The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new SEC guidance on tokenized securities, splitting them into two main categories to clarify tokenized securities regulation for firms exploring blockchain-based capital markets: issuer-sponsored tokenized securities and third-party-sponsored tokenized securities.

Aave founder and Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov has denied allegations that he bought $15 million worth of Aave (AAVE) tokens to sway a contentious decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance vote. Responding to criticism from the DeFi community, Kulechov stated that the tokens were not used in the recent vote and emphasized that his substantial personal stake reflects long-term conviction in the Aave protocol and its ecosystem.

A new SEC no-action letter is paving the way to kill the traditional three-day stock trade settlement window by enabling tokenized securities on existing Wall Street infrastructure. The Depository Trust Company (DTC), part of DTCC, has received informal SEC approval to launch DTCC Tokenization Services for assets it already holds in custody, targeting a rollout in the second half of 2026.

HumidiFi’s chaotic $WET token presale on Solana has sparked controversy after on-chain analytics platform Bubblemaps exposed a Sybil-style bot attack linked to a single actor known as “Ramarxyz.” Using more than 1,000 wallets, this entity allegedly sniped around 70% of the WET public presale allocation on Jupiter Exchange’s Decentralized Token Formation (DTF) launchpad, causing the sale to sell out in just two seconds before most retail investors could participate.

Solana Mobile is preparing to launch its native governance token, SKR, tied to its Seeker crypto smartphone at the start of 2026. The SKR token will have a fixed supply of 10 billion, designed to underpin the Solana Mobile ecosystem and give Seeker owners “actual ownership in the platform.” Token distribution is structured with 30% allocated to airdrops, 25% for growth and partnerships, 10% for liquidity, 10% for a community treasury, 15% for Solana Mobile, and 10% for Solana

The UNI token, native to leading decentralized exchange Uniswap, rocketed nearly 40% to around $9.70 after the Uniswap Foundation and Uniswap Labs unveiled the “UNIfication” proposal—a set of token-friendly updates designed to enhance UNI’s value proposition. Central to the plan is a protocol-level fee switch that will automatically burn collected fees, alongside an immediate burn of 100 million UNI (roughly 16% of the circulating supply).

Franklin Templeton has unveiled the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund for professional investors in Hong Kong, a first-of-its-kind “end-to-end” tokenized money market fund that issues, distributes, and services its shares entirely on a blockchain ledger — while still operating under the European UCITS regulatory umbrella.

Bonk (BONK), the Solana-based meme coin, plunged through key support after a sharp sell-off, triggering a cascade of liquidations and pushing price into a high-volume demand region where seller exhaustion often emerges. Technicals cited in similar coverage point to deeply oversold momentum on lower timeframes, with RSI nearing exhaustion levels and price probing a critical psychological support band.

Pi Network’s PI price has crashed over 90% since its March debut, wiping out roughly $16–$18 billion in market cap as the token slid from about $2.79 to $0.26. The steep decline has reignited “rug pull” allegations from parts of the community, with commentators arguing that such a rapid drawdown erodes investor confidence and underscores fragile token economics.

Going forward, crypto stakeholders should closely watch whether this no-action letter becomes a precedent for other token projects that link blockchain incentives to real-world services. If so, DePIN adoption could accelerate, transforming how global infrastructure—from internet bandwidth to IoT devices—is deployed and monetized, while reassuring builders and investors that innovation can coexist with regulatory compliance.

Solana’s tokenized stocks ecosystem just surpassed $800 million in trading volume, flipping Ethereum’s share and capturing over 60% of a nearly $1.3 billion market. With faster, cheaper transactions and higher user activity, Solana [SOL] now leads the tokenized assets segment, while Gnosis logged ~$307M and Ethereum [ETH] trailed at ~$127M. This is a notable shift in market leadership within on-chain tokenized equities.

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.

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.

The Trump crypto ecosystem has come under intense scrutiny as both the TRUMP token and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) face mounting controversies. The TRUMP memecoin is flashing red on risk dashboards, ranking among the highest in leverage exposure compared to other altcoins like Ethena (ENA), Arbitrum (ARB), and Maker (MKR). Heavy speculation in TRUMP has left traders vulnerable to mass liquidations, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of politically themed

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.

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.

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

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).

Chainlink’s LINK has reclaimed the $24 level for the first time since early February, extending a strong August run. The token posted a 35% weekly surge to kick off the month and is up about 42% month-to-date, outpacing Ethereum’s gains.