Solana ETFs draw record $188M in a week, Bitwise takes about two-thirds of inflows
Record weekly inflows into US spot Solana ETFs signal accelerating institutional demand for SOL exposure, with Bitwise's BSOL capturing the bulk of the money.
CoinDesk · +11 outlets
Bitget restores withdrawals in phases after $388M exploit; attacker tested controls first
The exchange is resuming customer withdrawals after a large hack, while the attacker's small test transfers and the hacker's bitcoin move underscore operational
The Block · +6 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a network a security if it is sufficiently decentralized
The guidance could open buyback programs for token networks without triggering securities registration requirements, a notable shift in US crypto policy.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Goldman Sachs brings $100B Treasury fund into crypto institutional plumbing via Lynq; Bastion wins conditional OCC trust charter
Wall Street's tokenized Treasury push and a new trust charter show traditional finance building regulated rails directly into crypto markets.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
California Governor Newsom signs law barring public officials from issuing memecoins
The law, framed by its supporters as a contrast to federal crypto policy, targets insider token launches by elected officials in the largest US state.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs see $2.4B in weekly inflows, the biggest week since October 2025
Large ETF inflows show institutional allocation continues even as spot prices cool from recent highs.
ct.com · +13 outlets
Citi expands Coinbase partnership to power stablecoin payments for businesses
The tie-up pairs a global bank's corporate network with Coinbase's stablecoin infrastructure, a step toward mainstream business payment use.
The Block · +14 outlets
Bitcoin drops toward $83,000 as Trump does not rule out more Iran strikes, oil tops $100
Geopolitical escalation pushed oil and Treasury yields higher, weighing on bitcoin and Nasdaq futures in a macro-driven selloff.
CoinDesk · +12 outlets
Tether is a lifeline for the Iranian regime, Senate Democrats say in new report
The report adds political pressure on dollar stablecoin issuers over sanctions evasion and illicit finance compliance.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Solana sets weekly record with over 800M non-vote transactions, 1.32B counted in one tally
Record non-vote throughput is the strongest on-chain evidence yet of rising real usage on Solana beyond simple vote traffic.
tokenpost.com · +3 outlets
Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143M, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The largest corporate bitcoin holder keeps buying, reinforcing its role as a demand sink for mined supply.
The Block · +12 outlets
DeFi Development Corp lifts Solana treasury to 2,538,010 SOL, worth about $309M
The corporate treasury strategy keeps accumulating SOL, mirroring bitcoin-holding vehicles and concentrating a large position in one public company.
Bitget · +5 outlets
Bitmine tops 6 million ETH after buying another 17,362 ether
Tom Lee's vehicle now controls roughly 4.9% of Ethereum supply, concentrating corporate ETH holdings in one buyer.
The Block · +14 outlets
Chainlink launches new version of CCIP bridge tech giving apps more control over security
Configurable security in cross-chain messaging addresses a recurring weak point in bridge design after years of costly exploits.
CoinDesk · +4 outlets
Solana prepares phased Falcon quantum defense rollout
A phased post-quantum migration plan puts Solana ahead of most chains on long-term cryptographic risk, though implementation is years out.
CoinMarketCap
Coinbase rolls out wrapped bitcoin cbBTC with Solana DeFi integrations
A major exchange-issued wrapped bitcoin entering Solana DeFi intensifies competition among bridged BTC representations.
CoinMarketCap · +3 outlets
Franklin Templeton brings tokenized collateral service to Bybit
Tokenized money market collateral on an offshore exchange extends traditional asset managers' footprint into crypto trading infrastructure.
CoinDesk
Restaking gold rush is over as top protocols barely turn a profit
A skeptical look at restaking economics suggests the sector's yields are unsustainable without ongoing token incentives.
CoinDesk