Blockchain Will Be “Meaningless” Unless It Helps Build Greener Future 2363

Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has said that blockchain and other advanced technologies still need to prove they can help evolve society in a “greener and more inclusive” direction. His remarks came as part of a keynote delivered at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China September 17, as local outlet cnBeta reports.

While Ma’s keynote focused on the challenges and common (mis)perceptions surrounding the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, he reserved a place for blockchain and internet of things (IoT) technology as technological watersheds in the new “data age,” arguing that:

“The data age is major opportunity for manufacturers to reform the industry. But blockchain and IoT will be meaningless tech unless they can promote the transformation of the manufacturing industry, and the evolution of the society towards a greener and more inclusive direction.”

Jack Ma, who now plans to go into retirement, has a net worth of $36.9 billion, according to Forbes. The overwhelmingly popular mobile payment app Alipay, run by Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial, is said to have 450 million users.

Blockchain is no new topic for the e-commerce titan, as Ma has previously this year rebutted claims that the technology is merely a “bubble,” emphasizing that he has been researching blockchain for years and believes strongly in its potential to address issues of data privacy and security for society at all levels.

Indeed as early as summer 2016, Ant Financial, introduced blockchain technology to improve accountability in its work with the Chinese charity industry, going on to recruit blockchain experts in the company at large the following year.

Fresh data published late August revealed that Alibaba had sealed the top first globally on a new list that ranked entities by the number of blockchain-related patents filed to date; the e-commerce conglomerate has filed a staggering 90 such patents, outflanking even IBM.

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BestChange Announces Major Platform Update at Blockchain Life 2025 372

At the Blockchain Life 2025 forum in Dubai –– one of the world’s biggest events on cryptocurrency and Web3 –– BestChange announced its key ecosystem updates: a newly designed website, a mobile application, and a Telegram Mini App. The announcement was made in front of almost 17,000 participants and experts from 130 countries, along with industry leaders such as the founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov.

Launched in 2007, BestChange has established itself as a leading aggregator of cryptocurrency exchangers. The platform offers its users the ability to compare offers from over 450 vetted exchangers, filter results according to fees and exchange conditions, and review exchange services before completing transactions. With new updates, the company aims to enhance convenience, transparency, and security for users in an increasingly complex crypto market.

According to BestChange research, confirmed by other participants of Blockchain Life 2025, one of the biggest difficulties for users is to find the most beneficial exchange rate. The huge number of options, along with changes in rates that occur every minute, turns comparison into a drudgery even for advanced traders. Mobile applications can compare tens of thousands of exchange rates online, but BestChange highlights the point that trust remains important. Users need to be confident that exchangers are reliable, have sufficient reserves, a reliable history of service, and comply with legislation and regulatory requirements.

That’s why BestChange not only monitors over 900,000 exchange rates but also supplies verified information about the reliability of an exchanger, feedback from their clients, and safety — all with continuous customer support. Thanks to nearly two decades of rigorous partner verification, cases of fraud or exchanger-related issues remain exceptionally rare.

As the CTO mentioned during the forum: “Trust is our most valuable asset. Every partner undergoes thorough verification because when a user loses funds, our reputation suffers even more. We and our users are on the same team.”

Mobile and Telegram Apps for Seamless Crypto Monitoring Experience

Following the trend of user preferences for mobile and messaging platforms, BestChange introduced a mobile application, which is now available in App Store, Google Play, and App Gallery (Huawei). It supports the main features of the website: fast access to competitive rates, detailed service information, and user reviews, in addition to responsive customer service.

Noting the prevalence of Telegram among crypto users, BestChange also introduced a Telegram Mini App and bot, which allow users to choose currency pairs, check rates, and access the functionality of the platform without leaving the messaging ecosystem.

A Redesigned Website for a Better User Journey

Rounding out its presentation at Blockchain Life 2025, BestChange revealed a completely new look for the website — a first major visual and functional overhaul in 18 years. The new design features a more streamlined user interface with enhanced navigation, smart filters, improved multi-step exchange, and easier ways to manage favorite and blocked exchangers. These updates make navigating the website easier, highlighting the best exchange routes and keeping the platform’s trusted features intact.

About BestChange

Founded in 2007, BestChange is a reliable aggregator of cryptocurrency and electronic currency exchangers. BestChange monitors current exchange rates across more than 450 exchangers in real-time and enables users to choose the most profitable offers with minimal risk. The database on BestChange includes over 45,000 currency pairs for fiat, e-money, and crypto and serves millions of visitors every month.

DMZ Finance and Mantle Bring the World’s First DFSA-Approved Tokenized Money Market Fund Onchain 388

DMZ Finance, with Mantle and Bybit, today announced the deployment of QCDT, the world’s first DFSA-approved (Dubai Financial Services Authority) tokenized money market fund (MMF), on Mantle Network’s modular Layer-2 infrastructure.

QCDT is a regulated, yield-bearing token co-launched by Qatar National Bank, DMZ Finance, and Standard Chartered, offering institutional-grade exposure to on-chain finance. Positioned alongside leading global tokenized money market funds such as BUIDL and BENJI — collectively referred to as the “BBQ”. QCDT bridges traditional finance and decentralized markets. By combining DMZ Finance’s tokenization expertise, Bybit’s global exchange infrastructure, and Mantle’s scalable blockchain architecture, QCDT brings real-world yield on-chain in a compliant and capital-efficient manner.

Unlocking Institutional-Grade Yield and Mirror Collateral Onchain

At launch, Bybit has become the first global exchange to accept QCDT as collateral, enabling qualified institutions to deploy tokenized MMF units as margin collateral backed by U.S. Treasuries.

The integration provides up to USD 1 billion in borrowing capacity, unlocking new opportunities for both traditional financial institutions and established trading firms to participate in onchain yield strategies within a regulated framework.

“Tokenized money market funds like QCDT represent a foundational bridge between traditional finance and DeFi,” said by Belle, Head of BD at Mantle. “By leveraging Mantle’s modular infrastructure, we are enabling compliant, high-value assets to move onchain, setting the stage for scalable institutional adoption.”

Building the Bridge Between TradFi and DeFi

Powered by DMZ Finance, QCDT combines the security of regulated financial products with the efficiency of blockchain settlement. The collaboration with Bybit unlocks seamless integration between traditional capital and onchain liquidity — a major milestone in advancing tokenized finance.

“At DMZ Finance, our mission is to make real-world assets accessible in digital form,” said [Nathan Ma, Co-founder and Chairman of DMZ Finance]. “Working with Mantle and Bybit demonstrates how tokenization can bring innovation to institutional markets while bridging liquidity and access for more TradF and Web3 investors.”

Advancing Mantle’s Vision for Institutional RWAs

For Mantle, the deployment of QCDT marks another milestone in its Real-World Asset (RWA) strategy — positioning the network as the institution-ready Layer-2 for compliant, high-value financial instruments.

By bringing regulated yield-bearing assets onchain, Mantle strengthens its role as the liquidity and distribution layer for tokenized assets — paving the way for principal-protected yield instruments, compliant liquidity rails, and institutional-grade capital markets built on blockchain.

About Mantle

Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with onchain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.

With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, OP-Succinct and EigenLayer.

For more information about Mantle, please visit: mantle.xyz

Zepz launches Sendwave Wallet to give customers the power of stablecoins in everyday transactions 346

  • The Sendwave Wallet is a globally accessible, stablecoin-backed peer-to-peer cross border money solution.
  • Built on trusted stablecoin infrastructure from Circle, Solana, and Portal, the wallet reduces challenges like currency devaluation and access.
  • The wallet gives Sendwave customers more control over their money, enabling them to send money in seconds within the Sendwave network.

Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, has announced the launch of the Sendwave Wallet, a globally accessible stablecoin-backed peer-to-peer cross border money solution. This digital wallet empowers customers to seamlessly send, store, and spend funds across Africa and more than 100 countries worldwide, leveraging stablecoin technology to provide a stable value while offering near-instant, reliable, and affordable transfers within the Sendwave ecosystem.

Changing the game for customers

With the Sendwave Wallet, customers can quickly open a digital dollar balance in the Sendwave app and send, receive, or deposit funds. Their balance is held securely in the wallet in a digital currency, designed to maintain a stable value and pegged to the US dollar, giving them flexibility and the confidence to plan, support loved ones, and build financial stability over time.

“The financial lives of cross-border communities are far more complex and personal than traditional remittance transactions,” said Mark Lenhard, CEO of Zepz. “With Sendwave Wallet, we’re giving customers throughout the Global South a trusted, intuitive way to control their money. This is about stability, choice, and dignity for the communities we serve. Today, Sendwave is moving beyond remittances to more holistically support the financial lives of our customers”.

Combining the power of stablecoins with everyday money

At the core of the Sendwave Wallet are stablecoins, providing a secure way to hold value and move money in near real-time without the typical complexities of a “crypto” wallet . This helps customers avoid the currency swings that can erode their hard-earned money.

Backed by Zepz’s decade-long global payout network, customers can withdraw USDC funds through trusted partners into fiat currency to pay for everyday basic needs. In the future, customers will be able to use their USDC balances directly through cards and QR codes, a step beyond what most wallets offer.

Zepz has combined the expertise of leading web3 players to help bring this pioneering vision to life including: Circle the company behind USDC, Solana as the high-speed, low-cost, scalable blockchain network, and Portal as the provider of borderless wallet infrastructure.

Shaping what’s next

Zepz is continuing to build its customer offering beyond traditional remittances, with plans to enable customers to earn rewards on deposits, spend their balance with payment cards globally and pay bills, giving them practical ways to use digital dollars for daily needs.

About Zepz

Zepz powers two leading global remittance brands, WorldRemit and Sendwave, to build the next generation of cross-border payments. Serving over 9 million customers across 5,000 corridors, Zepz is transforming how money moves across borders by making it faster, safer and more convenient.

Gostex Launches AI-Powered White-Label Payments Suite 320

Gostex today announced the launch of an AI-powered, white-label fintech suite designed to help financial institutions and enterprise merchants improve authorization rates, reduce fraud losses, and streamline operations. The initial release includes an AI-optimized payment gateway, a support system, and an enterprise management module. The suite focuses on smart routing, real-time risk scoring, automated reconciliation, behavioral biometrics, device fingerprinting, and policy-driven compliance to address false declines, fraud, and scaling challenges in modern payments.

“Gostex exists to make advanced fintech capabilities accessible as configurable, enterprise-grade building blocks,” said Stanislav Pak, CEO of Gostex. “The mission is to empower institutions with white-label solutions that accelerate growth, enhance customer experience, and reduce operational risk – without forcing a trade-off between speed and governance. Strategically, the focus is on measurable outcomes: higher approvals with fewer false declines, shorter onboarding cycles, and operating models that scale predictably across markets.”

“From an engineering perspective, the mandate was reliability, security, and practical integration,” said Sevak Petrosian, CTO of Gostex. “Targets include 99.9% service availability, bank-grade security controls, and APIs that integrate cleanly into real-world environments. The architecture emphasizes real-time anomaly detection, policy automation for KYC/AML workflows, and detailed telemetry, so teams can adjust routing and risk in minutes rather than months. The result is a platform designed for low latency, high throughput, and consistent performance under peak loads.”

Product Highlights

  1. Payment Gateway (AI-Optimized): Smart routing selects optimal acquirers and payment paths based on live performance signals; real-time risk scoring helps reduce false declines; automated reconciliation and enriched reporting streamline finance operations; cross-border optimization improves international authorization performance.
  2. Support System: Always-on NLP assistance for customers and operators, with configurable workflows for dispute handling and verifications; predictive analytics highlight emerging fraud patterns and operational bottlenecks; multilingual capabilities support distributed teams and global user bases.
  3. Card Management: Behavioral biometrics and device fingerprinting strengthen fraud defenses while preserving user experience; granular policy controls and automated compliance checks help standardize controls across products and geographies; real-time analytics provide portfolio-level insight for faster decision-making.

Use Cases

  1. Approval Uplift: Dynamic routing and model-driven risk scoring reduce soft declines and optimize authorization performance across acquirers and geographies.
  2. Fraud Loss Reduction: Behavioral signals and device intelligence reinforce rule-based controls, enabling earlier detection of high-risk activity with fewer false positives.
  3. Operational Efficiency: Automated reconciliation, case-management workflows, and unified analytics help finance and support teams resolve issues faster and close periods with greater accuracy.
  4. Scalable Expansion: API-first design, environment isolation, and configuration as code support rapid regional rollouts and partner integrations without disruptive refactors.

About Gostex

Gostex is a fintech software company offering white-label solutions for payments optimization, and enterprise management. The platform emphasizes reliability, bank-grade security controls, and measurable business outcomes for banks, payment service providers, and enterprise merchants across the region. Gostex solutions are delivered with clear SLAs, telemetry-rich observability, and integration patterns designed for real-world enterprise environments.

Ethereum Foundation Moves Entire $650M+ Treasury to Safe Multisig 296

EF completes full treasury migration to Safe smart accounts, joining Vitalik Buterin as key Safe user + Safe smart accounts cross 750M transactions milestone.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed the migration of its full treasury, over 160,000 ETH worth approximately $650 million to Safe{Wallet}, following months of successful DeFi testing. Safe{Wallet}, operated by Safe Labs (a fully owned subsidiary of the Safe Foundation), is the crypto industry’s trusted smart account standard for multisig wallets, securing billions of dollars in assets for institutions, DAOs, and projects.

The move follows the Foundation’s June 2025 treasury policy announcement, which committed to actively participating in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem. Since February, the EF had been testing Safe with a separate DeFi-focused account, dogfooding protocols including Aave, Cowswap, and Morpho as part of their strategy to support applications built on Ethereum.

After testing a 3-of-5 multisig configuration on January 20th, the Foundation has now consolidated its remaining ETH holdings into Safe, completing the transition from their previous custom-built multisig solution. This implementation enables the Ethereum Foundation to actively participate in DeFi via Safe while maintaining battle-tested security standards, marking another step toward Safe’s vision of moving the world’s GDP onchain through battle-tested self-custody infrastructure.

“Safe has proven safe and has a great user experience, and we will transfer more of our funds here over time,” the Ethereum Foundation announced, indicating this is the beginning of a deeper commitment to the Safe smart account standard.

Safe’s Momentum

The timing is notable: Safe has just crossed 750 million transactions (751,062,286 as of today) with over 57.5 million Safes created across multiple chains. The protocol has emerged as crypto’s de facto standard for multisig wallets, securing billions in institutional and DAO treasuries. Safe also counts Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin among its prominent users, who revealed in May 2024 that he stores over 90% of his personal crypto holdings in a Safe multisig wallet. Vitalik has used Safe since at least 2024 for personal security, advocating for what he calls “decentralizing your own security.”

Beyond individual users, Safe has attracted major institutional adoption. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has processed over $3.02 billion in transaction volume through the Safe smart accounts, onchain data shows. Across this period, Liberty’s Safe accounts executed 347 transactions, reflecting consistent institutional use even amid broader market shifts. The figures position Liberty as one of the largest institutional users of Safe’s onchain infrastructure to date.

This growing pattern of major institutions choosing Safe for treasury operations reinforces its position as the leading secure infrastructure layer for digital assets.

Safe’s Milestones:

  • Ethereum Foundation: $650M+ treasury secured
  • Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has processed over $3 Billion via Safe smart accounts
  • Over $65B+ in total assets stored
  • 750M transactions executed
  • 300+ networks supported
  • 200+ ecosystem projects built on the Safe smart account standard
  • 57M accounts deployed

Part of Broader “DeFiPunk” Strategy

The migration reflects the EF’s June 2025 treasury policy, which outlined plans to actively deploy treasury assets into “battle-tested, immutable, audited, permissionless protocols” while maintaining a 2.5-year operational buffer. The policy marked a shift from the Foundation’s historically conservative approach, committing to both enhance financial sustainability and support key Ethereum applications.

The treasury policy targets spending approximately 15% of treasury funds annually, gradually reducing to a sustainable 5% baseline over five years, while prioritizing security, open-source principles, and financial sovereignty aligned with what the Foundation calls “Defipunk” values.

The migration marks a powerful alignment: Ethereum’s core steward now uses the same infrastructure it supports, dogfooding the ecosystem it helps build.

Discover the Best Anonymous Ripple Exchanges for You 915

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TL;DR: Anonymous Ripple exchanges let you trade XRP without the usual sign-up steps, giving you more privacy. They’re ideal if you want faster access without lengthy verifications. Just keep an eye on security, because with fewer checks, you need to handle your funds carefully.

Explore anonymous Ripple exchanges

Anonymous Ripple exchanges often skip the usual Know Your Customer (KYC) process. This means you don’t have to submit ID documents or wait for approval before you start trading. Many users prefer these non-KYC platforms because they can jump right in and enjoy swift conversions, especially if they need to move digital assets quickly.

Why are they so popular? The appeal lies in privacy. When you’re buying or selling XRP without handing over personal details, you’re less concerned about data breaches or identity theft. This approach can be especially handy if you live in a region with restrictive crypto rules. However, minimal account verification can also open the door for shady activities. That’s why it’s wise to research every platform’s background and security features before committing funds.

Compare pros and cons

Below is a quick overview of what you can expect:

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You’ll notice a clear trade-off. If you value privacy over everything else, non-KYC platforms may be a good fit. But keep in mind you’ll need to manage more of your own security and due diligence.

Check essential features

When picking an anonymous XRP platform, it helps to pinpoint what you really need. Here are some things to watch out for:

  • Security measures: Look for mentions of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and cold storage options. Non-custodial or decentralized models give you direct control of your keys, which can reduce hacking risks.
  • User-friendly interface: If you’re new to crypto, choose a site that explains each step clearly. Something with a clean layout and helpful tutorials saves loads of frustration.
  • Asset range: Some platforms don’t just focus on Ripple. They may allow cross chain swaps for tokens from Ethereum, BNB Chain, or Polygon, making it easier to diversify.
  • Reputation and reviews: Check user experiences if possible. While anonymous platforms typically lack big regulatory oversight, you can still gauge reliability from community feedback.

Try Baltex.io exchange

Baltex.io is a non-custodial exchange that aims to deliver a straightforward experience. Since it’s non-custodial, you hold your private keys, which offers an extra layer of security. You don’t need to open an account or reveal personal details, so privacy stands out as a main perk.

Additionally, the interface supports cross chain crypto swaps, which is great news if you often move between different blockchains. This sort of flexibility is appealing for both newbies and seasoned traders, since it cuts down the hassle tied to multiple wallets and networks.

Review top FAQs

Below are common questions that pop up when choosing an anonymous exchange for Ripple:

1. How do I secure my funds on a non-KYC platform?
Always activate 2FA if available, and consider a hardware wallet for long-term storage. Staying vigilant with phishing attempts (fake websites or emails) also helps.

2. Can I buy other cryptos on these exchanges?
Many non-KYC platforms allow you to trade multiple assets. Some specialize in cross chain swaps, which means they support tokens from differing blockchains.

3. What are the risks of non-KYC exchanges?
With little to no regulatory oversight, you rely on the platform’s reputation, community feedback, and your own caution. Strictly verifying that the site is trustworthy can save you from hacks.

4. Why should I consider Baltex.io?
Baltex.io is non-custodial, meaning you control your private keys. It also offers cross chain swaps and a user-friendly interface, which is particularly helpful if you want a simple entry point into anonymous XRP trading.

Whether you’re after total privacy, quick setup, or a broader range of crypto assets, anonymous Ripple exchanges can offer a unique advantage. Just remember that the responsibility for your funds largely rests on you. Research, stay alert, and pick a platform with solid security practices. Good luck with your trading!