Crypto

Samsung Poised to Become Dominant Stablecoin Distributor with 800M Galaxy Wallets

Samsung Poised to Become Dominant Stablecoin Distributor with 800M Galaxy Wallets [Core Summary] According to CoinDesk, analysts say Samsung is preparing to transform its 800 million Galaxy phones into wallets for digital assets and blockchain payments, potentially becoming one of the world’s largest stablecoin distribution platforms. This strategic move marks deep entry by a traditional tech giant into crypto financial infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing the path to mainstream digital payment adoption. ...

[Brief] Polymarket Targets $20 Billion Valuation as Prediction Market Competition Heats Up

Crypto prediction market platform Polymarket is seeking a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation, reflecting intensifying competition in the sector after explosive growth.

BNY Integrates Crypto Staking into Custody Platform as Traditional Finance Accelerates Digital Asset Push

Bank of New York Mellon, one of the oldest banking institutions in the United States, has announced the integration of cryptocurrency staking services into its digital asset custody platform, providing institutional investors with a more complete digital asset service chain.

[Brief] Bhutan GMC Puts Part of Bitcoin Treasury to Work After 10,000 BTC Pledge

Bhutan’s planned Gelephu Mindfulness City has delegated part of its bitcoin treasury to 3iQ for market-neutral operations, marking a shift from long-term holding to active crypto asset management.

[Brief] New Solana Proposal Aims to Ramp Up Daily SOL Burns from $47K to $650K

Solana has received a new proposal SGP-0003 that bundles a fee overhaul with doubling the disinflation rate, aiming to increase daily SOL token burns from approximately $47,000 to $650,000.

Coldcard Hardware Wallet Hack Losses May Swell to $130 Million, Galaxy Research Warns

Bitcoin hardware wallet brand Coldcard has suffered a severe security vulnerability attack, with Galaxy Research estimating losses could swell to $130 million. This is one of the largest cold wallet security incidents in recent years.

[Brief] Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) Shutting Down After 5+ Years

Core Summary POAP (Proof of Attendance Protocol) has announced it will shut down, ending more than five years of operations. The platform was used by approximately 46,210 issuers including Coinbase and American Express to create onchain event mementos for users to mint. POAP’s closure marks the end of an era in early NFT utility experimentation. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Cash with New Blockchain Money Market Funds

The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock announced expansion of its tokenized cash business, launching new blockchain-based money market funds designed to qualify as eligible reserve assets under the US GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers.

[Brief] Trump Media Bitcoin Holdings May All Be Pledged as Loan Collateral

According to CoinDesk, wallets linked to Trump Media and Technology Group now hold bitcoin equal to the amount previously disclosed as note collateral, raising speculation that all holdings may be pledged for loans.

Tether Posts $1.5 Billion Operating Profit in Q2, Expands Gold and Bitcoin Reserves

Summary Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reported $1.5 billion in operating profit for Q2 2026 and significantly expanded its reserve portfolio. The company added 14 metric tons of gold and approximately 1,800 bitcoin during the quarter, reinforcing its asset backing strategy. This performance highlights the stablecoin industry’s ability to generate substantial returns even amid crypto market volatility. Details According to Tether’s latest financial disclosure, the company recorded $1.5 billion in operating profit in Q2 2026. This figure reflects the interest income earned from holding U.S. Treasury bills and other high-yield assets by stablecoin issuers. ...