Crypto

Core Summary Leading global crypto market maker Wintermute has officially registered as a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This move enables Wintermute to legally trade traditional stocks, options, and cryptocurrency ETFs, marking a significant step for crypto market makers into the traditional finance domain. Event Details Wintermute USA, the company’s New York-based subsidiary, has completed broker-dealer registration with both the SEC and FINRA. This license allows Wintermute to offer trading services for stocks, options, and crypto ETFs in the U.S. market. ...

Core Summary According to CoinShares’ latest report, deposits of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) grew from $2.3 billion in Q2 2025 to $7.4 billion in Q2 2026, more than tripling. However, the broader DeFi market contracted 15% during the same period, indicating capital is shifting from speculative crypto assets toward tokenized assets backed by real value. Event Details CoinShares’ quarterly report shows RWA tokenization is becoming the crypto market’s primary growth engine. Deposits of tokenized RWA into lending platforms and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) increased from $2.3 billion in Q2 2025 to $7.4 billion in Q2 2026. ...

Core Summary The world’s largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has announced the expansion of its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, initially focusing on institutional real estate assets with plans to expand to other asset classes. This move marks Tether’s strategic push from stablecoin operations into the broader realm of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Event Details Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is extending its tokenization footprint into the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has become its latest target market, with an initial focus on tokenizing institutional-grade real estate assets. ...

Bitcoin developers have disclosed that a volunteer team using AI-assisted code auditing has identified 85 critical vulnerabilities in Bitcoin Core, raising questions about open-source blockchain security.

Coinbase UK has officially launched 24/5 US stock trading, becoming the first crypto exchange to offer such a service, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of crypto platforms into comprehensive financial services providers.

JPYC raises $38M to expand Web3 ecosystem and accelerate JPYC stablecoin adoption.

Prominent investment firm Ark Invest increased its holdings in Circle and SpaceX following Q2 earnings, demonstrating continued optimism about crypto finance and the space industry.

[Brief] Crypto PAC Fairshake Scores Primary Wins in Michigan and Washington [Core Summary] Fairshake, the largest Political Action Committee (PAC) in the US crypto industry, achieved important victories in the August 4 primaries, with its backed candidates successfully securing nominations in Michigan and Washington. This result demonstrates the crypto industry’s growing influence in US politics, laying the foundation for advancing friendly regulatory policies in the future. Event Details According to The Block, Fairshake PAC invested heavily in supporting pro-crypto candidates in this round of primaries, ultimately achieving victories in multiple key districts. The organization is funded by crypto giants such as Coinbase and Ripple, aiming to elect members of Congress who are open to the crypto industry. ...

[Brief] Eliza Labs Founder Declares Native Token ‘Dead,’ Winds Down Foundation [Core Summary] Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters announced that the project’s native token ELIZA is “dead” and will wind down the associated foundation. This move follows a settlement agreement between Eliza Labs and the US law firm Burwick Law, marking the end of this once highly-watched AI+crypto project. Event Details According to The Block, Eliza Labs founder Walters announced on social media that the project’s native token ELIZA has lost its raison d’être, and the foundation will cease operations. Previously, Eliza Labs faced a class-action lawsuit filed by Burwick Law alleging securities violations, and the parties ultimately reached a settlement. ...

Ethereum Researchers Propose Burning Validator Rewards to Cap Staking at 50% [Core Summary] According to The Block, Ethereum core researchers have submitted EIP-8361, proposing to gradually burn validator rewards as the staking ratio rises, capping the network’s staking rate at approximately 50%. This proposal aims to address Ethereum’s “over-financialization” concerns, balancing network security with ETH token value. Event Details The EIP-8361 proposal, submitted by Ethereum Foundation researchers, introduces a core mechanism: when the network staking ratio exceeds a set threshold, an increasing proportion of validator rewards will be automatically burned. Specifically, if the staking ratio rises from 30% to 50%, the burned reward proportion will gradually increase from 0% to 100%. ...