Solana-based meme coin BONK is now trading as an Exchange Traded Product (ETP) on the SIX Swiss Exchange, providing a regulated access point for retail and institutional investors.
Bitget Wallet has introduced Solana staking by operating its own validator infrastructure. Now, it will offer users direct access to onchain protocol yield of over 6% for their SOL holdings.
Bybit has introduced a Split Bill feature in Bybit Pay that uses QR codes to simplify shared expenses for up to 100 users, enabling fast settlement using crypto assets.
Visa has partnered with Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement capabilities across the CEMEA region, enabling issuers and acquirers to settle transactions using USDC for faster, lower-cost cross-border payments.
KuCoin Pay has launched KuCoin Pay Travel in partnership with Entravel, creating a new global platform for crypto-based hotel bookings with discounts of up to 60%.
South Korean tech giant Naver and Upbit operator Dunamu plan to invest 10 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) over five years to build a next-generation financial infrastructure leveraging AI and blockchain technology.
The Australian government introduced comprehensive legislation to Parliament requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).
Upbit reported a security breach on the Solana network, resulting in the unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $38 million in various Solana-based assets.
EU regulators granted Securitize approval to operate a digital securities platform, making it the only firm licensed in both the U.S. and EU. The company will launch its first tokenized issuances on Avalanche in early 2026.
Bolivia’s government announced plans to integrate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into the formal financial system, allowing banks to offer crypto-based services.
Grayscale Investments has filed a registration statement with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The plan proposed by Sumar also seeks to classify all cryptocurrencies as seizable assets and require the introduction of a visual “risk traffic light” warning system for investors.
Solana (SOL) is showing resilience near the $140 mark, driven by exceptional institutional demand for its ETFs, even as the broader crypto market faces downward pressure.
A primary focus for Coinbase Ventures is the expansion of RWA perpetuals beyond conventional crypto assets.
This concern cited by the South African Reserve Bank is driven by the growing user base and the borderless nature of digital assets, which can be used to bypass Exchange Control Regulations.