InstitutionalDTCC to Launch Tokenized Securities in October 2026 With 50+ Firms
DTCC announced a July 2026 pilot and October full launch for tokenized securities. Over 50 firms including BlackRock, Circle and NYSE Group are on board.
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EthereumEthereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to BitMine in Third OTC Deal
Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH to BitMine for $22.9M, its third OTC deal. Total: 25,000 ETH worth ~$57M sold in six weeks.
RegulationUS Seized $500M in Iranian Crypto Assets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the US seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto assets. Tether froze $344M in USDT at OFAC's request.
RegulationCelsius Founder Mashinsky Settles FTC Case for $10M
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky will pay the FTC $10 million and faces a lifetime ban on financial promotions. The $4.72 billion judgment is suspended.
InstitutionalOKX Adds BlackRock BUIDL Fund as Trading Collateral via Standard Chartered
OKX integrated BlackRock's BUIDL fund into Standard Chartered's custody, letting institutions use it as trading margin while earning yield.
InstitutionalBlock Launches On-Chain Bitcoin Proof-of-Reserves
Block launched on-chain proof-of-reserves for its 8,883 Bitcoin ($681M) corporate treasury. Anyone can verify holdings via cryptographic signature.
EthereumBitMine Hits 5 Million ETH Despite $6.5B in Unrealized Losses
BitMine bought 101,901 ETH in one week, reaching 5.08M total. Unrealized losses top $6.5B yet the company keeps buying and staking Ethereum.
SecurityFrance Charges 88 Over 12 Crypto Wrench Attacks, Including Minors
French authorities charged 88 people over 12 crypto wrench attacks. Suspects include minors and repeat offenders involved in multiple incidents.
InstitutionalMetaplanet Raises $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy Bitcoin
Japan-listed Metaplanet raised $50M via zero-interest bonds from EVO FUND to expand its Bitcoin treasury, continuing its Strategy-style BTC accumulation.