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Odaily News, according to MSX.COM data, Securitize (SECZ) saw its intraday drop on US stocks widen to as much as 25%, with the stock price last reported at $6.03.It is reported that on July 2, Securitize opened at $12.45 on its first day of listing and closed at $12.30. The current stock price has been halved compared to its listing price.This decline is mainly attributed to Securitize's weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings report. For related analysis of the report: "Securitize's first post-listing earnings report disappoints—can the 'compliant tokenization' narrative still sell?"
According to Bullish's official announcement, Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) released its financial report for the second quarter of 2026. Q2 digital asset sales reached $32.6 billion, with a net loss of $280 million; adjusted revenue was $92.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $29.5 million; subscription and services revenue reached a record $62.7 million, up 62% year-over-year. In addition, the Equiniti acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2027; the company has received approval from the GFSC, becoming one of the first fully regulated venues to offer issuer-supported secondary trading of tokenized securities. On the same day, Bullish tokenized stocks were traded on the Bullish exchange for the first time, and settled in USD stablecoins.
Odaily News: The Financial Services Commission of South Korea has announced that it will further raise the investor threshold for single-stock leveraged ETFs and ETNs, with the new rules set to take effect on August 19. In addition to the existing 30 million KRW base margin and 3 hours of prior education, first-time individual investors in leveraged products on single domestic and foreign stocks will also be required to complete simulated trading.In addition, the management standards for deviation rates of ETFs and ETNs will also be comprehensively tightened. The closing deviation rate management range for domestic ETFs and ETNs will be tightened from 3% to 2%, while for overseas products it will be tightened from 6% to 5%. For deviation rates calculated as negative values, they will be computed based on their absolute values. Under the new rules, if the deviation rate exceeds twice the management range, a screening and designation notice will be triggered; if the deviation rate again exceeds twice the range within 10 trading days from the date of the designation notice, or exceeds the standard for two consecutive trading days, the product may be designated as an investment caution item, after which a call auction will be conducted for 3 trading days.The Financial Services Commission explained that the tightened regulation is due to the negative compounding effect of single-stock leverage products, where investors may incur losses even if the underlying asset remains flat, and it hopes investors will fully understand the product structure and risks before making actual investments. (Yonhap)
Odaily Planet Daily: Crypto asset trading platform Bullish has announced its financial results for Q2 2026. The company stated that as global securities markets gradually migrate to public blockchains, Bullish is planning to build a comprehensive issuer-supported tokenized securities service system covering issuance, listing, trading, and tracking.Bullish CEO Tom Farley stated that the global securities market, valued at nearly $300 trillion, is transitioning to public blockchains, and Bullish aims to work with issuers to drive this process. Upon completion of the proposed acquisition of Equiniti, the company will form an integrated platform covering tokenized securities issuance, listing, trading, and tracking.Financial data shows that Bullish's Q2 digital asset sales reached $32.6 billion, down from $58.6 billion in the same period last year; the net loss was $280 million, compared to a net profit of $108.3 million in the same period last year, corresponding to a diluted loss per share of $1.78.However, the company's core business performance improved. Q2 adjusted revenue (non-IFRS) reached $92.6 million, up 62% year-over-year from $57 million in the same period last year; among which subscription, services, and other revenue hit a record $62.7 million. Adjusted trading revenue was $29.9 million, up 24% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $29.5 million, compared to $8.1 million in the same period last year; adjusted net profit was $14.3 million, compared to a loss of $6 million in the same period last year.In terms of business progress, Bullish stated that the acquisition of UK fintech company Equiniti is progressing and is expected to be completed in early 2027, subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals. Additionally, Bullish's CoinDesk indices continue to gain institutional adoption. Morgan Stanley has launched Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana-related trading products based on CoinDesk benchmark indices, attracting over $400 million in inflows during Q2.On the regulatory front, Bullish has received approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to provide secondary trading services for tokenized securities, becoming one of the first regulated platforms to offer issuer-supported tokenized securities trading.The company has also raised and refined its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting subscription, services, and other revenue (non-IFRS) of $225 million to $245 million, adjusted operating expenses of $225 million to $230 million, and financing costs of $52 million to $60 million. (Globenewswire)
PPP Prediction Market Tool monitoring shows that on Polymarket, the probability of an "Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement before the end of August" has dropped to 36%, down 21% in 24 hours; the probability of an Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement before the end of September has dropped to 66%, down 14% in 24 hours.The event rules state: If Oman and Iran announce a diplomatic agreement regarding traffic in the Strait of Hormuz before the specified date (11:59 PM ET), the outcome will be judged as "Yes." A diplomatic agreement refers to a formal agreement, treaty, deal, or substantially similar diplomatic instrument between Oman and Iran that aligns on relevant actions, policies, obligations, or commitments. Credible sources include official information from the Omani and Iranian governments, as well as a consensus of credible reports.Iran's Supreme National Security Council previously stated that if Iran and Oman reach an agreement on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, that agreement will be handled separately from the issue of the strait's closure. As long as the U.S. does not change its behavior or accept Iran's conditions, the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen. The U.S. must end the war, release frozen Iranian funds, and bring an end to all conflicts across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza. Additionally, other conditions communicated to Washington via intermediaries must also be met.Join the PPP Signal Push Community to stay one step ahead and seize the initiative.
According to The Block, the Blockchain Association filed an amicus curiae brief on August 13 supporting Custodia Bank's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting a review of the legality of the Federal Reserve Bank's refusal of its master account application. The Blockchain Association pointed out that this case concerns whether legitimate digital asset enterprises can compete in a fair environment, and warned that the lower court ruling provides a precedent for federal regulators "to debank unpopular industries in the future without the intervention of state regulators." Custodia Bank was founded by Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long, applied for a Fed master account in October 2020, was rejected by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in January 2023 on the grounds that the crypto business model posed risks, subsequently lost twice in the district court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and was denied rehearing by the full court in a 7 to 3 vote in March 2026. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City must respond to the Supreme Court application by September 11.
According to Bitcoin.com, MP Gurinder Singh Josan and Lord Vaizey, Co-Chairs of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Crypto and Digital Assets (APPG), wrote to the CEOs of major UK banks on August 11, requesting them to clarify whether they provide account services to crypto businesses, what restrictions are imposed on digital asset transactions, and whether the aforementioned policies will be adjusted with the implementation of the UK's new regulatory framework. The MPs pointed out that bank access may be the single biggest obstacle to the development of UK crypto and digital asset enterprises. If licensed crypto enterprises still cannot obtain basic banking services, the competitiveness objectives of the new regulatory regime will be difficult to achieve. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby previously also stated that bank service restrictions should not be imposed on FCA-authorized crypto enterprises solely based on their industry nature. The deadline for submitting written evidence for this inquiry is August 31, and the APPG will make policy recommendations to the government based on this.
Odaily News: Andre Cronje, founder of DeFi platform Flying Tulip and creator of Fantom Network, stated that most DeFi protocols are no longer truly decentralized, with only a few niche areas still qualifying as DeFi. He believes DeFi has evolved into "on-chain finance" or "open finance." He pointed out that true DeFi should possess characteristics such as decentralization, immutability, and the absence of intermediaries, whereas the intermediaries in most current protocols have become corporations, taking on traditional financial institution roles such as decision-makers and risk committees. Cronje noted that this does not mean true DeFi has completely disappeared, as some protocols are still innovating. Data from DefiLlama shows that the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi has dropped from $167 billion in early October 2025 to $75 billion at the time of the original report over the past 10 months, a decline of more than half. In a working paper published in March, the European Central Bank (ECB) analyzed Aave, MakerDAO, Ampleforth, and Uniswap, finding that based on holding snapshots from November 2022 and May 2023, the top 100 addresses holding governance tokens in these protocols each controlled over 80% of the token supply. The ECB consequently questioned the level of decentralization of these DAOs and whether they should continue to be regarded as "fully decentralized" services exempt from the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). (Cointelegraph)
According to Cointelegraph, digital asset infrastructure provider Copper announced that its US subsidiary, Copper Markets (US) Inc., officially obtained SEC-registered broker-dealer status on August 7 and became a FINRA member, officially establishing a compliant market presence in the United States. The company will provide institutional clients with qualified custody, staking, financing, and over-the-counter trading services, while also opening its ClearLoop network, allowing institutions to pledge and transfer crypto assets and tokenized assets between counterparties as collateral.
据 Forbes 报道，Anthropic 宣布将为 Claude AI 生成的文本引入水印标记，通过在生成过程中嵌入不可感知的隐性标记，以区分 AI 与人类创作内容，应对学术诚信问题及潜在法律合规要求。然而，该技术并非万无一失，文本编辑、与人类内容混合或经其他 AI 重新处理均可能削弱或消除水印，专家亦警告检测结果存在被误读和滥用的风险。
Odaily News: Deribit, the crypto options platform under Coinbase, announced it has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license will enable Deribit to enhance its spot trading services, with Coinbase Exchange serving as a key liquidity provider, offering Deribit clients higher liquidity and access to hundreds of new assets.
Odaily News – On August 6, the Monaco government submitted Bill No. 1131 to the National Council, aiming to replace Law No. 1.528 passed in 2022 and bring the crypto asset regulatory framework closer to the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. The proposed regulation will clarify the crypto asset services that can be conducted in Monaco and raise requirements for corporate governance, prudential safeguards, and professional conduct. Service providers must obtain prior approval from the Commission de Contrôle des Activités Financières (CCAF), and relevant licenses will also require joint review by the Autorité Monégasque de Sécurité Financière and the Agence Monégasque de Sécurité Numérique. The bill also expands the CCAF's supervisory and enforcement powers. If approved by the National Council, Monaco will further develop supporting implementation rules; Monaco has been placed on the FATF gray list since summer 2024 and has also been included by the European Commission on its list of high-risk countries for money laundering. (Bitcoin.com News)
According to News1, the South Korean Financial Services Commission, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and Financial Supervisory Service stated that starting from August 20, the scope of reporting review for virtual asset service providers will be expanded to include major shareholders; if changes occur to major shareholders or the compliance system, prior reporting must be submitted 30 days prior to the change.
According to monitoring by the PPP prediction market tool, in Polymarket's "2026 U.S. Midterm Election Congressional Control" prediction market, the probability of Democrats controlling both the Senate and the House is currently reported at 50%; the probability of Republicans controlling the Senate and Democrats controlling the House is reported at 38%; and the probability of Republicans controlling both chambers is reported at 12%.According to the settlement rules, this market will be settled based on which party—Democratic or Republican—controls the Senate and the House following the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. In principle, the party that wins a majority of seats in each chamber gains control. However, if no party wins a majority of seats, the party that holds half of the voting seats while also occupying the U.S. Vice Presidency will be deemed to control the Senate.The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will officially take place on November 3, 2026. Jesse Spiro, a Tether U.S. executive, previously stated that the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could reshape the congressional political landscape, thereby affecting the regulatory progress the crypto industry has achieved in Washington over the past two years.Join the PPP signal push community to stay ahead and seize the initiative.
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated in an interview with Bloomberg that the Bitcoin price has not reacted significantly to negative news recently, such as the Coldcard security incident, Strategy sell-off, and the CLARITY Act's progress falling short of expectations, which may indicate that Bitcoin has approached or reached the bottom of this bear market.
According to a Reuters survey, over 80% of Japanese companies make limited use of AI or do not use it at all, with only 16% of Japanese companies viewing it as an indispensable tool. A Japanese government report noted that 86.4% of Japanese enterprises have used generative AI in at least one task, a proportion lower than China's 98.1%, Germany's 91.6%, and the United States' 90.9%. For the next one to two years, only 4% of companies expect their AI budgets to achieve annual growth of 50% or more, while all respondents indicated they would not cut AI spending.
Odaily News, according to official announcements, Bitget has added 25 stock spot rTokens including rHPQ (HP), rRL (Ralph Lauren), rBAP (Credicorp), rCTSH (Cognizant), rDOW (Dow Chemical), covering multiple sectors such as finance, consumer, and utilities. To date, the Bitget platform supports a total of 660 tokenized US stocks.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they provide direct access to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and NYSE. Key features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronized corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and holdings can be used as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage their capital while holding global stock assets.
Some banks in Russia serving import and export enterprises have begun requiring customers to explain the economic purpose of USDT transactions and verify whether cryptocurrency counterparties are digital currency exchange operators registered with the Central Bank of Russia. As the relevant registration mechanism has not yet been formally established, the market believes such requirements currently lack a practical basis for enforcement. Analysts pointed out that this reflects banks are preparing for compliance ahead of the new cryptocurrency regulations taking effect on September 1, and the relevant level of scrutiny may continue to rise.
According to TechCrunch, Anthropic has recently started embedding invisible watermarks into content generated by Claude to comply with the requirements of the EU AI Act regarding transparent labeling of AI content. This move has sparked dissatisfaction among some users; opponents believe watermarks may expose their use of AI in work and study, but some users support the measure, believing it helps identify AI-generated content and reduce the risk of misuse.
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shareholder Rosherville Pty Ltd has notified ASX of its intention to apply to the Federal Court for permission to bring a statutory derivative action against certain former ASX officers and directors. If approved, Rosherville will bring the action on behalf of ASX. ASX stated that the action does not allege any wrongdoing by ASX itself, but did not disclose the identities of the former officers involved, the specific alleged breaches of duty, or the remedies sought. The Federal Court has not yet considered whether the case may proceed. ASX had been advancing a blockchain-based replacement project for its CHESS clearing and settlement system since 2016, paused it in November 2022, and abandoned the blockchain approach in May 2023. On July 3, 2026, the Federal Court ordered ASX to pay a $14.4 million fine plus $2.1 million in legal costs to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). (Cointelegraph)