Author: John Smith

XRP Ledger developers are preparing five proposed amendments for the upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release, targeting privacy, atomic settlement, and easier institutional onboarding. Summary Five proposed amendments are expected to accompany the xrpld 3.3.0 software release. Confidential MPT would support private token balances and transfer amounts using cryptographic proofs. Batch transactions would enable delivery-versus-payment and atomic settlement across multiple accounts. Amendments require validator approval before they can activate on the XRP Ledger. XRP Ledger v3.3.0 targets institutional transactions Jazzi Cooper, head of product at RippleX, outlined the proposed changes in a post on X. The xrpld 3.3.0 release is anticipated next…

Tether generated approximately $1.5 billion in net operating profit during the second quarter of 2026 as returns from US Treasury holdings and repo operations supported its earnings. Summary Tether recorded about $1.5 billion in quarterly operating profit, according to its BDO attestation. USDT supply reached approximately $184.6 billion, representing over 60% of the stablecoin market. The company reported $187.7 billion in assets and about $4.1 billion in excess reserves. Tether reduced secured loans by $2.4 billion while adding 14 tons to its gold holdings. Tether reports $4.1B in excess reserves Tether’s total assets stood at approximately $187.7 billion at the…

The largest tokenized securities platform cleared its SEC probe, secured FINRA authorization, and put BlackRock’s IVV onchain. Now it is shopping for a target worth up to half a billion dollars while the market it helped build outgrows it. Summary Ondo Finance is exploring an acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million to expand into wealthtech and adjacent financial sectors, though no formal advisers have been appointed and no target has been identified. The company’s SEC-registered broker-dealer subsidiary received additional FINRA authorizations in July 2026, covering tokenized corporate equities, ETFs, and other investment products. Ondo debuted the SEC’s third-party…

Pump.fun reportedly dismissed employees shortly before their PUMP token grants were scheduled to vest, leaving at least one former worker without an allocation now valued at seven figures. Summary Employees were reportedly dismissed weeks before 25% of their PUMP grants vested. One former employee allegedly lost a token allocation now worth seven figures. Separate claims said 40 workers were cut one day before another vesting date. PUMP trades near $0.002, about 77% below its September 2025 peak. Pump.fun layoffs preceded employee token vesting Pump.fun reduced its workforce in late March and early April after rapidly expanding its operations, according to…

Uniswap has launched Earn, a self-custodial lending product that allows users to deposit USDC, USDT, and ETH into Morpho vaults without leaving its app. Summary Earn is live on the Ethereum mainnet through the Uniswap Web App and Wallet. Deposits enter Morpho lending vaults curated by Gauntlet, where borrower interest generates user yield. Uniswap charges no additional Earn fee, although users must pay Ethereum network costs. UNI traded near $4.30, down about 2.8% over 24 hours but up 12% for the week. Uniswap Earn supports USDC, USDT and ETH Earn is available through the Uniswap Web App and Wallet, extending…

Robinhood stock recovered more than 2% on Thursday after Bernstein maintained its $160 target, betting that tokenization and prediction markets can offset weaker crypto trading. Summary Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating and $160 target, implying roughly 81% upside from Thursday’s close. Robinhood’s second-quarter net revenue rose 32% year over year to $1.31 billion. Event contracts generated $156 million, surpassing the company’s $100 million in crypto trading revenue. HOOD traded at $88.55, but remained below its 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. Robinhood stock rebounds from $83.68 Robinhood Markets shares traded at $88.55 on Friday, up approximately 2.25% after moving between…

South Korea will begin taxing cryptocurrency gains at a combined rate of 22% from Jan. 1, 2027, ending expectations that the long-delayed measure could be postponed for a fourth time. Summary Annual crypto gains above 2.5 million won will become taxable as “other income.” Investors will pay 20% national tax plus 2% local income tax on gains exceeding the allowance. Critics warn that the absence of loss carryforwards could push trading toward offshore platforms. A pending opposition bill could still repeal the provisions before the rules take effect. South Korea confirms crypto tax launch Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister…

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Circle has secured a New York trust charter to expand its state regulatory footprint. Summary Circle has received a New York trust charter from the NYDFS for Circle New York Trust. The approval follows Circle’s recent federal trust bank authorization from the U.S. OCC under a separate regulatory framework. Circle said the charter strengthens oversight for its USDC business and extends its decade long relationship with the NYDFS. According to an announcement from Circle on Friday, the stablecoin issuer has received a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services for Circle Internet Trust Company LLC, doing…

The state is seeking at least $36 billion in damages from the prediction market platform it calls an unlicensed gambling operation, and has filed for a temporary restraining order to halt its contracts immediately. Summary New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued KalshiEX on July 31, 2026, in New York Supreme Court, Manhattan, seeking at least $36 billion in compensatory damages, triple-gains penalties, and $100,000 per unauthorized sports wagering offer. The state simultaneously filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to halt Kalshi’s event contracts in New York immediately, citing ongoing harm to consumers including…