Category: crypto

eToro is acquiring U.S. brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million to further expand in the American trading market. Despite a decline in crypto activity, eToro reported $1.34 billion in crypto revenue for the second quarter. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Russia’s central bank is proposing to allow Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT to trade on regulated exchanges under the country’s new crypto rules. Non-qualified investors will have a limit on annual purchases, while qualified investors will not face purchase limits. The proposal follows Russia’s new crypto law and aims to limit investors’ exposure to price volatility.

Grvt plans to build a $100 million position in Ondo Finance’s USDY token over the next 12 months. The returns from USDY will feed into Grvt Earn’s base rate, providing users access to yield without managing the token directly. The partnership aims to integrate tokenized assets into onchain financial products.

Shipfinex partners with ADI Chain to tokenize 35 vessels worth $500 million, aiming to provide shipowners with blockchain-based financing and investment opportunities. Tokens could represent vessel-backed credit or charter income. Stablecoins will support transactions. The project is in the pilot phase, with no tokens issued yet. Tokenized assets are growing rapidly.

ENS DAO has approved a governance proposal that transforms the ENS Foundation into a full-time operating body with a five-seat board, professional staff, and control over a $65 million endowment. The foundation will handle daily operations, while tokenholders retain control over protocol upgrades, fees, and board appointments.

Twenty One Capital reported a $413.5 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026, mainly due to a $401.5 million decline in the value of its Bitcoin holdings. CEO Raphael Zagury plans to expand the company by adding acquisitions, capital markets services, and Bitcoin-backed loans to reduce dependence on Bitcoin’s price fluctuations.

Strategy CEO Phong Le plans to resume accumulating Bitcoin before the end of 2026 after recent sales reduced its holdings to 840,447 BTC. The company has focused on restoring its preferred stock STRC to $100, with recent Bitcoin sales funding repurchases of the stock. Strategy has also increased its US dollar reserve to $4.65 billion.

Aster has introduced AOS-2, requiring projects to stake 1 million ASTER for four years before validators can approve a new perpetual market. Successful proposals will be reviewed by Aster’s risk team before launching the contract. AOS-3 will follow, but details have not been disclosed yet. U.S. users’ access depends on regulatory rules.

The U.S. SEC has a plan to take over the Consolidated Audit Trail, change its funding model, and implement a transition until late 2027. This includes assessing control, funding options, and potential rule changes. The SEC aims to address persistent issues with CAT’s governance, funding, and data collection through its proposed plan.

A victim lost approximately 100,000 USDT in an address poisoning attack, where a fake address was planted in their transaction history. The stolen USDT was converted into 52.8 ETH. This incident highlights the importance of verifying complete wallet addresses to prevent falling victim to similar scams. Lawmakers have proposed a task force to combat crypto…