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Gate August Transparency Report: RWA Perpetual Contract OI Market Share Reaches 49.6%, Ranking First Globally; 30-Day Net Inflow Ranks Among Top Two CEXs
Odaily News: Digital asset trading platform Gate has released its August 2026 Transparency Report. The report shows that in August, multiple Gate business lines received recognition from institutional data providers including CoinDesk, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and DefiLlama. Among them, Gate's stock perpetual contract trading volume grew 308% month-over-month, maintaining triple-digit growth for three consecutive months; the RWA perpetual contract open interest (OI) market share reached 49.6%, ranking first globally among centralized trading platforms. Meanwhile, Gate's 24-hour spot and derivatives trading volume stood at approximately $9.5 billion, with open interest reaching $12.48 billion, both ranking among the global top three; 30-day net inflow reached $308.1 million, ranking second among mainstream trading platforms.In terms of traditional financial asset trading, Gate's CFD business continues to expand its asset coverage, now covering 680 trading pairs, spanning major TradFi assets including forex, metals, energy, indices, and stocks. In terms of overall TradFi product layout, Gate now covers over 1,000 TradFi assets, with stock derivatives covering more than 360 underlying assets, both ranking first globally, further enhancing its multi-asset trading matrix.As digital assets and traditional financial markets continue to converge, Gate is steadily expanding diverse trading scenarios including stocks, RWA, CFD, and derivatives. By enriching asset supply and trading tools, it is further improving its comprehensive trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.
India Launches Demat 2.0 Pilot, Tokenized Corporate Bonds Reach $620 Billion
According to CoinDesk, India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) officially launched the Demat 2.0 pilot program this week, enabling corporate bonds to be issued as digital tokens on a distributed ledger and settled via the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) wholesale Digital Rupee. To date, state-owned power lender REC, engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro, and non-banking financial institution IIFL Finance have all successfully secured financing through the system, raising a combined total of over 1 billion rupees (approximately $114 million).
IMF Confirms El Salvador's Bitcoin Purchase Funds Come from Private Donations, Not Public Funds
According to CoinDesk, the IMF confirmed that all new Bitcoin accumulated by El Salvador since its first review in June 2025 came exclusively from private donations, without utilizing any public funds. El Salvador's official Bitcoin holdings have now reached 7,764.37 BTC. The balance had previously surged by more than 1,000 BTC in November alone, and has since been increasing at a pace of one BTC per day. The IMF did not disclose the identities of the donors or the specific donation amounts. Meanwhile, both parties reached a staff-level agreement on the second and third joint reviews of the $1.4 billion financing program. El Salvador is expected to receive approximately $140 million, pending IMF Executive Board approval for it to take effect.
Analysis: Yen Strength Boosts Bitcoin, but Carry Trade Risks Are Rising
According to Odaily, the yen has continued to strengthen recently, pushing the U.S. dollar index (DXY) lower and providing short-term support for dollar-denominated assets such as Bitcoin and gold. Data shows that the U.S. dollar against the yen (USD/JPY) fell 1.4% intraday to 156.40, after already declining 0.9% on Wednesday; the euro, pound, and Australian dollar all edged higher against the dollar. As a result, the DXY fell 0.4% to 99.22, approaching its 200-day moving average.Analysts believe this trend typically favors dollar-denominated assets like Bitcoin, while also helping to ease global financial conditions and boost market risk appetite. However, if the yen appreciates too rapidly, this logic could quickly reverse.Over the past decade-plus, many investors have used low-cost yen financing to invest in stocks, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. If the yen appreciates sharply, yen carry trades could unwind, triggering a sell-off in risk assets. When yen carry trades were unwound in August 2024, Bitcoin fell roughly 20% within days.Market expectations are currently growing that the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate from 1% to 1.25% on September 18, and the yen continues to face further appreciation pressure. Reports also indicate that officials from the U.S. and Japan have previously taken action to address "disorderly yen movements." Therefore, while a moderate yen appreciation is currently favorable for Bitcoin, if it evolves into a rapid, disorderly appreciation, it could instead become a risk factor for BTC. (CoinDesk)
Capital B receives $8.8 million investment from Adam Back, plans to increase holdings by up to 376 BTC
Odaily Odaily News: Capital B, a Paris Euronext-listed company, has received a €7.6 million (approximately $8.8 million) investment from Blockstream CEO and early Bitcoin developer Adam Back. The company plans to use the funds to purchase up to 376 BTC.Capital B currently holds 3,145 BTC. If this increase is completed, its Bitcoin holdings will rise to 3,521 BTC, valued at approximately $269.5 million. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, Capital B would then become the second-largest Bitcoin holder among European listed companies, trailing only Bitcoin Group SE, which holds 3,605 BTC. Adam Back's investment is part of Capital B's total €21 million fundraising round. (CoinDesk)
DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol announces $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital
According to CoinDesk, DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol has announced an $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from Maven 11, Metalayer, Joint Effects, and Tribe Capital. Incubated by DeFi infrastructure provider Sentora, which manages $2.4 billion in assets, Firelight is scheduled to officially launch this September.
Even if legislation falls through, Wall Street's crypto expansion momentum remains hard to reverse.
According to CoinDesk, the Senate is set to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), with analysts predicting that even if the bill fails, Wall Street's expansion in crypto business related to tokenization and ETFs has already become irreversible.
Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer Steps Down, Transitions to Strategic Advisor
Odaily News: Institutional crypto asset custodian Zodia Custody has announced that CEO Julian Sawyer is stepping down from his role as CEO and transitioning to strategic advisor. Sawyer stated that with Standard Chartered planning to acquire Zodia's custody business and establish Zodia Solutions, this is an appropriate time for a handover of day-to-day management.Zodia Custody Chief Revenue Officer Richard Clark will oversee the business transition to Standard Chartered and take over the custody business; current executives Craig Perrin and Anoosh Arevshatian will be responsible for building Zodia Solutions. The previous plan had Sawyer serving as CEO of Zodia Solutions, marking an adjustment from the arrangement announced in May.Zodia Custody stated that the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Headquartered in London, the company provides digital asset custody, wallet infrastructure, staking, and over-the-counter settlement services to financial institutions and asset management firms. (CoinDesk)
Ripple Introduces AI Agents to Enterprise Treasury Management Platforms
According to CoinDesk, Ripple has officially introduced the GSmart AI agent into its Ripple Treasury platform (formerly GTreasury, which was acquired for $1 billion last year). The tool monitors corporate cash flow, risk, and financial forecasts, covering workflows such as liquidity management, reconciliation, and forecasting. It can automatically flag issues, propose operational recommendations, and cite corresponding company policies. All recommendations require manual approval before execution. Financial calculations remain handled by deterministic software, while AI is solely responsible for policy interpretation and pattern recognition.
SEC's New Plan Expected to Resolve Legal Challenges for Tokenized Securities
According to CoinDesk, the SEC's proposed new regulatory framework may address the legal and compliance pain points in the tokenized securities market during holding and trading by providing compliance exemptions or regulatory sandbox mechanisms.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Accelerate Quantum-Resistant Upgrades, US Invests $300 Million in Quantum Hardware
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Department of Commerce is allocating up to $100 million each to three quantum computing companies—Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantinuum—through the CHIPS Act, totaling up to $300 million. The funding will support the expansion of hardware, manufacturing, and error-correction systems, alongside the simultaneous acquisition of minority stakes in all three firms. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are accelerating post-quantum cryptography upgrade initiatives. The Ethereum Foundation has set December 2029 as the deadline for foundational-layer quantum-resistant upgrades encompassing the execution, consensus, and data layers. While Bitcoin has no unified timeline, two proposals—BIP-360 (post-quantum output types) and BIP-361 (phasing out ECDSA and Schnorr signatures)—are advancing rapidly, with researchers likewise identifying 2029 as the critical window to complete a trusted migration path.
Crypto industry lobbying group asks court to halt Illinois digital assets tax
According to CoinDesk, the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association filed a motion for a preliminary injunction with an Illinois court on Wednesday, seeking to halt the state's Digital Assets Tax Act before its effective date of January 1, 2027. The tax act was passed on the final day of this year's legislative session, imposing a 0.2% rate on entities headquartered in the state or providing services there with annual gross revenues exceeding $100,000. Both organizations previously sued the bill alongside the Digital Chamber last month, alleging it violates the principle of federal preemption. The filing states that member enterprises have already suffered "irreparable harm" due to the necessity of building compliance systems. CCI CEO Ji Hun Kim stated that businesses are required to spend millions of dollars developing systems for a tax that is unconstitutional and unclear in both scope and timing; Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger stated that since the state cannot collect the relevant taxes during the litigation, "[t]he loss to the state government from waiting is minimal, while the loss to all parties if they continue to proceed would be significant."
Dogecoin ETFs Attract Only $12 Million in Ten Months, While XRP and Solana Combined Inflows Exceed $3 Billion
three U.S. Dogecoin ETFs have collectively attracted just over $12 million in inflows over the past 10 months, compared to XRP funds which pulled in $12.29 million in a single day on September 9. Since their debut in November 2025, XRP funds have accumulated $1.7 billion in net inflows, while Solana funds have drawn $1.36 billion since launching in October 2025—both more than 100 times the total for Dogecoin funds.Previously, Bitwise announced it would shut down its Dogecoin ETF BWOW, which held only $687,713 in assets as of September 9, with trading expected to cease on October 14. Data shows that across 199 trading days, the three Dogecoin funds recorded net inflows on only 28 days, with zero net flows on 166 days. MyDoge founder Jordan Jefferson believes that accessibility has never been the biggest bottleneck for Dogecoin; whether institutional demand can be unlocked depends on whether investors can find underwriting value beyond price appreciation. (CoinDesk)
Gate August Transparency Report: RWA Perpetual Contract OI Market Share Reaches 49.6%, Ranking First Globally; 30-Day Net Inflow Ranks Among Top Two CEXs
Odaily News: Digital asset trading platform Gate has released its August 2026 Transparency Report. The report shows that in August, multiple Gate business lines received recognition from institutional data providers including CoinDesk, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and DefiLlama. Among them, Gate's stock perpetual contract trading volume grew 308% month-over-month, maintaining triple-digit growth for three consecutive months; the RWA perpetual contract open interest (OI) market share reached 49.6%, ranking first globally among centralized trading platforms. Meanwhile, Gate's 24-hour spot and derivatives trading volume stood at approximately $9.5 billion, with open interest reaching $12.48 billion, both ranking among the global top three; 30-day net inflow reached $308.1 million, ranking second among mainstream trading platforms.In terms of traditional financial asset trading, Gate's CFD business continues to expand its asset coverage, now covering 680 trading pairs, spanning major TradFi assets including forex, metals, energy, indices, and stocks. In terms of overall TradFi product layout, Gate now covers over 1,000 TradFi assets, with stock derivatives covering more than 360 underlying assets, both ranking first globally, further enhancing its multi-asset trading matrix.As digital assets and traditional financial markets continue to converge, Gate is steadily expanding diverse trading scenarios including stocks, RWA, CFD, and derivatives. By enriching asset supply and trading tools, it is further improving its comprehensive trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.
Grayscale Zcash ETF Assets Under Management Surpass $500 Million
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin briefly dipped to $77,666 on Tuesday before recovering to around $78,900 during Wednesday's Asian trading session. The asset saw minimal movement over a 24-hour period, posting a weekly gain of nearly 2%. Markets are currently focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for September 15–16. Meanwhile, Grayscale stated that its Zcash exchange-traded fund surpassed $500 million in assets under management just two weeks after its debut on NYSE Arca. Trading under the ticker ZCSH, the fund has attracted over $70 million in net inflows since its launch on August 25 and secured a $100 million investment from DCG International Investments. It currently holds more than 550,000 ZEC, representing approximately 3% of the ZEC circulating supply.
Bitcoin faces resistance at the $83,000 sell-pressure zone as whale accounts shift to net selling.
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin has faced persistent pressure near the $83,000 key resistance level, failing to surpass its earlier May high before retracing below $80,000. Data from Glassnode reveals that wallet cohorts have collectively entered a net distribution phase for the first time since early June, with whale wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC displaying the clearest selling trend. Previously, Bitcoin rallied from around $64,000 to $79,000 in mid-August. Currently, Bitcoin is also encountering resistance near the 50-week moving average, but if the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average to form a "golden cross," it may provide some support to bulls.
Analysis: Yen Strength Boosts Bitcoin, but Carry Trade Risks Are Rising
According to Odaily, the yen has continued to strengthen recently, pushing the U.S. dollar index (DXY) lower and providing short-term support for dollar-denominated assets such as Bitcoin and gold. Data shows that the U.S. dollar against the yen (USD/JPY) fell 1.4% intraday to 156.40, after already declining 0.9% on Wednesday; the euro, pound, and Australian dollar all edged higher against the dollar. As a result, the DXY fell 0.4% to 99.22, approaching its 200-day moving average.Analysts believe this trend typically favors dollar-denominated assets like Bitcoin, while also helping to ease global financial conditions and boost market risk appetite. However, if the yen appreciates too rapidly, this logic could quickly reverse.Over the past decade-plus, many investors have used low-cost yen financing to invest in stocks, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. If the yen appreciates sharply, yen carry trades could unwind, triggering a sell-off in risk assets. When yen carry trades were unwound in August 2024, Bitcoin fell roughly 20% within days.Market expectations are currently growing that the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate from 1% to 1.25% on September 18, and the yen continues to face further appreciation pressure. Reports also indicate that officials from the U.S. and Japan have previously taken action to address "disorderly yen movements." Therefore, while a moderate yen appreciation is currently favorable for Bitcoin, if it evolves into a rapid, disorderly appreciation, it could instead become a risk factor for BTC. (CoinDesk)
Analysis: Decoupling of U.S. Treasury Yields and USD Exchange Rates May Shift Forex Market Logic and Drive Up Bitcoin Safe-Haven Demand
According to CoinDesk, as the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note climbed 58 basis points year-to-date to 4.81%, the U.S. Dollar Index rose merely 0.9% to 99.22, signaling the breakdown of the traditional "higher yields drive a stronger dollar" logic. Japan's government bond yields surged 90 basis points this year, yet the yen fell to a 40-year low, and Germany's 10-year yield rose 45 basis points concurrently without the euro showing significant strength. Analysts note that markets may have begun interpreting rising yields as a signal of fiscal strain rather than fiscal robustness. This logical shift poses a potential tailwind for Bitcoin — amidst expectations of government debt monetization and currency devaluation, hard assets with inelastic supply, such as Bitcoin and gold, may attract safe-haven capital inflows.
OpenAI will provide $1 billion in cybersecurity subsidies
According to CoinDesk, OpenAI said it will provide subsidized access to the $1 billion Daybreak cybersecurity model over the next six months, along with training and technical support, to help organizations defend against AI-driven cyberattacks, including potential zero-day exploits. Daybreak is divided into two tiers, Blue and Red, tailored for routine defense and more sensitive cybersecurity tasks, respectively, with about 2,000 organizations already using it.
CrowdStrike Teams With Law Enforcement to Dismantle Russian Cryptojacking Botnet Sality
According to CoinDesk, US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has partnered with federal law enforcement agencies to successfully dismantle the Russian botnet Sality, which has been operating for over two decades. Over the past eight years, the network has continuously stolen cryptocurrency through clipboard hijacking; its core payload, "EggJagger," resides on infected machines, monitoring the user's clipboard. Once a Bitcoin or Ethereum wallet address is detected, it is replaced with the attacker's address, causing victims to unknowingly complete transfers. Sality employs a decentralized P2P architecture with no central server, checking node online status every 40 minutes, and self-propagates via network-shared drives and USB devices. By exploiting an authentication vulnerability, CrowdStrike replaced legitimate node addresses with those of its own servers, successfully severing the network connections of over 15,000 infected machines. The operation was demonstrated live at the Day Zero summit in Las Vegas. Estimates indicate that the attackers stole at least 12.1 million rubles (approximately $150,000) over the eight-year period. Undisturbed crypto assets appreciated alongside the broader market, reaching a value of roughly $1.35 million by early 2025. Security experts advise users to always verify the first and last characters after pasting a wallet address to defend against such attacks.
X platform hit by large-scale unsolicited password reset email attacks
According to CoinDesk, several prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry and CoinDesk employees received numerous unsolicited password reset emails via the X platform on Tuesday, with some users receiving up to 10 within a few hours. Crypto investor Nic Carter urged users to enable X's "password reset protection" feature as soon as possible. Currently, there is no evidence that the X system has been breached or that accounts were hijacked en masse, and X has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
Hackers Steal Crypto Wallet Data Using Google Docs and Fake Claude AI Pages
According to security firm Huntress, hackers are distributing credential-stealing malware to cryptocurrency users through forged Google Docs files, malicious files hosted on GitHub, and cloned Claude.ai pages. Attackers impersonate senior CoinDesk employees on the social platform X, luring victims into opening Google Docs documents containing malicious code under the guise of an online meeting invitation, which then prompts users to manually install the malicious software. Mac users face threats from Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), which can steal browser passwords, cryptocurrency wallet data, and Telegram files; Windows users are served fake Google API Connector updates that, once installed, deploy NetSupport RAT and counterfeit Ledger hardware wallet applications. Additionally, hackers have placed fraudulent ads on search engines like Bing to lure users to cloned Claude.ai pages where they execute malicious commands; the associated malware, MacSync and SectopRAT, can steal cookies, saved passwords, mnemonic phrases, and payment card information. Security firm Socket also concurrently identified 16 malicious extensions targeting Chrome and Edge, capable of draining EVM, Solana, and Tron wallet assets.
IRS Warns of New Crypto Phishing Scam: Fake Letters Using QR Codes to Steal Wallet Private Keys
Odaily News - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about an advanced email phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency holders in the United States. Attackers are using forged official tax letters to trick users into scanning malicious QR codes, aiming to steal crypto wallet credentials and private keys.According to reports, the attackers are impersonating the IRS by sending physical letters that create a sense of urgency under the guise of "tax compliance" or "account verification," and include QR codes within the correspondence. Once users scan these codes, they may be redirected to counterfeit websites, potentially exposing wallet login information, recovery phrases, or private keys, ultimately leading to the theft of digital assets.The IRS reminds taxpayers that official agencies will never request users to provide crypto wallet private keys, recovery phrases, or perform similar "wallet verification" procedures through unofficial channels. Cryptocurrency holders should remain vigilant against any suspicious emails or letters that ask them to scan QR codes, connect wallets, or submit sensitive information.As the number of crypto asset holders continues to grow, social engineering attacks targeting digital wallets are on the rise. Regulatory and security agencies are stepping up efforts to raise awareness and prevent such fraudulent activities. (CoinDesk)
BitMart Founder Refutes Withdrawal Blockage and Unpaid Salary Rumors, Exchange to End Trading on August 26
Odaily News: Sheldon Lee, founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMart, stated that a post on X claiming users were unable to withdraw funds and that some employees had not received their July salaries is a "fabricated rumor," adding that the exchange's Chinese-language account had been hacked. Critics, including users and on-chain investigator ZachXBT, have demanded that BitMart resume withdrawals or undergo an independent third-party audit. BitMart is gradually winding down operations, with the final trading day set for August 26. Troubled investment firm Echo Base said it had proposed a funded restructuring plan to BitMart but received no response. The firm warned that resolving a large volume of customer claims may require proceedings through the courts. (CoinDesk)
CoinDesk: Gate RWA Perpetual Contract Trading Volume Surges 158%, Market Share Doubles to 12.6%, Ranking Among Global Top Three
Odaily News — According to the "August 2026 Exchange Review" published by CoinDesk, in August, RWA perpetual contract trading volume on centralized exchanges grew 2.37% month-over-month to $602 billion, setting a record high for the category. Gate stood out in particular, with its RWA perpetual contract trading volume surging 158% month-over-month to $64.7 billion. Its market share rose from 5.32% in July to 12.6%, more than doubling from the previous month and placing it among the top three centralized crypto exchanges.In terms of asset coverage, the CoinDesk report shows that Gate now supports over 12,800 stock and ETF assets and continues to expand trading scenarios including equities, RWA, and derivatives. By further broadening asset coverage and trading scenarios, Gate is continuously strengthening its integrated trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.
Gate August Transparency Report: RWA Perpetual Contract OI Market Share Reaches 49.6%, Ranking First Globally; 30-Day Net Inflow Ranks Among Top Two CEXs
Odaily News: Digital asset trading platform Gate has released its August 2026 Transparency Report. The report shows that in August, multiple Gate business lines received recognition from institutional data providers including CoinDesk, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and DefiLlama. Among them, Gate's stock perpetual contract trading volume grew 308% month-over-month, maintaining triple-digit growth for three consecutive months; the RWA perpetual contract open interest (OI) market share reached 49.6%, ranking first globally among centralized trading platforms. Meanwhile, Gate's 24-hour spot and derivatives trading volume stood at approximately $9.5 billion, with open interest reaching $12.48 billion, both ranking among the global top three; 30-day net inflow reached $308.1 million, ranking second among mainstream trading platforms.In terms of traditional financial asset trading, Gate's CFD business continues to expand its asset coverage, now covering 680 trading pairs, spanning major TradFi assets including forex, metals, energy, indices, and stocks. In terms of overall TradFi product layout, Gate now covers over 1,000 TradFi assets, with stock derivatives covering more than 360 underlying assets, both ranking first globally, further enhancing its multi-asset trading matrix.As digital assets and traditional financial markets continue to converge, Gate is steadily expanding diverse trading scenarios including stocks, RWA, CFD, and derivatives. By enriching asset supply and trading tools, it is further improving its comprehensive trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.
Indian agricultural storage company Arya.ag brings $2 billion grain-backed loan on-chain.
According to CoinDesk, Arya.ag, India's largest agricultural warehousing company, is using Avalanche technology to tokenize grain deposits, electronic negotiable warehouse receipts, and loan statuses to help lenders more reliably verify collateral crops for agricultural loans. The project was announced by Infosys co-founder and project lead for India's Aadhaar identity system, Nandan Nilekani, at the Mumbai Global Fintech Fest.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Accelerate Quantum-Resistant Upgrades, US Invests $300 Million in Quantum Hardware
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Department of Commerce is allocating up to $100 million each to three quantum computing companies—Rigetti, D-Wave, and Quantinuum—through the CHIPS Act, totaling up to $300 million. The funding will support the expansion of hardware, manufacturing, and error-correction systems, alongside the simultaneous acquisition of minority stakes in all three firms. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are accelerating post-quantum cryptography upgrade initiatives. The Ethereum Foundation has set December 2029 as the deadline for foundational-layer quantum-resistant upgrades encompassing the execution, consensus, and data layers. While Bitcoin has no unified timeline, two proposals—BIP-360 (post-quantum output types) and BIP-361 (phasing out ECDSA and Schnorr signatures)—are advancing rapidly, with researchers likewise identifying 2029 as the critical window to complete a trusted migration path.
Algorand Appoints Former Chainlink Executive William Herkelrath as New CEO
According to CoinDesk, the Algorand Foundation has officially appointed William Herkelrath as chief executive officer, succeeding Staci Warden, who served for nearly five years. Herkelrath previously held leadership roles at blockchain data provider Chainlink and crypto custody firm Curv, and co-founded the AI automation platform K3 Labs. He officially assumed office on August 31. The Algorand Foundation stated that the new CEO will focus on driving institutional business expansion and post-quantum security initiatives. To date, Algorand has introduced post-quantum accounts based on the Falcon-1024 lattice-based signature system through its v42 consensus upgrade, with plans to achieve full quantum resistance prior to 2028. Additionally, the foundation’s board is undergoing concurrent adjustments, with Alex Fowler joining while Rebecca Rettig and Michael Mosier depart.
Ethereum plans to enable users to pay gas fees without holding ETH in the 2027 Hegotá upgrade.
According to CoinDesk, Ethereum developers have incorporated EIP-8141 "Sponsored Transactions" into the Hegotá upgrade scheduled for 2027. This feature aims to enable users to execute on-chain transactions without holding ETH, allowing applications or other accounts to pay gas fees on their behalf, or to settle associated costs using assets like stablecoins.
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Even if legislation falls through, Wall Street's crypto expansion momentum remains hard to reverse.
According to CoinDesk, the Senate is set to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), with analysts predicting that even if the bill fails, Wall Street's expansion in crypto business related to tokenization and ETFs has already become irreversible.
Dogecoin ETFs Attract Only $12 Million in Ten Months, While XRP and Solana Combined Inflows Exceed $3 Billion
three U.S. Dogecoin ETFs have collectively attracted just over $12 million in inflows over the past 10 months, compared to XRP funds which pulled in $12.29 million in a single day on September 9. Since their debut in November 2025, XRP funds have accumulated $1.7 billion in net inflows, while Solana funds have drawn $1.36 billion since launching in October 2025—both more than 100 times the total for Dogecoin funds.Previously, Bitwise announced it would shut down its Dogecoin ETF BWOW, which held only $687,713 in assets as of September 9, with trading expected to cease on October 14. Data shows that across 199 trading days, the three Dogecoin funds recorded net inflows on only 28 days, with zero net flows on 166 days. MyDoge founder Jordan Jefferson believes that accessibility has never been the biggest bottleneck for Dogecoin; whether institutional demand can be unlocked depends on whether investors can find underwriting value beyond price appreciation. (CoinDesk)
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Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer Steps Down, Transitions to Strategic Advisor
Odaily News: Institutional crypto asset custodian Zodia Custody has announced that CEO Julian Sawyer is stepping down from his role as CEO and transitioning to strategic advisor. Sawyer stated that with Standard Chartered planning to acquire Zodia's custody business and establish Zodia Solutions, this is an appropriate time for a handover of day-to-day management.Zodia Custody Chief Revenue Officer Richard Clark will oversee the business transition to Standard Chartered and take over the custody business; current executives Craig Perrin and Anoosh Arevshatian will be responsible for building Zodia Solutions. The previous plan had Sawyer serving as CEO of Zodia Solutions, marking an adjustment from the arrangement announced in May.Zodia Custody stated that the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Headquartered in London, the company provides digital asset custody, wallet infrastructure, staking, and over-the-counter settlement services to financial institutions and asset management firms. (CoinDesk)
CoinDesk: Gate RWA Perpetual Contract Trading Volume Surges 158%, Market Share Doubles to 12.6%, Ranking Among Global Top Three
Odaily News — According to the "August 2026 Exchange Review" published by CoinDesk, in August, RWA perpetual contract trading volume on centralized exchanges grew 2.37% month-over-month to $602 billion, setting a record high for the category. Gate stood out in particular, with its RWA perpetual contract trading volume surging 158% month-over-month to $64.7 billion. Its market share rose from 5.32% in July to 12.6%, more than doubling from the previous month and placing it among the top three centralized crypto exchanges.In terms of asset coverage, the CoinDesk report shows that Gate now supports over 12,800 stock and ETF assets and continues to expand trading scenarios including equities, RWA, and derivatives. By further broadening asset coverage and trading scenarios, Gate is continuously strengthening its integrated trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.
Gate August Transparency Report: RWA Perpetual Contract OI Market Share Reaches 49.6%, Ranking First Globally; 30-Day Net Inflow Ranks Among Top Two CEXs
Odaily News: Digital asset trading platform Gate has released its August 2026 Transparency Report. The report shows that in August, multiple Gate business lines received recognition from institutional data providers including CoinDesk, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and DefiLlama. Among them, Gate's stock perpetual contract trading volume grew 308% month-over-month, maintaining triple-digit growth for three consecutive months; the RWA perpetual contract open interest (OI) market share reached 49.6%, ranking first globally among centralized trading platforms. Meanwhile, Gate's 24-hour spot and derivatives trading volume stood at approximately $9.5 billion, with open interest reaching $12.48 billion, both ranking among the global top three; 30-day net inflow reached $308.1 million, ranking second among mainstream trading platforms.In terms of traditional financial asset trading, Gate's CFD business continues to expand its asset coverage, now covering 680 trading pairs, spanning major TradFi assets including forex, metals, energy, indices, and stocks. In terms of overall TradFi product layout, Gate now covers over 1,000 TradFi assets, with stock derivatives covering more than 360 underlying assets, both ranking first globally, further enhancing its multi-asset trading matrix.As digital assets and traditional financial markets continue to converge, Gate is steadily expanding diverse trading scenarios including stocks, RWA, CFD, and derivatives. By enriching asset supply and trading tools, it is further improving its comprehensive trading infrastructure that connects digital assets with traditional financial markets.