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The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain

A curated Indian 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.

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Recent Blockchain News

India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use
Crypto

India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use

India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.

Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Marketing

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026

Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.

Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Avalanche & Team1 launch USD $100,000 grant for Indian Web3
Technology funding

Avalanche & Team1 launch USD $100,000 grant for Indian Web3

Avalanche partners with Team1 to launch a USD $100,000 grant supporting India's young Web3 developers through funding and mentorship programmes.

Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Finkeda enhances fintech security with blockchain tech
Banking

Finkeda enhances fintech security with blockchain tech

Finkeda is combating fintech cybersecurity threats by integrating advanced blockchain and robust protocols to safeguard financial data against rising breaches.

Fri, 31st Jan 2025

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities
Retail

The rise of data centers in India's tier 2 and 3 cities

India's tier 2 and 3 cities are emerging as vital hubs for the data centre industry, driven by local demand and government support for digital infrastructure.

Thu, 19th Dec 2024

AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises
AI skills

AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises

Demand for AI talent has surged by 1300% in two years, as companies increasingly seek specialised skills through global recruitment efforts.

Tue, 5th Nov 2024

RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services
Health Technologies

RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services

A cyberattack by RansomEXX has disrupted services at around 300 Indian banks, affecting ATMs and UPI transactions. CloudSEK investigates the breach.

Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme
Crypto

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme

Circle's backing gives Elliptic production feedback to refine compliance tools for AI-driven finance as stablecoin activity grows more complex.

Last week

Swift readies blockchain ledger for bank payment pilots
Distributed Ledger

Swift readies blockchain ledger for bank payment pilots

Seventeen banks will test whether tokenised deposits can speed cross-border payments and extend settlement beyond normal market hours.

Last week

PayPal USD launches on Polygon for cross-border payments
Crypto

PayPal USD launches on Polygon for cross-border payments

Businesses using Polygon can now settle overseas payments in PYUSD with fewer integrations, as stablecoin use shifts into mainstream finance.

Last week

Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
Crypto

Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries

The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.

This month

J.P. Morgan adds five Asia-Pacific currencies to Kinexys
Distributed Ledger

J.P. Morgan adds five Asia-Pacific currencies to Kinexys

Asia-Pacific treasurers can now move funds around the clock as J.P. Morgan expands blockchain settlement to eight currencies, including yen and renminbi.

This month

RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
Crypto

RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments

The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.

This month

Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC
Decentralized Finance

Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC

Digital asset lenders could gain a more familiar funding model as the USDC facility adds bankruptcy-remote protections and onchain visibility.

Last month

MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance
Mergers and Acquisitions

MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance

Back-office automation for digital asset firms gets a boost as MoonPay adds software that speeds reconciliations, reporting and audits.

Last month

Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups
Robotics

Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups

Scale-ups can now compete for recognition and customer validation as the Tech Trailblazers Awards opens 2026 entries worldwide.

Last month

BIS warns stablecoins must preserve trust in money
Crypto

BIS warns stablecoins must preserve trust in money

Broader adoption could unsettle bank funding and monetary sovereignty if privately issued tokens fail to keep money redeemable at par.

Last month

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules
Crypto

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules

Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.

Last month

Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion
Risk & Compliance

Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion

The funding will help Trace Finance expand regulated cross-border payments and stablecoin settlement across Brazil, the US and Asia-Pacific.

Last month

Grafana wins AI customers as observability shifts cloud
Managed Services

Grafana wins AI customers as observability shifts cloud

Rising AI workloads are pushing more firms towards managed monitoring as operational complexity and telemetry costs make self-hosted tools harder to justify.

Last month