Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized US stocks on Solana, starting with Apple, Nvidia and Strategy
Securitize's tokenized equity product puts real shares with dividends and voting rights onchain on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned, a notable step
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Samsung Wallet taps Solana for zero-fee USDC transfers on 82 million US Galaxy devices
Samsung's push brings stablecoin remittances to a mainstream phone install base via Solana and Sui, expanding consumer stablecoin distribution.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin slides below $81,000, triggering nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations
A broad risk-off move hit leveraged positions, with altcoins like Cardano and Solana leading losses and analysts eyeing an $80,000-$90,000 Q4 range.
finance.yahoo · +13 outlets
Bitcoin rebounds to about $82,000 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Risk sentiment recovered as oil fell and geopolitical fears eased, lifting bitcoin off lows hit earlier in the week.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins such as USDT
The deadline forces European venues to delist non-compliant stablecoins, a significant compliance shock for issuers and traders.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker, no sign of sale
Onchain transfers of seized coins to Coinbase-linked wallets revived questions about potential government selling pressure.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Thailand's SEC approves spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Another Asian market opens regulated spot crypto ETF access, expanding institutional channels.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs suffer worst day since June as inflows turn negative
About $500 million left US spot bitcoin funds in a single session, a sharp reversal after months of steady inflows.
Decrypt News · +6 outlets
Solana DeFi firms Orca and Loopscale merge to form New York-based Formation
The DEX and lending platform combine to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense assets with an eventual path to regulated US markets.
Decrypt · +10 outlets
Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
Researchers flag the risk of AI-assisted attacks on exposed keys, renewing debate about cryptography resilience and wallet hygiene.
CoinDesk · +5 outlets
UK sanctions Cryptomus, TokenSpot and payment platforms in Russia-focused crackdown
The measures target crypto payment infrastructure allegedly used to evade sanctions, adding to global enforcement pressure.
CoinDesk · +7 outlets
Solana about to halve block times as final 200-millisecond upgrade nears
Faster slots would raise Solana's throughput ceiling, though the timing and network effects are still being tested.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
JPMorgan estimates $50 billion has flowed into crypto this year
The bank says improving momentum into Q4 reflects renewed institutional appetite across digital assets.
The Block · +14 outlets
Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
A major US bank exploring exchange-provided liquidity signals continued institutional interest in crypto market access.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Senate Democrat probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether
The investigation examines the Wall Street firm's relationship with the largest stablecoin issuer, a recurring focus of scrutiny.
CoinDesk · +12 outlets
Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore
The bank extends regulated custody services into a key Asian hub, targeting institutional and tokenized asset clients.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Solana's geographic speed proposal relies on validator locations the network cannot verify
Researchers warn the design keeps leader allocations but adds longer consecutive-control windows and regional risk, a skeptical read on a speed-focused upgrade.
Cryptoslate · +1 outlets
Crypto industry split over researcher Justin Drake's AI encryption warning
The Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' advice drew both support and pushback, highlighting disagreements over near-term AI threats to crypto security.
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