ICE joins hands with tZERO to build a tokenized securities platform and simultaneously inject capital into the latest fundraising round
ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has approached the blockchain securities platform tZERO as a design partner to jointly build a tokenized securities infrastructure. At the same time, ICE will also invest in tZERO’s latest round of financing, forming a double binding of cooperation and capital.
Strive adds 1,800 Bitcoins to become the fifth-largest corporate reserve; TD Cowen raises target price
Strive (stock code ASST) purchased 1,800 new Bitcoins, becoming the world's fifth largest listed company Bitcoin reserve. TD Cowen simultaneously raised its target price and currency holding forecast.
OpenSea officially supports Solana NFT transactions, more than four years after the initial beta test
OpenSea announced the addition of Solana NFT trading function, allowing users to buy, sell and exchange digital collectibles on the Solana chain on the platform, more than four years after its initial beta test.
Solana’s handling fees hit a new high, but validators faced the challenge of doubling their income due to inflation.
Solana validators will double the rate of inflation reduction, and the new SOL supply will decrease accordingly; even if the network handling fee reaches a record high during the same period, the rewards that validators can receive for doing the same work may not increase but decrease.
Hyperliquid is rumored to be entering the United States through Kraken parent company Payward, and the perpetual contract structure is submitted to the CFTC for review
Bloomberg reported that the cryptocurrency perpetual contract trading platform Hyperliqued is said to have proposed a preliminary cooperation structure plan to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission through Kraken parent company Payward, but regulatory approval has not yet been received.
Robinhood Chain’s DEX single-day trading volume soared to a new high of US$989 million in August
The Block reported that the single-day trading volume of the decentralized exchange on Robinhood Chain hit a record of US$989 million in August, the total lock-up value increased simultaneously, and the proportion of utility tokens is catching up with memecoin.
LayerZero Launches ATLAS Trading Infrastructure, ZRO Token Surges
LayerZero has announced the launch of ATLAS, a trading infrastructure built on its own Zero blockchain, targeting exchanges and financial institutions. The news sent ZRO token prices climbing.
Galaxy Launches Crypto-Backed Credit Line: Collateralize BTC, ETH, SOL for Cash Without Selling
Galaxy has added a crypto-backed credit line for GalaxyOne customers, allowing eligible users to borrow cash against BTC, ETH, and SOL without having to sell their holdings.
Robinhood Chain's Arcus Launches pTokens, Turning Perpetual Contract Positions Into Transferable Tokens
Arcus, a decentralized exchange built on Robinhood Chain, has launched pTokens, letting users' perpetual contract positions exist as ERC-20 tokens that can be freely transferred.
Bitwise Launches Automated Tokenized Stock Portfolios, Zeroing In on Mag 7 and AI Themes
Bitwise has rolled out automated investment portfolios via the Glider platform, packaging themes like the Mag 7, artificial intelligence, and robotics into tokenized stocks, with underlying trading infrastructure provided by Coinbase.
Grayscale Launches First Zcash ETF, Privacy Coin Officially Enters Traditional Market Tools
Grayscale launched the first ETF to directly hold Zcash on Tuesday morning, marking the first time a privacy-focused cryptocurrency has entered the traditional market in this form, with the timing coinciding with a rise in Zcash's price.
Las Vegas Businessman Brent Kovar Convicted in Crypto Fraud Case, Faces Up to 280 Years in Prison
A federal jury has found Nevada businessman Brent Kovar guilty in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving at least 400 investors and $24 million, with a maximum possible sentence of 280 years.
Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000: Analysts Call Bull Market Talk "Premature but Optimistic"
Bitcoin's price is holding above $80,000, propped up by ETF inflows, but analysts caution that sticky inflation data and unresolved geopolitical tensions mean it's still too early to declare a bull market.
Franklin Templeton Teams Up with HashKey to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund in Asia
HashKey's Earn channel has added the Franklin OnChain US Government Liquidity Fund, a tokenized money market fund from Franklin Templeton, now officially live in Asia.
Blockchain Association Backs Treasury's New Stablecoin Issuer Rules Under GENIUS Act
Industry group Blockchain Association has submitted comments on the Treasury's proposed rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, backing limits on customer identity checks to direct primary market transactions while calling for clearer definitions.
San Francisco Gaming Founder Dillman Convicted in Crypto Fund Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years
San Francisco-based gaming industry founder Dillman has been convicted of running a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading fund. The U.S. Department of Justice states each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
US Treasury Ramps Up Iran Sanctions, Adds Crypto to "Economic D-Day" List
The US Treasury has folded digital assets into its latest round of sanctions against Iran, lumping crypto in with aviation, shipping, and gold under what's being dubbed an "economic D-Day" operation. The Treasury says certain cryptocurrencies have been used to prop up Iran's economy.
Crypto Exchange Volume Doubles in Five Days, But August Still Trails July
The Block reports that crypto exchange trading volume doubled within five trading days, signaling a market activity rebound. However, August's cumulative trading volume so far still falls short of July's full-month total, meaning the recovery hasn't yet fully caught up to last month's level.
Stand With Crypto Rolls Out 32 House Endorsements, Expanding Its Political Footprint
Crypto political group Stand With Crypto has unveiled its latest round of midterm endorsements, backing 32 House candidates as it continues its voter mobilization push in U.S. elections.
Hyperliquid Policy Center Calls on SEC, CFTC to Unify Perpetual Contract Regulations
The Hyperliquid Policy Center is urging the U.S. SEC and CFTC to coordinate regulatory standards for perpetual contracts, as the platform's multi-asset perpetuals business scales up and draws attention from traditional exchanges.
Strive Buys Another 1,110 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Hit 21,356 BTC to Rank 7th Among Public Company Holders
Strive spent $81.5 million to add 1,110 bitcoin at an average cost of about $73,400 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 21,356 BTC and vaulting the company into 7th place on the public company bitcoin holdings leaderboard.
Bitmine Buys Another 32,000 ETH as Tom Lee Says Ethereum's Rally Was "Overdue"
As Tom Lee weighs in on Ethereum's recent rally, Bitmine has scooped up another 32,447 ETH, pushing the firm's total holdings to $14.9 billion and its Ethereum stake past 4.8% of circulating supply.
Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy for Once, Sells $2B in MSTR Stock to Build $1.6B Cash Reserve
Strategy, known for its relentless bitcoin buying, sat out this round—instead offloading $2 billion worth of MSTR stock and setting up a $1.6 billion "USD Cash" reserve. The company's bitcoin holdings still account for roughly 4% of the 21 million coin supply cap.
Term Finance Hit by Governance Exploit, Losses Estimated at $8.5 Million
DeFi lending protocol Term Finance's vault proposals came with a seven-day delay and a liquidity provider veto mechanism—yet neither stopped the attacker this time, with losses estimated at $8.5 million.