Blockchain Association backs SEC’s proposal to scrap outdated NMS rules, citing tokenization benefits
The rules, established in 2005, have "failed to achieve their stated purposes," the Blockchain Association said.
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Kraken brings US stock trading to European Economic Area customers
Kraken has launched US stock trading for eligible customers across all European Economic Area member countries.
The Block•Yogita Khatri18 AugKraken brings US stock trading to European Economic Area customers
Kraken has launched US stock trading for eligible customers across all European Economic Area member countries.
The Block•Yogita Khatri18 Aug
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest scoops up $15 million in Block Inc shares as stock dips 3%
The firm also bought $1 million worth of Securitize shares, which fell over 20% last week following disappointing Q2 results.
The Block•Danny Park18 AugCathie Wood’s Ark Invest scoops up $15 million in Block Inc shares as stock dips 3%
The firm also bought $1 million worth of Securitize shares, which fell over 20% last week following disappointing Q2 results.
The Block•Danny Park18 Aug
Ripple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments
The Jeonbuk Bank collaboration marked Ripple's third Korean partnership this year, following those with Kyobo Life Insurance and Kbank.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 AugRipple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments
The Jeonbuk Bank collaboration marked Ripple's third Korean partnership this year, following those with Kyobo Life Insurance and Kbank.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 Aug
Upbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 AugUpbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction
Investor capital in South Korea largely shifted toward domestic equities, with the benchmark KOSPI more than doubling in H1 2026.
The Block•Danny Park18 Aug
Robinhood Chain TVL surges 45% in August as tokenized RWAs lose ground
Stablecoin market cap on the chain has reached $640 million, the bulk of which has come from USDe.
The Block•Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin17 AugRobinhood Chain TVL surges 45% in August as tokenized RWAs lose ground
Stablecoin market cap on the chain has reached $640 million, the bulk of which has come from USDe.
The Block•Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin17 Aug
Tokenized equities triple market share as Ondo, Binance and xStocks dominate
Tokenized stock market share has grown to 15%, up 3x from the start of the year, with the total market cap around $2.8 billion.
The Block•Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin17 AugTokenized equities triple market share as Ondo, Binance and xStocks dominate
Tokenized stock market share has grown to 15%, up 3x from the start of the year, with the total market cap around $2.8 billion.
The Block•Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin17 Aug
IREN delivers first of four AI cloud deployments to Microsoft under $9.7 billion deal
IREN is targeting 480 MW of AI cloud capacity in 2026 and 1.2 gigawatts by 2027 as it continues to pivot away from bitcoin mining.
The Block•Kyle Baird17 AugIREN delivers first of four AI cloud deployments to Microsoft under $9.7 billion deal
IREN is targeting 480 MW of AI cloud capacity in 2026 and 1.2 gigawatts by 2027 as it continues to pivot away from bitcoin mining.
The Block•Kyle Baird17 Aug
Bitcoin production slips again in July for CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan
CleanSpark is up 6.4% year to date, while BitFuFu and Canaan have fallen more than 50% and 70%, respectively.
The Block•Kyle Baird17 AugBitcoin production slips again in July for CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan
CleanSpark is up 6.4% year to date, while BitFuFu and Canaan have fallen more than 50% and 70%, respectively.
The Block•Kyle Baird17 Aug
US Treasury seeks public comment on GENIUS Act stablecoin rules
Under the law, entities generally cannot issue payment stablecoins in the U.S. without obtaining an appropriate federal or state license.
The Block•Jason Shubnell17 AugUS Treasury seeks public comment on GENIUS Act stablecoin rules
Under the law, entities generally cannot issue payment stablecoins in the U.S. without obtaining an appropriate federal or state license.
The Block•Jason Shubnell17 Aug
Harmony plans pre-attack rollback after exploiter forged 3 trillion ONE tokens
Harmony considered alternatives, including a token burn & blacklisting wallets, but concluded a rollback was "fairest and most secure."
The Block•Kyle Baird17 Aug