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Solana Chain GDP Hits $342M In Q1
Solana generated $342.2 million in Chain GDP during Q1 2026, with PumpFun leading application revenue, RWA market cap surging 43%, and the Alpenglow upgrade targeting 150ms transaction finality.
Japan Moves Toward XRP ETF
SBI Holdings is preparing Bitcoin and XRP ETFs for the Tokyo Stock Exchange as Japan formally reclassifies crypto assets as financial instruments under updated securities law.
Whale With $24.79M Profit Record Opens Massive Longs on ETH, BTC, DOGE
A crypto whale identified as 0x152e, carrying a $24.79M profit record, has opened over $21M in fresh long positions across $ETH, $BTC, and $DOGE, per Lookonchain on-chain data.
XRP Outshines Bitcoin And Ethereum
XRP investment products drew $67.6 million in weekly inflows, up 70% week-on-week, while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds shed billions amid Iran-linked geopolitical tensions, per CoinShares data.
Bitwise Commits To Holding Hyperliquid On Its Balance Sheet
Bitwise will direct 10% of management fees from its Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) to buying $HYPE tokens for its own balance sheet, aligning the asset manager's capital with Hyperliquid's community-first tokenomics model.
SEC Might Open Door For Tokenized Stocks On DEFI
The U.S. SEC is preparing an innovation exemption that could allow tokenized stocks to trade on DeFi platforms, letting third parties issue blockchain-based stock tokens without company approval.
India's $62B Trade Credit Giant Picks Chainlink as its Exclusive Oracle Infrastructure
Vayana, India's largest trade finance platform, has selected Chainlink as its sole oracle infrastructure for tokenized asset issuance, distribution, and settlement, deploying the Chainlink Runtime Environment and Automated Compliance Engine for on-chain KYC, AML, and sanctions screening.
X Launches AI Tool To Match Brands With Creators
Elon Musk's X has launched Creator Connect, an AI-powered tool built on xAI technology that pairs brands with creators based on campaign goals, audience trends, and engagement data.
Echo Protocol On Monad Exploited For $76M in eBTC
A hacker minted 1,000 eBTC worth $76.64M on Monad by exploiting Echo Protocol's bridge, then used Curvance, bridged funds to Ethereum, and laundered proceeds through Tornado Cash.
Minnesota cleared its banks and credit unions to hold crypto
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law, allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer crypto custody services from August 1, while a separate law bans crypto ATMs statewide over senior scam concerns.
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