The foundation of blockchain technology is decentralized, immutable data storage over a network of nodes and a verifiable record of transactions. Blockchain-based projects efficiently organize transaction data using data structures like Merkle trees.
Smart contracts automate workflows by enabling programmable data processing on blockchains. Data integrity and privacy are key factors influencing technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and decentralized storage systems.
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Amazon is investing over $13 billion in expanding AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, including new solar farms and data centers nationwide.
Blockchain can reshape sports analytics as a secure, open and verifiable source of truth for performance data. From elite leagues to fantasy sports, blockchain breaks down data silos, ensures real-time accuracy and embeds trust in the sports ecosystem.
Nearly 30% of the 100 executives at a Fortune 500 firm said their company has plans or is interested in stablecoins, up from 8% who said the same last year.
Bitcoin Core dev Gloria Zhao says the data limit for OP_RETURN will be raised in October, infuriating several Bitcoin users who prefer images, text and audio to stay off the blockchain.
Other narratives of interest on social media included the accumulation of crypto by whales like millionaire crypto trader James Wynn, Solana, Loud Token and various memecoins.
Improvements in Coinbase's machine learning models and infrastructure helped to cut the number of unnecessary account restrictions.
Gaming’s behavioral data is rapidly becoming the most sought-after resource in AI. Game telemetry fuels next-gen AI agents for everything from logistics to finance. The battle for gaming data is on.
When administrations erase or quietly remove public data sets, it’s not just bureaucratic housekeeping — it’s a threat to transparency, accountability and the collective memory of society.
Orange Cap Games has acquired the IP rights to Moonbirds from Yuga Labs, driving the NFT collection’s biggest sales spike in months.
Pump.fun has yet to confirm or deny rumors of a $1 billion token sale and 10% airdrop, but the community is split on whether the potential launch would help or harm the crypto space.
A Coinbase insider scandal exposed 70,000 users’ personal data, triggering debates on rethinking crypto’s KYC systems.
Polygon’s NFT growth in 2025 is fueled by real-world asset marketplace Courtyard, which now rivals DraftKings in all-time sales.
A major Coinbase breach occurred in 2025 with insiders involved. Coinbase responded differently and the extortion failed.
Data shows unique NFT buyers surged by 50% in May, jumping to 936,000 from 622,000, signaling renewed demand.
