Solana trades near $84.40 as three SIMD proposals seek to cut SOL issuance, expand staking access, and raise daily fee burns. Solana is trading near the $84.40 level after several days of steady gains. Traders are watching this area as it may guide the next move for SOL. The level...
Securitize Bets on Tokenized Equity Instead of Launching a Crypto Token
Securitize launched tokenized shares instead of issuing a separate native crypto token. Tokenized equity gives investors regulated ownership with voting and dividend rights. New blockchain firms are testing equity rewards alongside or instead of native tokens. Securitize is taking a different approach to blockchain finance by prioritizing tokenized equity instead...
Korean Companies Deny Joining Open USD Alliance After Surprise Listing
Korean firms denied formal Open USD membership despite appearing on the alliance’s public roster. Several companies said Open Standard only discussed possible participation without agreements. The dispute adds scrutiny as South Korea reviews tighter rules for foreign stablecoin issuers. Several leading South Korean companies have denied formally joining the Open...
Stablecoin Inflows Hit 18-Month Low While Ethereum Builders Ignore It
Stablecoin inflows to exchanges just fell to an 18-month low, yet Ethereum developers are deploying smart contracts at a record pace anyway. Bitcoin traded near $62,397 on Friday morning, a number that by itself explains almost nothing about what is happening underneath the price. The real story sat one layer...
Crypto Clarity Act Gains Ground as Sheriffs Shift to Neutral Stance
Major County Sheriffs of America shifts to neutral on the Clarity Act, seeking a bigger law enforcement role in crypto policy. The Major County Sheriffs of America has moved to a neutral position on the Clarity Act. The group cited ongoing talks over Section 604 of the bill. MCSA shared...
Europe’s Largest Fintech Is Dropping USDT: Here’s the Timeline
Revolut will stop supporting USDT on August 31, after ending purchases July 6 and new deposits July 30 for affected users. Revolut has told customers it will stop supporting USDT on August 31 through app alerts and emails. The move will end access to one of the most used stablecoins...
Senator Renews Crypto Ethics Push After Trump’s $600M Memecoin Windfall
Gillibrand renews crypto ethics push after disclosures showed Trump earned over $600M from the $TRUMP memecoin in 2025. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has renewed her call for crypto ethics rules after Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures. The disclosures showed more than $600 million in 2025 income from the $TRUMP memecoin, according...
BTSE Launches Indonesian Crypto Exchange Through Joint Venture
BTSE enters Indonesia through a regulated joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional. OJK license enables IDR trading, deposits, withdrawals, and regulated crypto services. BTSE combines global trading infrastructure with local expertise to drive market growth. BTSE has launched BTSE Indonesia through a joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional,...
Brazil Tightens Rules for Crypto Firms With New Capital Requirements
Brazil requires crypto firms to maintain capital reserves starting January 2027. New rules align crypto providers with securities broker regulatory standards. Segment 5 firms lose eligibility to offer crypto services under new framework. Brazil is strengthening oversight of its cryptocurrency industry by introducing stricter capital and risk management requirements for...
Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion
Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states. New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment tools. Dual approvals strengthen Bridge’s European expansion under the EU’s unified MiCA framework. Bridge has secured dual regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, allowing the stablecoin infrastructure...