The SEC raised legal concerns about new Ethereum and Solana ETFs that include staking rewards, saying they may not qualify under current investment rules. REX and Osprey must address these issues before the funds can launch.
AnaisMajor music labels are negotiating with AI startups like Suno and Udio to set terms for revenue sharing and artist compensation when music is used to train or generate AI content. The goal: protect their catalogs while ensuring AI supports, not exploits, creators.
CatherineTaiwanese and US authorities are seizing millions in digital assets and properties linked to a man running a $100 million dark web drug market. His sentencing has been postponed as he cooperates with prosecutors by providing key information.
AnaisMetaplanet has bought another 1,088 bitcoin, bringing its total to 8,888 BTC as it moves closer to its 10,000 BTC goal. The company’s shares jumped nearly 10% after the news, and it continues funding purchases through zero-interest bonds.
WeatherlyTether has launched its gold-backed stablecoin, XAUt0, on the TON blockchain. Using the Omnichain standard, it enables cross-chain transfers and aims to compete with traditional gold investments and other tokenised gold assets—bridging physical assets with DeFi.
CatherineBitoPro was likely hit by a major hack but kept it quiet for over three weeks, staying silent about suspicious activity. Users are still reporting “stuck funds,” sparking concerns the exchange hoped the breach would go unnoticed.
KikyoThe Ethereum Foundation has restructured its core team, shutting down the PR&D unit and forming a new group called “Protocol” to focus on scaling and user experience. Some staff were let go as part of the changes, and leadership is now shared under a new setup to improve focus and coordination.
WeatherlyReitar Logtech, a Hong Kong-based logistics tech firm, plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in Bitcoin to support global growth and digital infrastructure. An SEC filing cites Bitcoin as both a financial reserve and strategic asset amidst shifting market conditions.
CatherineYuga Labs sold the Moonbirds NFT collection and other assets to focus on its main projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club and the Otherside metaverse. The company is cutting back after growing too fast and now plans to stick to its strongest brands.
AnaisAUSTRAC has imposed a $3,250 limit on crypto ATM deposits and withdrawals to combat fraud and scams. The agency plans to keep monitoring the sector and may introduce further measures if illicit activity continues.
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