


A blockchain-based welfare payment pilot program will be launched in the first quarter of 2027 in three U.S. states, integrating various welfare programs into a single payment and management system that adjusts support levels based on household income changes.
India's 10-year government bond yield rose to 6.8709%, the highest level since June 15. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the minutes of the meeting indicated concerns about inflation risks.
Betting on the 2026 midterm elections has already reached $133M, but the top 1% of Polymarket wallets account for 68% of trading volume.
Cardano confirms the timeline for its Dijkstra upgrade: Leios by late 2026 for speed, Peras in the second quarter of 2027 for block finality on ADA.