Australia has unveiled draft legislation to tighten oversight of crypto exchanges, bringing digital asset platforms under the same rules as traditional financial services. The proposal, described by Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino as the cornerstone of the government’s digital asset roadmap, would create two new financial products under the Corporations Act: “digital asset platforms” and “tokenized custody platforms.”

Forward Industries, a major player in the Solana ecosystem, has announced plans to tokenize $1.65 billion worth of stock using Superstate’s Opening Bell platform, further advancing the growing trend of real-world asset tokenization (RWA). The move follows recent developments by firms like Galaxy Digital, which have also embraced tokenization as a way to bridge traditional finance with blockchain-powered markets.

House members are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to move quickly in implementing President Donald Trump’s crypto 401(k) executive order, which aims to expand retirement investment options by allowing digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to be included in retirement accounts. The order directs the SEC to revise existing regulations and provide clearer guidance for 401(k) plan administrators so that alternative assets can become more accessible to

Bitcoin has lost a key support level following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut, sparking fears of a potential Bitcoin price retracement to $105,000. According to on-chain data, the critical $115,200 mark represents the cost basis for nearly 95% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, making it a vital psychological and technical support area.

Creditors of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX are set to receive $1.6 billion in the upcoming third distribution round scheduled for September 30, 2025. This marks another milestone in the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings following FTX’s dramatic downfall in 2022. The payout is part of the exchange’s broader restructuring plan aimed at compensating affected investors and institutions.

PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD (PayPal USD) is undergoing a major upgrade that could reshape its role in the crypto economy. Through its integration with LayerZero’s Stargate Hydra, PYUSD will now function as a true cross-chain stablecoin by expanding to nine additional blockchains, including Avalanche (AVAX), Aptos (APT), Sei (SEI), and Tron (TRX).

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the critical $115,000 level after the U.S. Federal Reserve executed a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark range to 4.0%–4.25%. Despite the dovish shift, Bitcoin’s immediate reaction was muted, as traders weighed the Fed’s cautious stance on inflation, employment, and growth.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved generic listing standards for crypto ETFs, streamlining the process for spot digital asset exchange-traded funds. Under Rule 6c-11, stock exchanges such as the Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX can now list crypto ETFs without requiring case-by-case approval from the SEC.

Texas is taking the lead in digital assets with the Money Services Modernization Act, clear rules for stablecoins, and even a proposed Bitcoin reserve. By blending regulation with bold experimentation, Texas is positioning itself as a U.S. hub for crypto innovation and financial policy that could reshape how investors and businesses interact with digital assets.

Wyoming just made history with the launch of the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first U.S. state-issued stablecoin. Backed 102% by U.S. dollars and Treasuries, FRNT promises faster payments, government efficiency, and public benefit funding through school programs. Supporters see it as a breakthrough in digital money, while critics call it a “state CBDC.” Here’s why FRNT matters for investors, states, and the future of blockchain.

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence company co-founded by Michael Saylor, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to an unprecedented 638,985 BTC, worth more than $73 billion. The announcement followed the purchase of 525 Bitcoin valued at roughly $60 million, acquired at an average price of $114,562 per BTC.

Japan’s third-largest credit card company, Credit Saison, has announced the launch of a $50 million blockchain venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the U.S. and helping them expand into Asia. The fund, named Onigiri Capital, has already raised $35 million and will focus on innovative projects in stablecoins, tokenization platforms, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital payment infrastructure.

France is taking a hardline stance against crypto firms operating under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) due to perceived regulatory loopholes. The French financial regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), warned it may block companies that use MiCA’s “passporting rights” to enter France through licenses from jurisdictions with weaker oversight.

Japan is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its cryptocurrency tax rules, shifting from one of the world’s harshest regimes to a more investor-friendly framework. Currently, crypto gains are taxed progressively at rates up to 55%, far higher than the flat 20% rate applied to equities. Under the new proposal, starting in fiscal year 2026, crypto trading profits would be taxed at a uniform 20% rate, aligning digital assets more closely with traditional investments like stocks.

The long-anticipated GOP crypto bill has run into political headwinds after Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) warned that lawmakers are “not ready” to move forward. The bill, designed to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., aimed to clarify oversight between the SEC and CFTC, while also providing guidelines around stablecoins and consumer protections.

The Polygon network successfully implemented a hard fork to resolve a critical software bug that caused several nodes to fall out of sync with the blockchain. This disruption briefly halted consensus and transaction validation, raising concerns about reliability on the popular Ethereum scaling solution.

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.