Brazil’s biggest bank Itaú joins tokenization pilot for bonds and funds
Brazil’s largest bank by market value has joined a pilot involving more than 50 financial organizations to test the issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized fixed-income securities and investment funds. Summary More than 50 financial organizations are participating in ANBIMA’s…
SEC plans CAT takeover in sweeping market data reform
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has outlined a plan to take control of the Consolidated Audit Trail, replace its funding model, and prepare a transition that could run through late 2027. Summary The SEC has ordered staff to assess…
Internet Computer (ICP) Rebounds 10% Weekly: What’s Happening and What’s Next?
The leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), experienced substantial volatility over the past week, ultimately posting minor gains. ICP – the utility token of Internet Computer – outperformed all top 10 digital assets within that period, and some…
Strategy CEO says Bitcoin holdings will grow again in 2026
Strategy CEO Phong Le has said the company plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings again this year, even after recent sales reduced its reserve to 840,447 BTC. Summary Strategy plans to resume Bitcoin accumulation before the end of 2026. Recent…
Goverment Shutdown Probability Risk Is Delayed, Not Resolved, After House Vote
The House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill on July 21 by a 220-205 vote, pushing the government’s spending deadline from September 30 to December 4 and pulling it clear of this fall’s midterm elections, sparking a frenzy of…
Bitcoin Knots Plans New Proof-of-Work Algorithm After BIP-110 Enforcement Fails
The new mining algorithm is intended to push back against miners that refused to support BIP-110’s signaling requirements. Bitcoin Knots said on August 11 that it plans to choose a new proof-of-work algorithm for the stalled BIP-110 chain after…
How XRP holders can mitigate risk and earn $7,500 daily
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As XRP volatility persists, EX DeFi is attracting holders seeking passive income through cloud mining while maintaining long-term exposure…
Bitcoin BIP Editor Dispute Escalates Over Luke Dashjr Removal Motion
Bitcoin Core developer and BIP Editor Mark “Murch” Erhardt formally called for Luke Dashjr removal from the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) editorial team on Aug. 9, escalating a dispute over Dashjr’s handling of BIP110 and the proposal’s recent chain split….
MiCA deadline left 1,062 EEA crypto firms without authorization
Only 281 of 1,343 crypto service providers operating across the European Economic Area have secured MiCA authorization after the EU’s final transition period expired on July 1, leaving more than 1,000 firms without approval under the bloc’s licensing regime. Summary…
Jupiter Lend v2 Links Lending Returns to Trading Fees
Jupiter rolled out Lend V2 on Monday, a redesign of its Solana lending product that lets a single deposit earn interest as a loan and a cut of trading fees at the same time. Jupiter Lend currently holds about $1.9Bn…
