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Bitcoin \'BIP-110\' debate intensifies as developer-miner clash spreads

A dispute over Bitcoin consensus-rule change proposal BIP-110 is escalating among developers, miners, companies and users. The proposal would temporarily limit several ways of embedding non-financial data in Bitcoin transactions, including tighter size limits for transaction outputs and OP_RETURN. Supporters say it could curb blockchain spam and strengthen Bitcoin’s role as money. Opponents warn it could invalidate some fee-paying transactions and set a risky precedent for future protocol changes.

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SWIFT launches shared blockchain ledger with 17 banks to support 24/7 tokenised deposit payments

SWIFT has moved a blockchain-based shared ledger into an initial operating phase and is preparing real-transaction pilots with 17 global banks across six continents using tokenised deposits. The structure links tokenised deposits issued by participating banks on a common foundation while continuing to use the existing SWIFT network. The project aims to enable 24-hour, year-round fund transfers, with final settlement maintained through existing financial systems. SWIFT targets completing real transactions in the second half of 2026.

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K-STAR verifies blockchain-based digital local currency with BNK Busan Bank

K-STAR, a technology alliance for a won stablecoin-based digital currency infrastructure involving AhnLab Blockchain Company, said on Sunday it completed a proof of concept with BNK Busan Bank to verify blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure for digitising local currency. The project aimed to implement an end-to-end policy-based local currency with embedded conditions such as usage locations and validity periods, and to test operational feasibility in a real financial environment.