# Blockchain

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: SEC Final Approval — The SEC grants full regulatory approval for Nasdaq to migrate its entire exchange infrastructure to the blockchain.
- **2026-02-17**: Fund IV Closure — Dragonfly officially closes its $650 million fourth fund amid industry consolidation.
- **2025-06-20**: Pilot Program Success — A limited pilot program involving three mid-cap stocks successfully demonstrates T+0 settlement efficiency.
- **2024-11-10**: SEC Rule Proposal — Nasdaq formally submits a proposal to the SEC to allow blockchain-based settlement for listed equities.
- **2024**: Strategic Bets — Early investments in Polymarket and Rain begin to show significant market traction.
- **2023-09-15**: Nasdaq Digital Assets Launch — Nasdaq establishes a dedicated division to build DLT infrastructure for institutional clients.
- **2021**: Fund III Launch — Dragonfly raises its third fund during the height of the crypto bull market.
- **2018**: Dragonfly Founded — Firm launches with a focus on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western crypto markets.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### SEC Approves Nasdaq's Blockchain Integration: A New Era for Market Settlement
2026-03-19 09:06:39 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to integrate blockchain technology into its core market infrastructure, marking a historic shift toward instantaneous settlement. This move is expected to revolutionize capital markets by reducing counterparty risk and paving the way for the tokenization of all traditional equities.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sec-nasdaq-blockchain-stock-market-approval

### Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK in $1.8 Billion Deal
2026-03-17 14:20:05 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Mastercard has reached an agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, marking its most significant investment in the digital asset space to date. The deal aims to integrate blockchain-based payment rails with traditional fiat systems to streamline global B2B transactions.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/mastercard-bvnk-acquisition-stablecoin-payments

### Trump Cyber Strategy Elevates Blockchain Security to National Priority
2026-03-08 10:01:09 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration's newly unveiled National Cyber Strategy explicitly commits to protecting cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure, signaling a pivot toward institutionalizing digital assets. This move aims to secure the U.S. digital economy while positioning blockchain as a critical component of national security.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-cyber-strategy-blockchain-security-2026

### Algorithmic Customs: Replacing Human Discretion with AI and Blockchain
2026-03-03 00:38:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A radical shift in customs administration is underway as experts call for the replacement of 'human gatekeepers' with algorithmic intelligence. By leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT, regulators aim to eliminate the systemic corruption and 'monopoly points' that currently stifle global trade flows.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/customs-modernization-ai-blockchain-ghana

### Dragonfly Defies 'Mass Extinction' With $650 Million Fourth Crypto Fund
2026-02-18 21:30:44 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Crypto venture firm Dragonfly has successfully closed its fourth fund at $650 million, signaling a flight to quality in a tightening market. The raise comes as the broader blockchain venture capital landscape faces a period of significant consolidation and 'mass extinction' for smaller firms.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dragonfly-capital-650m-fund-crypto-vc-analysis

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