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Independent on-chain investigator
The most prominent independent blockchain sleuth in crypto, known for exposing hacks, scams, stolen-fund trails, and manipulative actors.
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The messaging giant, which connects more than 11,500 financial institutions across more than 200 countries and territories, said the ledger was designed and built in nine months following its September 2025 announcement. That original design phase drew participation from more than 30 financial institutions globally.
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Swift has announced that its blockchain-based shared ledger is ready for use, with 17 banks set to pioneer tokenised cross-border payments on the network's global infrastructure.
July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026
BNB Chain is planning a new Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for agentic trading, according to its recently published H2 2026 technical roadmap. The proposed network would be a purpose-built chain rather than a general-purpose expansion, marking a strategic bet on autonomous AI-driven trading infrastructure.