Technology
How Securitize is working with NYSE to bring equities onchain
Carlos Domingo explains how tokenized equities, regulatory clarity, and major partnerships like NYSE are pushing blockchain into mainstream finance.
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Regulation
Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
Coinbase has received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust charter, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency exchange. The initial nod from the federal banking regulator advances Coinbase's efforts to expand its institutional custody services and operate
Regulation
CFTC sues Illinois over state's cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Illinois, challenging the state's regulatory actions against prediction market platforms. The lawsuit stems from cease-and-desist letters issued by Illinois regulators to several prediction market operators, which the CFTC argues interfere with federal jurisdiction
Security
North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic
North Korean hackers are likely responsible for the $286 million exploit of Drift Protocol, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The attack targeted the Solana-based decentralized perpetual futures exchange, marking one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts of 2026. Elliptic's investigation traced the stolen funds through various blockchain addresses
Technology
Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others
Coinbase's artificial intelligence-powered payments system has officially joined the Linux Foundation, securing backing from major technology companies including Google, Stripe, and Amazon Web Services. The move represents a significant step toward standardizing AI-driven payment infrastructure across the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. The initiative aims to create an
Exchange
BitGo launches stablecoin minting and redemption for institutions
The company is hoping to service 'market makers, liquidity providers, banks, exchanges, asset managers, and fintechs.'
Technology
Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time
A blockchain technology startup has successfully enabled researchers to mine cryptocurrency tasks using quantum computing hardware for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of quantum technology and distributed ledger systems. The company, which has not been publicly named, provided access to quantum processing units that allowed
Technology
Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain
France has launched Europe's first blockchain-based initial public offering, with an aerospace company going public through the country's new digital stock exchange. The groundbreaking offering represents a significant milestone in the integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology, marking the first time a major European firm
Regulation
Coinbase exec says Senate CLARITY compromise is close, but no markup date set
Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon.
Security
Drift says $280M exploit tied to ‘sophisticated’ admin takeover; ZachXBT criticizes Circle over USDC handling
Drift said Wednesday's $280 million exploit was a result of unauthorized transaction approvals, facilitated through durable nonce mechanisms.
Regulation
Alabama becomes second US state to grant DAOs legal status under DUNA
The legislation “embraces innovation, protects participants, and empowers internet-native communities to compete with big tech incumbents,” said a16z’s Miles Jennings.
Market
Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations
A major oil trader suffered a $17 million liquidation loss in tokenized crude oil markets, marking one of the largest single losses in the emerging digital commodities space. The unnamed trader's position was forcibly closed as tokenized oil prices experienced extreme volatility, with losses comparable to those typically