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Grayscale has released significant data revealing that tokenized equity trading volume peaked at nearly $3 billion in August. The report, surfaced by the CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain, indicates that only about 5% of this trading volume is employed in onchain finance. This limited onchain deployment suggests potential for growth as regulatory clarity improves, which could transform tokenized equities into productive financial assets. Breaking It Down The recent surge in tokenized equity trading reflects a growing interest in alternative trading strategies. Grayscale noted that platforms like Robinhood Chain, $BNB Chain, and Solana accounted for most of the trading activity. However, only a…

Although momentum has remained weak as the broader crypto market continues to struggle amid persisting volatility, Chainlink has managed to retain investors’ confidence even amid such negative market conditions. In a post shared earlier today, Hunter Horsley, the CEO of Bitwise investment firm, has confirmed a growing interest in Chainlink among institutional investors. Bitwise posts steady Chainlink ETF inflows According to Horsley, the Bitwise Chainlink ETF has seen unusual participation this week after it recorded inflows on multiple days over the last week. Per data provided by the CEO, the Bitwise Chainlink ETF attracted about $1.5 million in inflows over…

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and BlackRock-backed tokenization platform Securitize signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance tokenization and digital asset infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates and Dubai. The MoU will establish a collaborative framework to support regulated tokenization initiatives, foster institutional participation and strengthen Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem, the companies said in a Thursday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. VARA and Securitize seek to support tokenization initiatives in Dubai, including projects initiated by VARA, to attract more talent and explore how tokenized financial products should operate under Dubai’s regulatory framework. Tokenization initiatives are also gaining traction in…

Robinhood has rolled out Agentic Trading to 100% of eligible users, integrating Virtuals Protocol as the on-chain infrastructure. This new feature allows agents to trade directly from the platform, marking a significant shift in the trading landscape. As a result, traders will likely monitor how this impacts trading volume and market dynamics moving forward. What Happened The introduction of Agentic Trading on Robinhood marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of virtual trading. This feature enables agents to conduct trades on the Robinhood platform, supported by Virtuals Protocol as their infrastructure layer. With the platform now facilitating trading for a…

JAN3 chief executive Samson Mow has reopened a defining Bitcoin governance dispute, using the failed Bitcoin XT campaign to frame today’s protocol tensions. In a July 24 post, Mow said Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn promoted BIP101 to miners after Core developers rejected it. BIP101 proposed a contentious hard fork requiring 75% miner signaling, which critics feared could divide the network before broader agreement. Bitcoin XT already existed, but Hearn later added Andresen’s proposal and promoted the alternative client to mining pools. BIP101’s 75% Miner Threshold Tested Bitcoin’s Consensus Model According to reports, BIP101 would have lifted Bitcoin’s one-megabyte block…

Aave governance is considering an emergency Guardian powers proposal that would allow vulnerable lending pools to be frozen quickly during active security threats, without requiring immediate public write-ups. It is a slightly uncomfortable proposal, and that is exactly why it matters. On one hand, DeFi users want transparency. On the other hand, publishing too much detail during an active exploit can hand attackers a roadmap. Aave contributors are trying to solve that tension: how do you act fast enough to protect users without making governance feel opaque? The proposal does not allow guardians to seize user funds or liquidate deposits.…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set for a high-profile appearance in Wyoming next week, putting Ripple and the broader $XRP ecosystem in focus as policymakers, institutional investors and crypto industry leaders gather for the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, a 500-person invitation-only event that brings participants together for focused discussion and networking. According to $XRP community member Eri, Garlinghouse is scheduled to speak at the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, hosted by SALT and Kraken in Jackson Hole from August 17 to 20. As reported, SALT confirmed the Ripple CEO as a speaker at the event. Brad Garlinghouse speaks at the invite-only @SALTConference…

Crypto wallet maker Ledger neglected customer safety after it failed to prevent and subsequently adapt to a string of data breaches, according to a $500 million class action lawsuit. The August 27 lawsuit was filed by Douglas Kim, a Ledger user who claims to have lost almost $2 million to thieves who used data stolen from the company in 2020 and 2023, to target his crypto. According to the lawsuit, around the time of these attacks, Ledger demonstrated “a disturbing pattern of negligent, reckless, and irresponsible behavior with regard to its security posture and a callous disregard for its obligations…

Solana has showcased remarkable growth, reporting $143 million in app revenue for August and achieving 5.2 billion transactions. This surge in activity highlights the platform’s expanding ecosystem and its appeal to developers and users alike. As noted by the influential account @solana, these metrics set a positive tone for September, indicating that the momentum is likely to continue. The Key Development The August figures reflect a strong performance for Solana amid a mixed crypto market, which has seen varying momentum across major assets. The platform’s robust app revenue and transaction volume underscore its growing adoption and utility, particularly with the…

Bitcoin Reverses Gains as Liquidations Mount Bitcoin briefly slipped below $64,000 on Friday, positioning the top cryptocurrency to end the week flat after nearly reaching $67,000 on Wednesday. The reversal occurred even as global crude oil prices, which hit two-month highs on July 23, retreated, with Brent crude dropping below $100 a barrel. Market data shows bitcoin rose steadily, climbing from just over $64,800 Thursday afternoon to $65,705 by 3:15 a.m. EST on Friday. Immediately afterwards, however, a sell-off sent the cryptocurrency tumbling to an intraday low of $63,666, wiping out more than $2,000 in just over seven hours. A…