freight invoices on-chain, promising faster payments and lower costs for North American carriers.
Testlio expands AI testing push & appoints new CEO
Testlio deepens AI testing with LeoAI Engine, unveils partner programme and names former COO Summer Weisberg as new chief executive.
Tailor Brands adds integrated banking for new US LLCs
Tailor Brands now lets founders open business bank accounts as they form US LLCs, promising faster launches and integrated money tools.
Beast Industries buys Step in fintech for Gen Z push
Beast Industries acquires fintech app Step, betting on financial literacy tools to turn his vast creator audience into customers.
SEC backs DTC tokenisation of mainstream securities
SEC greenlights DTCC unit to tokenise US blue-chip stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, paving way for mainstream blockchain-based securities.
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt's cloud security platform.
The future of small transactions: Why blockchain is the natural successor to the U.S. penny
The US penny's retirement signals a shift to blockchain micropayments, enabling fast, cheap digital transactions once hindered by legacy payments systems.
US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion
US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to over 50,000 US retail locations, offering low fees and easy access for cash-preferred and unbanked consumers.
Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.
MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market
Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Lightspark gives Grid Global Accounts AI agent controls, letting users set spending limits, approvals and audit trails for delegated payments.
Temenos expands AWS SaaS to digital banking & payments
Temenos broadens AWS SaaS for banks with digital services and payments, as lenders weigh cloud modularity, regulation and data residency.