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Sophia Jeffcott

Sophia Jeffcott is a crypto journalist and blockchain advocate with a passion for uncovering the latest trends in decentralized technology. With a background in digital marketing and fintech, she specializes in exploring how blockchain innovations are reshaping industries beyond finance, from gaming and entertainment to supply chain management.

Coinbase will finally launch its planned prediction markets and tokenized stocks on December 17. This comes as investor demand continues to extend across these sectors. Coinbase Plans Major Product Rollout Bloomberg reports that the U.S. exchange is set to announce the launch of prediction markets and tokenized equity trading at a showcase event on December …

Coinbase has launched Solana-based DEX trading within its application. Users can directly interact with on-chain swaps and USDC payments without the use of a legacy custodial system. Coinbase Extends Solana Integration to Include DEX Trading Support Protocol Specialist for the exchange, Andrew, confirmed that the company has flipped the switch on native support for Solana …

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved using tokenized assets as collateral in the country’s derivatives markets. This approval shows that the commission is becoming more open to activities related to crypto. CFTC Launches Pilot Allowing Tokenized Assets in Derivatives Markets In a press release, the commission announced a new pilot program that will …

Robinhood is set to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing crypto market. The company announced the acquisition of two local firms in the country to tap into their market. Robinhood Taps Indonesia’s Expanding Investor Base The exchange announced plans to acquire two regulated local firms, Buana Capital Sekuritas and Pedagang Aset Kripto, according to Reuters. The purchase gives …

A new report from Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab reveals that 16 major blockchains can freeze or restrict user funds. The report, titled “Blockchain Freezing Exposed,” examines how networks control transactions during hacks or security breaches. Researchers examined 166 blockchains with AI and manual inspections. Fund-freezing capabilities are already present in sixteen networks currently. Another 19 could include …

The SWIFT on Monday said it has partnered with more than 30 global financial institutions and Ethereum blockchain software company Consensys to develop a shared blockchain-based ledger. The global banking system plans to primarily focus on real-time 24/7 cross-border payments. This move from the firm has sparked debates on how it could go head-to-head with …

The SWIFT on Monday said it has partnered with more than 30 global financial institutions and Ethereum blockchain software company Consensys to develop a shared blockchain-based ledger. The global banking system plans to primarily focus on real-time 24/7 cross-border payments. SWIFT Unveils Blockchain Ledger Plans with Consensys During the Sibos 2025 event on September 29, the …