Ripple Takes Center Stage at Wyoming Blockchain Event
SALT has announced that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will join high-profile regulators and industry leaders at the third annual Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole this August.
Altcoins
The Altcoins section covers the fast-moving world beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on emerging tokens, ecosystem developments, upgrades, partnerships, and market performance across the broader crypto landscape. This category tracks major trends in alternative cryptocurrencies, highlighting the projects, technologies, and narratives driving growth and volatility across the altcoin market.
Aave Moves to Wind Down Six Chains in $98M Operational Cleanup
Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced a governance proposal to retire dozens of low-adoption asset reserves and wind down deployments across six blockchains, consolidating nearly $98 million in supplied assets.
Morgan Stanley Expands Digital Asset Suite with Ethereum and Solana ETP Launches
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has expanded its cryptocurrency exchange-traded product lineup with the launch of the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust on NYSE Arca.
Crypto.com Launches Secure Institutional Custody Solutions for XYO Tokens in Partnership with XYO Network
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Crypto.com Custody has partnered with XYO Network to provide institutional-grade custody and direct liquidity for XYO and XL1 tokens.
Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as Geopolitical De-escalation Eases Market Pressure
By
Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
The de-escalation drove crude oil prices down and pushed Bitcoin back above $65,000, with Ethereum leading gains among major digital assets.
Storj Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Explores Tokenholder Equity Model
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Storj Labs has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As network operations continue normally, the company is exploring a novel restructuring plan that could grant equity to STORJ utility tokenholders.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X Account Hacked to Promote Fraudulent Vladhood Memecoin
By
Andrew Collins
• 1 min read
The official X account of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev was temporarily compromised by malicious actors promoting a fake Vladhood memecoin, highlighting security risks amid heavy memecoin activity on Robinhood Chain.
Samsung Wallet Adds Native Stablecoin Support in Major Leap for Mainstream Crypto Adoption
By
Daniel Brooks
• 2 mins read
At its 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event, South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled native stablecoin integration for its proprietary Samsung Wallet app alongside the new Samsung Galaxy Card.
Ripple Expands Institutional RLUSD Ecosystem with Mint Launch and Notabene Strategic Investment
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Ripple is advancing its enterprise stablecoin roadmap. By launching its new Ripple Mint platform and partnering with travel-rule compliance firm Notabene, the company is simplifying how global institutions mint, redeem, and transact with RLUSD.
Swiss Cantonal Bank BancaStato Integrates Sygnum and Avaloq for Regulated Crypto Trading
By
Laura Mitchell
• 2 mins read
Serving Switzerland’s Ticino region, 110-year-old state bank BancaStato has partnered with digital asset bank Sygnum to bring regulated crypto trading to its retail and institutional clients.
Movement Labs Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Token Scandals
By
David Walker
• 1 min read
Following months of internal turmoil and token devaluations, Movement Labs has sought court-supervised Chapter 11 protection, allowing the Ethereum Layer-2 developer to restructure while core ecosystem operations continue separately.
Grayscale Files for Worldcoin Spot ETF Despite 97% Price Drawdown and Severe Risks
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Digital asset manager Grayscale has officially applied to launch the first US spot Worldcoin ETF (GWLD).
Japanese Logistics Giant Adopts JPYC Stablecoin for Driver Payouts
By
Matthew Clarke
• 1 min read
Corporate digital settlement is taking root in Japan’s transportation sector. A major logistics provider is deploying yen stablecoins to eliminate transfer fees and streamline payments for independent drivers.
Japan Formally Recognizes Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Japan has passed legislation reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial assets, bringing the market under stricter trading, disclosure, and enforcement rules.
Morgan Stanley Updates Ethereum and Solana ETF Filings with 0.14% Fees
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Morgan Stanley has updated its SEC filings for Ethereum and Solana ETFs, assigning the tickers MSSE and MSOL and setting management fees at 0.14%.