SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has raised new regulatory concerns for Layer-2 (L2) blockchain networks that rely on centralized sequencers. In recent remarks, Peirce stressed that these systems, which handle the ordering of transactions off-chain before posting them to Ethereum or other base layers, could fall under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s definition of an exchange.

SOL Strategies has secured Nasdaq approval to launch a Solana‑focused investment vehicle, signaling growing institutional appetite for the Solana (SOL) ecosystem. The move paves the way for major firms, including Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto, to participate in a billion‑dollar Solana treasury initiative.

Binance has announced the listing of OpenLedger’s native token, OPEN, marking a key milestone for the AI-focused blockchain project. The listing follows its selection as the 36th project on Binance’s HODLer Airdrops program. Eligible Binance users who participated in Simple Earn or On-Chain Yields between August 18–21, 2025, will receive retroactive OPEN token distributions before trading begins.

Anchorage Digital, a U.S.-chartered crypto bank, has expanded its offerings to include custody and staking support for Starknet’s STRK token, opening the door for institutional investors to earn staking rewards. The move builds on Anchorage’s existing STRK custody services and responds to growing demand for yield-generating crypto products. Currently, staked STRK offers an annual percentage rate (APR) of 7.28%, making it competitive with traditional yield options.

The Trump brothers are seeking to raise $2.1 billion through share sales following the turbulent Nasdaq debut of American Bitcoin (ABTC), a mining firm tied to the Trump family. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the proposed capital raise comes at a pivotal moment, as ABTC’s stock skyrocketed by 91% within its first hour of trading before pulling back amid heavy volatility.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token holders are being targeted by hackers exploiting Ethereum’s EIP-7702 upgrade, according to blockchain security firm SlowMist. The exploit, dubbed the “classic EIP-7702 phishing attack,” allows attackers to plant malicious delegate contracts within victim wallets once private keys are leaked. When unsuspecting users transfer Ether or receive WLFI tokens, the exploit lets hackers quickly drain the assets.

Metaplanet, often dubbed “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has approved plans to raise $884 million in fresh capital while simultaneously exploring a much larger $3.8 billion preferred stock issuance. The move comes at a time when its once-powerful “Bitcoin flywheel”—a strategy where surging stock value funds ever-larger Bitcoin purchases—has slowed as investor premiums on its shares shrink.

Dutch digital asset company Amdax has raised €20 million (about $23 million) as part of its plan to build one of Europe’s largest Bitcoin treasuries, with ambitions to match the corporate accumulation strategy of U.S.-based MicroStrategy. The firm aims to raise an additional €10 million in the coming months, bringing the total to €30 million, and has signaled plans for a potential Euronext Amsterdam listing to make its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy more accessible to Euro

Japan-based digital entertainment and blockchain investment firm Gumi has committed $17 million to XRP as part of its strategy to expand into global payment and remittance networks. The company sees Ripple’s XRP Ledger and its underlying token as crucial infrastructure for enabling cross-border payments at scale, particularly given XRP’s established liquidity and presence in financial ecosystems.

Tether has reversed its earlier decision to freeze USDT circulating on older, less active networks. Instead, these blockchains—including Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, and Kusama—will now be classified as “unsupported.” This means that while no new USDT will be issued or redeemed on these platforms, existing tokens won’t be frozen, allowing holders to retain use of them on secondary markets.

Circle has announced a new partnership with Finastra, a global financial software firm, to expand the use of its USDC stablecoin in cross-border payments. Through this collaboration, Circle’s USDC will be integrated into Finastra’s Global PAYplus (GPP) platform, which supports nearly $5 trillion in annual global transactions used by thousands of financial institutions worldwide.

Shares of Sharps Technology nearly doubled after the company announced a bold $400 million crypto treasury strategy built around Solana’s native token (SOL). The medical device maker signed a letter of intent with the Solana Foundation to acquire $50 million worth of SOL via a discounted private investment deal.

Global financial watchdogs, including the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a tougher stance on tokenized stocks. In a joint letter to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, they argued that tokenized equities are marketed as equivalent to real stocks but lack the investor protections of regul

A phishing attack exploiting Ethereum’s recent EIP‑7702 upgrade drained nearly $1 million in tokens from a single investor after they signed a deceptive batch transaction that appeared to be a Uniswap swap. EIP‑7702 (part of the Pectra upgrade) was designed to give external accounts temporary “smart‑contract” capabilities—batching transactions, gas sponsorship and spending limits—to improve user experience.

SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial group, and Startale Group, a Singapore‑based blockchain infrastructure firm, announced a strategic joint venture to build an on‑chain trading platform for tokenized stocks and real‑world assets (RWAs).

The Philippines has joined a small but growing club of countries considering Bitcoin as part of their national reserves. House Bill No. 421, also called the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, was filed in June by Representative Miguel Luis Villafuerte and surfaced in the press this week. If it becomes law, the central bank—Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)—would be required to purchase 2,000 bitcoin (BTC) every year for five years, amassing a 10,000-BTC reserve currently worth ab

A coalition of major crypto exchanges, payment platforms, law enforcement agencies, and security researchers has launched the Beacon Network, a real-time crypto crime response system designed to track and freeze stolen digital assets. Spearheaded by TRM Labs, the Beacon Network enables verified members to flag suspicious wallet addresses, trace illicit funds across blockchains, and share information instantly with participating exchanges and authorities.

China is considering a significant policy shift by allowing the use of yuan-backed stablecoins to promote the global adoption of its currency, according to recent reports. The State Council, China’s top government body, is expected to review a roadmap that would set targets for international yuan usage, assign regulatory responsibilities, and establish risk management guidelines.

Circle plans to launch its new Arc layer-1 blockchain with “day one” institutional access through Fireblocks, the custody and tokenization platform used by over 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintechs. Arc is positioned as an enterprise-focused chain for “stablecoin finance,” aiming to provide predictable fees, compliance-ready features, and institutional-grade tooling.

Gemini filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker GEMI, revealing steep losses and a new credit arrangement. The exchange reported a net loss of about $282.5 million for the first half of 2025, a sharp widening from roughly $41.4 million in H1 2024.