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CoinDeskbusiness11 hrs ago
SBI Holdings Moves Blockchain Initiative from Corda to Solana for Tokenization
SBI Holdings is redirecting its blockchain efforts to the Solana network through SBI Solana Global. The venture now includes the Solana Foundation and targets stablecoin issuance plus tokenized real-world assets.
ambcrypto.combusiness12 hrs ago
Robinhood Chain trading volume rises from $200,000 to over $500 million in nine days, led by memecoins
Robinhood launched its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain in early July 2026. Memecoins quickly became the most traded assets on the network, with one token reaching a $150 million market capitalization.
coindesk.comfinance1 day ago
Bitcoin Proposal to Temporarily Limit Data Storage Nears August Deadline With No Miner Support
BIP-110 would temporarily cap non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain for one year through tighter OP_RETURN limits and other restrictions. Miner signaling stands at zero and node adoption remains in the low single digits. Michael Saylor and Adam Back have publicly opposed t…
theconversation.comfinance2 days ago
Thief swaps 181000 stolen SOL for 7918 ETH worth 142 million dollars
@lookonchain reported that an early Solana investor lost 181000 SOL valued at 142 million dollars. The thief sold the tokens, bridged the proceeds to Ethereum, and swapped them for 7918 ETH also valued at 142 million dollars. On-chain analysis traced the full sequence.
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coindesk.combusiness3 days agoUpdated
Metaplanet Explores Bitcoin-Backed Credit Products but Has Made No Decisions on Terms
The Tokyo-based firm is examining tokenized credit instruments collateralized by its 43,000 BTC holdings. Partners include JPYC and Progmat, with Siiibo Securities set to join after its July 13 rename.
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motherjones.combusiness4 days ago
Energy Substantiation to Debut WTIC Oil Token on LMAX Exchange
The crypto startup plans to launch a token backed by physical West Texas Intermediate crude with added liquidity on LMAX. Fortune reported the project involves a dozen commodities firms and aims for lighter regulation as a spot commodity. Plans include later tokens for Brent crud…
coindesk.combusiness4 days ago
More than $7.2 billion in assets have moved from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP since May 2026
Mantle will shift its $2.5 billion Super Portal to Chainlink's CCT standard from July 9 to July 15. The move follows earlier migrations by Kelp, Lombard and others totaling over $7.2 billion since May. The shift began after a $292 million exploit at Kelp earlier in 2026.
newslaundry.comfinance5 days ago
Trader Turns $86 Into $1.6 Million Profit on CASHCAT Token
A cryptocurrency trader identified as 0xeee2 bought 17.5 million CASHCAT tokens for $86. Partial sales and remaining holdings produced a total profit of $1.6 million.
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finance6 days ago
BONK DAO Treasury Sends $20 Million to Attacker After Governance Proposal Passes
An attacker spent roughly $4.4 million to buy just over 1% of BONK supply and passed a proposal that transferred about $20 million from the treasury on July 6. BONK DAO confirmed the drain and is working with exchanges and the Solana Foundation.
CoinDeskfinance7 days ago
Ethereum Roadmap Calls for Major Protocol Overhaul
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a multi-year plan to replace nearly every major part of the network. The effort prioritizes quantum resistance and privacy while limiting disruption to existing applications.
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uctoday.comfinance8 days ago
Step Finance Exploiter Sells 261933 SOL Worth $21.4 Million
@lookonchain reported that the exploiter bridged the proceeds to Ethereum and acquired 12,128 ETH. The ETH were then deposited into TornadoCash.
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coindesk.comfinance10 days ago
Robinhood Shares Rise Nearly 4 Percent After Blockchain and Trading Product Announcements
Robinhood announced a slate of new products including its own blockchain, stock tokens, agentic trading tools and DeFi offerings. Shares rose nearly 4 percent on the day. Cnbc reported the details.
nypost.combusiness11 days ago
Securitize Lists Shares on NYSE and Tokenizes Same Stock on Solana and Avalanche
Securitize began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SECZ on July 2 after a SPAC merger and simultaneously issued tokenized versions of the same shares on Solana and Avalanche. Investors held $295 million in the tokenized shares at launch.
nypost.comfinance11 days ago
Tokenization firm lists on NYSE after SPAC merger raises over $400 million
Securitize began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SECZ. The company raised more than $400 million through its SPAC merger and has tokenized nearly $300 million of its shares on Solana and Avalanche.
nypost.combusiness11 days ago
Securitize begins trading on New York Stock Exchange after SPAC merger, with shares rising nearly 3 percent
Securitize debuted on the NYSE on July 2 after raising $400 million through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Shares rose nearly 3 percent after opening despite trading below the IPO price in pre-market.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.combusiness11 days ago
eToro Leads $12.5 Million Round for Onchain Derivatives Platform Extended
Digital broker eToro led a $12.5 million funding round for Extended on July 2. The investment supports plans to integrate perpetual futures into the Zengo wallet acquired in April.
matcha-jp.comfinance11 days ago
Taiko Reopens Ethereum Layer-2 Bridge Ten Days After $1.7 Million Hack
Taiko restored its cross-chain bridge on July 2 after halting operations following a June 22 exploit. The protocol said all affected users were made whole and reserves returned to full backing.
cnbc.combusiness12 days ago
Robinhood Unveils Blockchain and Tokenized Products in London as Crypto Revenue Falls 47 %
Robinhood introduced Robinhood Chain, new stock tokens and decentralized lending at its July 1, 2026 event. The moves expand its crypto and AI offerings beyond the United States. @Forbes reported the announcements.
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forbes.combusiness12 days ago
Ethereum Institutional Launches to Improve Engagement with Financial Institutions
The new initiative began operations on Wednesday to advance education, advocacy and communications between the Ethereum blockchain and large financial institutions. Standard Chartered Bank and several Ethereum ecosystem leaders endorsed the effort as a sign of the network's matur…
coindesk.combusiness12 days ago
Ethereum Foundation Publishes Guide Promoting Its Blockchain to Governments
The Ethereum Foundation released a non-technical report on July 1, 2026, outlining the blockchain's technical features and existing government deployments. The document urges policymakers to prioritize decentralized networks over corporate-controlled systems for public infrastruc…
forbes.combusiness12 days ago
Ethereum Institutional Nonprofit Launches to Accelerate Institutional Adoption
A new independent nonprofit called Ethereum Institutional launched July 1 to serve as a neutral contact point for banks and asset managers evaluating Ethereum for tokenization and stablecoins. It is led by former Ethereum Foundation executive David Walsh along with Marius Smith a…
cointelegraph.comfinance13 days ago
MetaMask Launches Money Account for Stablecoin Yield and Spending
MetaMask introduced Money Account, a feature allowing users to earn yield on stablecoins and spend them via the MetaMask Card within a single wallet. The product is built on the Monad blockchain and uses the company's mUSD stablecoin.
flipboard.combusiness13 days ago
New York Life to Offer High-Yield Bond Fund Subscriptions in USDC via Centrifuge Platform
New York Life Investment Management is launching a tokenized version of its U.S. high-yield corporate bond strategy. Subscriptions and redemptions will settle in USDC on Centrifuge's platform.
benzinga.comfinance13 days ago
BlackRock Deposits 4,984.56 Bitcoin and 30,725 Ether to Coinbase Prime
@lookonchain reported that BlackRock moved 4,984.56 BTC worth $295 million and 30,725 ETH worth $48.58 million to Coinbase Prime on or before June 30, 2026. The combined transfers total nearly $344 million in cryptocurrency.
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coindesk.combusiness14 days ago
Chainalysis Publishes Proposed Blockchain Analytics Ontology After Limited External Review
Chainalysis released a proposed ontology on June 29, 2026, to define standards for tracing crypto address clusters. The document draws on the firm's work in a 2024 money laundering trial. Chief scientist Jacob Illum said the goal is to begin industry discussion on methodology.
coindesk.combusiness14 days ago
Ripple proposes XRPL lending protocol for institutions; approval by validators still required
Ripple has proposed an XRPL Lending Protocol that would let institutions borrow against tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The system automates loan mechanics on-chain while keeping credit decisions with human underwriters off-chain. Testing on a development network begins Monda…
citizen.co.zafinance14 days ago
Dormant wallet spends 5,000 SOL, now worth 358000 dollars, on 242.66 million PUMP tokens
A cryptocurrency wallet inactive for more than a year spent 5000 SOL valued at 358000 dollars to acquire 242.66 million PUMP tokens. The same wallet had previously purchased and staked SOL at a higher price.
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Polymarket phishing attack took $3.1 million from 11 wallets
Blockchain intelligence firm AMLBotHQ reported Saturday that roughly $3.1 million in PUSD was stolen from 11 user wallets on the prediction market platform. The funds were moved from Polygon to Ethereum, and the company pledged full refunds.
usethebitcoin.comfinance17 days ago
Blockchain Network Reports Highest Revenue Over 30 Days
A blockchain network generated $60.2 million in revenue during the most recent 30-day period. The figure exceeds the next reported network by more than double and surpasses another major network by nearly 20 times.
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investopedia.comfinance17 days ago
Large holder converts 464 Bitcoin to 17,750 Ether
An unidentified wallet swapped 464 Bitcoin valued at $27.56 million for 17,750 Ether roughly two hours ago. The transaction marks a sizable shift from one major cryptocurrency to another.
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betakit.comai18 days ago
Blockchain Startup Rebrands as DATA Foundation to Focus on AI Data Verification
The company formerly known as Story Protocol has changed its name and direction. It now operates the DATA Network and Trace platform to record licensing and consent for AI training datasets.
CoinDeskbusiness19 days ago
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Budget 40 Percent and Lays Off 20 Percent of Staff
The Ethereum Foundation reduced its budget by roughly 40 percent and laid off about 20 percent of its workforce on June 24. The moves followed the launch of EthLabs, a new research group backed by more than 50 stakeholders.
9to5toys.comfinance19 days ago
Wallet Sells All ETH at a Loss and Buys HYPE Tokens
@lookonchain reported that wallet 0xEe0A sold 3,065 ETH two weeks ago and purchased 100,392 HYPE tokens over the next two days. The wallet now holds 497,212 HYPE tokens valued at $30.93 million.
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coindesk.combusiness19 days ago
Ethlabs Launches as Ethereum Research Group One Day Before Foundation Announces Restructuring
Ethlabs, backed by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin and more than 50 contributors, began operations to advance protocol research and adoption. The launch occurred one day before the Ethereum Foundation announced a restructuring that will cut roughly 20 percent of its staff.
fintechnews.hkfinance20 days ago
Chainlink Joins Banks in Project Pangea for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments
Chainlink joined a coalition of 47 European and South Korean banks to test stablecoin settlement of foreign-exchange trades. The project targets near-instant settlement on a new blockchain network while using existing bank messaging systems.
cryptoninjas.netbusiness20 days ago
Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20 Percent of Staff and Eliminates 54 Positions
The Ethereum Foundation announced Tuesday it is reducing its workforce by roughly 20 percent. The move follows several senior leadership departures over the past six months.
cointelegraph.combusiness20 days ago
Five Ethereum Foundation Researchers Leave to Form Independent Ethlabs Nonprofit
Ethlabs, backed by SharpLink Gaming, Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Joe Lubin, began operations on June 22 to advance transaction settlement and tokenized asset infrastructure. The group draws from recent departures at the Ethereum Foundation.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
Securitize Files Suit Against tZERO Seeking Patent Non-Infringement Ruling
Securitize sued tZERO in Delaware federal court on June 22 seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement. The filing followed a cease-and-desist letter from tZERO one week earlier accusing Securitize of violating patents on tokenized securities infrastructure.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
Five Former Ethereum Researchers Form Independent Nonprofit Backed by Corporate Funders
Ethlabs was announced Monday with backing from SharpLink Gaming, Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin. The group will focus on Ethereum scaling and tokenized asset infrastructure.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator to Process Transactions
MoneyGram became a validator on the Solana blockchain on June 22, 2026, operating a node that processes transactions and secures the network. The remittances firm also joined the Solana Developer Platform after launching its MGUSD stablecoin on Stellar earlier in the month.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
Andrew Cuomo to Co-Chair Tokenization Venture Between NYSE Owner and OKX
Andrew Cuomo will co-chair a joint venture between Intercontinental Exchange and OKX focused on tokenizing NYSE-listed assets. The companies announced the project on Monday.
CoinDeskbusiness21 days ago
Taiko Halts Ethereum Layer-2 Network After $1.7 Million Bridge Exploit, Later Says Issue Contained
Taiko stopped block production on June 22, 2026, after an attacker forged withdrawal proofs to drain about $1.7 million from its bridge and token vault. The team urged users to withdraw funds and asked exchanges to suspend TAIKO deposits. CoinDesk reported the exploit was contain…
CoinDeskfinance26 days ago
Botanix to Shut Down Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Citing Limited Demand for Programmable Bitcoin
Botanix said its effort to make Bitcoin programmable failed in current market conditions. Bitcoin DeFi activity remains far smaller than Ethereum's despite Bitcoin's larger market capitalization.
deccanchronicle.comfinance26 days ago
FIFA Launches Avalanche-Based System for 2026 World Cup Ticket Access and Resale
FIFA Collect issues Right-to-Buy tokens on a custom Avalanche Layer-1 chain to give fans priority access before public sales. More than 100,000 RTBs and 50,000 bundled Club World Cup tickets have been distributed so far.
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Wallet Linked to UXLINK Exploit Buys Ether and Routes Funds via Mixer
A wallet connected to the UXLINK exploit purchased 3,686 ETH using 6.5 million DAI in a 30-minute period. The same wallet also routed funds through a cryptocurrency mixer.
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CoinDeskfinance26 days ago
Abdulla Kanoo Plans Blockchain Settlement System for Trade Between Emerging Economies
Abdulla Kanoo stated that his firm ARP Digital is developing blockchain-based settlement infrastructure for trade flows between emerging economies. The project targets a market segment projected to reach $32 trillion by 2030.
cointelegraph.comfinance27 days ago
Ethereum Developers Enter Final Phase of Glamsterdam Upgrade
Developers have started the final stage of work on Glamsterdam, the largest Ethereum fork since the Merge, with devnets already running planned upgrades.
foxbusiness.comfinance28 days ago
Dogecoin Cash Files U.S. Utility Patent for Blockchain Infrastructure
Dogecoin Cash, Inc. filed a utility patent application covering technologies for its DOGP blockchain ecosystem. The filing targets infrastructure that connects the Dogecoin protocol to application deployment. The announcement references ongoing public interest in Dogecoin-related…
nypost.comfinance28 days ago
Trader Opens $55 Million Ether Long Position After Losing $3.36 Million on Bitcoin Trades
@lookonchain reported that trader 0x9137bd9347f07990a8ce22869f8b93d190479c5a lost $3 million on a Bitcoin long, then $360,000 attempting to short Bitcoin, before opening a 5x long on 31,956.5192 ETH.
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medium.comfinance31 days ago
Tether Freezes Part of $120 Million USDT Linked to Monero Conversion
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced funds through Monero as Tether froze assets linked to the activity.
dailyhodl.comfinance31 days ago
io.net Ties Token Emissions and Burns to Network Earnings via New Incentive Engine
The network launched the Incentive Dynamic Engine in June 2026 to link token emissions and burns directly to earnings and to pay suppliers a stable dollar target.
cointelegraph.comfinance31 days ago
SEC proposes ending 20-year-old order protection rule for equities
The agency has proposed eliminating a rule adopted two decades ago that requires brokers to seek the best available price across exchanges. The change would remove a regulatory requirement that currently prevents automated market makers from executing tokenized U.S. stock trades…
investinghaven.combusiness32 days ago
MoneyGram Launches Dollar-Denominated Stablecoin MGUSD
MoneyGram introduced MGUSD on June 11, 2026. CEO Anthony Soohoo discussed the launch during a Squawk Box Europe segment that aired at 11:09 AM EDT.
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Digital Asset Closes $355 Million Round at $2 Billion Valuation
The Canton Network developer exceeded its $300 million target with backing from a16z crypto and seven global financial institutions. The round closed June 11, 2026.
CoinDeskbusiness32 days ago
Citigroup Issues Blockchain Depositary Receipts Giving Exposure to Private Company Shares
Citigroup introduced blockchain-based Digital Depositary Receipts on June 11, 2026. The product gives investors exposure to private company equity through securities issued and held by the bank.
pymnts.comfinance32 days ago
Citigroup plans venture for trading tokenized shares in private companies
Citigroup is developing a platform that would allow clients to trade tokenized shares of private firms. The initiative aims to increase access to private-market investments through blockchain-based share representation.
Benzingabusiness33 days ago
Ripple Launches AI Agent Payment Toolkit for XRP Ledger
Ripple introduced infrastructure for autonomous AI payments on the XRP Ledger. XRP ETFs recorded $7.44 million in net inflows on June 9.
CoinDeskbusiness34 days ago
Trad.Fi Partners with W3 to Tokenize $650M in Equipment Financing on Avalanche Over Four Years
Equipment-financing lender Trad.Fi will work with AI developer W3 to place $650 million in U.S. equipment loans on public blockchain rails over four years.
CoinDeskfinance35 days ago
Zcash Proposes Ironwood Upgrade to Address 2022 Orchard Counterfeiting Bug
ZEC rebounded 45% from last week’s low near $300 after Shielded Labs disclosed a counterfeiting flaw in the Orchard privacy pool. The Ironwood plan would move users to a repaired pool and let anyone verify the total ZEC supply.
CoinDeskfinance36 days ago
Ethereum Foundation Implements Budget Cuts and Restructuring as Joe Lubin Calls for Narrower Focus on Core Protocol
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin told CoinDesk the foundation's recent budget cuts and restructuring are a necessary shift to maintain credible neutrality and separate protocol stewardship from commercialization.