The current domain name system (DNS) relies on specific organizations such as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers for its administration. Therefore, misconfigurations or arbitrary ...

As governments and companies race to meet climate pledges, from net-zero goals to near-term emissions cuts, Cornell researchers have developed a blockchain-based platform to improve how those commitments are recorded and verified.

Let’s dive into the concrete use cases of blockchain within insurance: how it is being used in health for secure records and wearables, in auto for usage-based insurance and real-time claims, and in supply-chain connected policies where provenance and authenticity matter. We’ll feature examples, highlight the benefits of transparency and cost-reduction, and cover the roadblocks to implementation.

The mortgage lender plans to bring more than $10 billion in historical loans onchain, turning thousands of mortgage files into blockchain-based records.

Information and documentation — Blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in relation to authoritative records, records systems and records management

Date Submitted: Sep 15, 2025. Open Peer Review Period: Sep 15, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026.

Blockchain, well-known for its use in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, also has significant applications for online authentication. An increasing number of companies across various sectors are adopting blockchain-based security tools. Blockchain is a secure method for maintaining, encrypting, and exchanging digital records of transactions. This technology could one day replace passwords.

BNY, the world's largest custodian, is targeting the 8.6 trillion USD transfer agency market by adding blockchain-based digital ownership records for tokenised funds. The bank will keep its existing system while integrating the new technology. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/29/bny-targets-usd8-6-trillion-transfer-agency-market-on-blockchain-rails #Blockchain #Crypto #InstitutionalAdoption

In an interview with crypto.news, Selva Ozelli speaks with RoboTech Frontier Hub founder Denis “Dan” Saklakov about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain and finance, and how his AI assisted investment tool Meijin uses an investor’s risk profile to manage exit strategies for assets including cryptocurrencies. The discussion also covers using blockchain to create verifiable records of AI decisions, permissions and execution history, as well as Saklakov’s work on AI verification..........

A U.S. government entity paid approximately $1 million to the threat group Kairos to prevent the leak of stolen data, based on a case study by Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC. The payment was traced through blockchain records and a leaked negotiation chat. The group, identified as Kairos, did not exhibit typical ransomware behavior, such as file encryption or system locking. No specific date for the incident or technical details about the stolen data were disclosed. The case highlights an extortion scheme targeting a government organization without traditional ransomware tactics.

A Web3-based carbon platform collaboration aims to lead the global carbon-reduction RWA market by linking real-world reductions to transparent blockchain records.

The blockchain-based lender has confirmed a data breach after ShinyHunters leaked over 2GB of data allegedly stolen from the company.