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Cryptoast: Gate Europe Ranks Among Top 3 European Crypto Exchanges, Setting a New Benchmark with MiCA Compliance and Low Fees
According to the latest in-depth review and exchange ranking by renowned French crypto media Cryptoast, Gate Europe has been ranked third among European crypto trading platforms. The report indicates that Gate Europe has become one of the most competitive digital asset trading platforms in the European market, thanks to its comprehensive MiCA compliance framework, industry-leading low trading fees, and a wide selection of digital assets. The report states that Gate Europe has obtained a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and completed passporting into the French market, among others, allowing it to offer compliant digital asset trading services within the European Economic Area. The platform currently supports over 270 crypto assets, with spot Maker and Taker fees as low as 0.1%, offering a significant advantage among MiCA-compliant trading platforms in Europe.Cryptoast notes that beyond its low fee advantage, Gate Europe also provides services such as free SEPA euro deposits, Proof of Reserves, mobile trading, and wealth management products. The platform employs a VIP tiered fee structure, where spot Maker fees can be reduced to as low as 0% as trading volume and asset scale increase. The report concludes that with its product ecosystem balancing compliance, security, and trading efficiency, Gate Europe can meet the diverse needs of both professional traders and ordinary investors, offering European users a more transparent and efficient digital asset investment experience.As MiCA continues to be implemented across Europe, the digital asset industry is moving towards a more regulated development phase. Leveraging its globally leading trading infrastructure, continuously improving product ecosystem, and localized compliance strategy, Gate Europe is steadily enhancing its service capabilities in the European market. The platform aims to provide users with a safer, more efficient, and trustworthy digital asset trading experience, further driving the development of the global digital finance ecosystem.
RWA protocol Reality releases proof of reserves, with reserve ratio reaching 100%
Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget, has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report. The report shows that Reality's reserve ratio has reached 100%, and its issued tokenized stocks, rToken, are pegged 1:1 to the underlying US stock assets. This reserve data is updated daily and independently verified by the US auditing firm The Network Firm. The assets are custodied with Alpaca Securities LLC, a US securities broker registered with FINRA and protected by SIPC, and regulated under New York state law, forming a transparent tripartite independent structure of issuance, verification, and custody.The US stock tokens rToken issued by Reality have been deeply integrated into the Bitget ecosystem and can be used in core scenarios such as unified account margin and staking lending. Previous data shows that within one month of listing, the assets under management (AUM) of Bitget's stock token rToken surpassed $100 million.
Korean fintech company Toss partners with Optimism to explore a Korean won stablecoin, will test OP Stack infrastructure
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Korean fintech company Toss has announced a partnership with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to jointly explore a Korean won-pegged stablecoin.In the coming months, the three parties will conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) test to evaluate the feasibility of building compliant blockchain-based digital financial infrastructure on OP Stack, providing technical verification for applications related to a Korean won stablecoin. (The Block)
OKX Star: Eight Years of Deep Roots in Europe, Continuing to Expand AI and Compliant Financial Layout
: OKX CEO Star stated on X that OKX has been operating in Europe since 2018. Over the past eight years, it has continuously collaborated with regulators and the crypto community, gradually transitioning from a technology company to a regulated fintech firm. Star emphasized that the company constantly corrects mistakes and rapidly optimizes during its development. OKX is the first institution globally to obtain the MiCA license, and also holds a Payment Institution (PI) license and a MiFID license. It currently provides Euro fiat on-ramp and off-ramp channels, zero-fee stablecoin payments via the Mastercard network, hundreds of spot trading pairs, and derivatives services covering crypto, commodities, and equities in Europe.On the product front, OKX has built Agentic infrastructure, enabling users to interact with the platform through AI Agents, and is continuously developing new products for the next generation of financial experiences. Star also mentioned that OKX is the first global platform to publish Proof of Reserves (PoR) for over 40 consecutive months, and has its group financial statements audited by a Big Four accounting firm to enhance transparency and financial governance.
U.S. House of Representatives Proposes 20-Year Holding Period for National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The bill stipulates that Bitcoin included in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve shall, in principle, be held for at least 20 years and may not be sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of during this period. It also mandates the establishment of a Proof-of-Reserves system to disclose, on a quarterly basis, holdings, transactions, and proof of private key control—subject to independent third-party audits. Additionally, the bill requires a study on the feasibility of increasing Bitcoin holdings over the next five years in a budget-neutral manner.
Base Launches Azul Mainnet Upgrade, Introducing a Multi-Proof System to Accelerate Decentralization
According to The Block, Base—the Ethereum Layer 2 network operated by Coinbase—has officially activated the Azul upgrade on its mainnet. This marks Base’s first independent network upgrade following its separation from the Optimism Superchain. The Azul upgrade introduces a multi-proof system that combines TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) proofs with zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, reducing the shortest possible withdrawal finalization time to just one day. Both proof types can independently confirm proposals; in case of conflict, permissionless ZK proofs override TEE proofs—further enhancing the network’s censorship resistance. Additionally, Azul integrates Base into a single execution client, <code>base-reth-node</code>, and introduces a new consensus client, <code>base-consensus</code>, built on OP Kona. Following the upgrade, the number of empty blocks has plummeted from approximately 200 per day to roughly 2 per day, and the network has achieved a sustained peak throughput of 5,000 transactions per second.
ZachXBT Warns of Withdrawal Issues at JuCoin, Raising Fresh Questions About Reserve and Ownership Transparency
On-chain investigator ZachXBT stated that JuCoin, an East Asian centralized exchange, has recently been reported by multiple users to have experienced abnormal withdrawal issues over the past week. Analysis indicates that in its Proof of Reserves published on X, JuCoin self-reported total reserves of approximately $511 million—most of which consist of USDC and USDT issued on its proprietary blockchain, JuChain—leaving the actual backing unclear.
Berachain Unveils PoL Next Roadmap: Reducing Inflation, Simplifying Tokenomics, and Launching the ERA Protocol
According to official announcements, Berachain has unveiled the roadmap for the next phase of its Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) evolution. Berachain notes that most blockchains treat tokens like faucets—value flows out with little returning, and while blockchains bear the economic costs of operation, they fail to profit from them. Berachain aims to break this cycle through PoL Next—ensuring every dollar emitted compounds as yield for $BERA holders.
Bitmine Deposits 75,600 ETH into Ethereum PoS Staking, Worth Approximately $176 Million
According to on-chain analyst Yujin (@EmberCN), after Bitmine acquired 100,000 ETH at noon today, it deposited an additional 75,600 ETH into Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system for staking—valued at approximately $176 million. Bitmine’s total staked ETH currently stands at roughly 3.471 million ETH, representing about 70% of its total ETH holdings of 4.976 million ETH.
Hyperbridge Contract Hit by MMR Proof Replay Vulnerability, Suffering ~$242,000 in Losses
According to BlockSec Phalcon, the HandlerV1 contract managed by Hyperbridge on the Ethereum network was found to contain a Merkle Mountain Range (MMR) proof replay vulnerability, resulting in approximately $242,000 in losses. The vulnerability stems from the lack of binding between proofs and requests, enabling attackers to replay historical valid proofs alongside newly forged requests to perform malicious actions—such as altering administrator privileges. In the specific incident, the attacker changed the Polkadot (DOT) token administrator and then exploited those privileges to mint additional DOT tokens for profit. Observed attack transactions include: changing the DOT token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$237,400), changing the ARGN token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$3,800), and host withdrawal operations. The vulnerability was discovered by PhalconSecurity and analyzed via PhalconExplorer. Previously, the Hyperbridge gateway contract was attacked, leading to the unauthorized minting and subsequent dumping of 1 billion DOT tokens on Ethereum.
Project Eleven Launches Bitcoin Wallet Ownership Proof Solution for Post-Q-Day Era
security firm Project Eleven has introduced a post-quantum proof technology designed to help users prove ownership of their Bitcoin wallets after quantum computers become capable of deriving private keys and generating valid signatures. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that the technology utilizes the wallet's key derivation path, enabling users to prove control without disclosing the parent key, thus distinguishing legitimate owners from attackers. The solution was developed in collaboration with Jim Posen, a primary maintainer of the open-source Binius zero-knowledge proof system, and is based on the "signature lifting" technique proposed by Alon Sattath and Robert Wyborski. Project Eleven noted that the prototype has not yet been audited and requires blockchain protocol support before it can be deployed. It is primarily aimed at users who miss the window to migrate to quantum-resistant addresses in the future.
Aztec Network Attacked, Losses Exceed $2.15 Million; Root Cause is a Mismatch Between ZK Proof and L1 Settlement Boundaries
According to analysis by BlockSec Phalcon (@Phalcon_xyz), Aztec Network's RollupProcessorV3 contract was attacked, resulting in losses exceeding $2.15 million. The root cause is that `numRealTxs` was not effectively bound to the transaction set enforced by the ZK proof, causing a deviation between the proof verification path and the L1 settlement logic's interpretation of the transaction list.The attacker exploited this vulnerability to move real deposits to slots not processed by the settlement logic, bypassing the `decreasePendingDepositBalance()` function. By creating unbacked private balances out of thin air, they were able to withdraw funds through the normal settlement process. A total of seven assets were involved.
Hyperbridge Contract Hit by MMR Proof Replay Vulnerability, Suffering ~$242,000 in Losses
According to BlockSec Phalcon, the HandlerV1 contract managed by Hyperbridge on the Ethereum network was found to contain a Merkle Mountain Range (MMR) proof replay vulnerability, resulting in approximately $242,000 in losses. The vulnerability stems from the lack of binding between proofs and requests, enabling attackers to replay historical valid proofs alongside newly forged requests to perform malicious actions—such as altering administrator privileges. In the specific incident, the attacker changed the Polkadot (DOT) token administrator and then exploited those privileges to mint additional DOT tokens for profit. Observed attack transactions include: changing the DOT token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$237,400), changing the ARGN token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$3,800), and host withdrawal operations. The vulnerability was discovered by PhalconSecurity and analyzed via PhalconExplorer. Previously, the Hyperbridge gateway contract was attacked, leading to the unauthorized minting and subsequent dumping of 1 billion DOT tokens on Ethereum.
Cryptoast: Gate Europe Ranks Among Top 3 European Crypto Exchanges, Setting a New Benchmark with MiCA Compliance and Low Fees
According to the latest in-depth review and exchange ranking by renowned French crypto media Cryptoast, Gate Europe has been ranked third among European crypto trading platforms. The report indicates that Gate Europe has become one of the most competitive digital asset trading platforms in the European market, thanks to its comprehensive MiCA compliance framework, industry-leading low trading fees, and a wide selection of digital assets. The report states that Gate Europe has obtained a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and completed passporting into the French market, among others, allowing it to offer compliant digital asset trading services within the European Economic Area. The platform currently supports over 270 crypto assets, with spot Maker and Taker fees as low as 0.1%, offering a significant advantage among MiCA-compliant trading platforms in Europe.Cryptoast notes that beyond its low fee advantage, Gate Europe also provides services such as free SEPA euro deposits, Proof of Reserves, mobile trading, and wealth management products. The platform employs a VIP tiered fee structure, where spot Maker fees can be reduced to as low as 0% as trading volume and asset scale increase. The report concludes that with its product ecosystem balancing compliance, security, and trading efficiency, Gate Europe can meet the diverse needs of both professional traders and ordinary investors, offering European users a more transparent and efficient digital asset investment experience.As MiCA continues to be implemented across Europe, the digital asset industry is moving towards a more regulated development phase. Leveraging its globally leading trading infrastructure, continuously improving product ecosystem, and localized compliance strategy, Gate Europe is steadily enhancing its service capabilities in the European market. The platform aims to provide users with a safer, more efficient, and trustworthy digital asset trading experience, further driving the development of the global digital finance ecosystem.
Project Eleven Launches Bitcoin Wallet Ownership Proof Solution for Post-Q-Day Era
security firm Project Eleven has introduced a post-quantum proof technology designed to help users prove ownership of their Bitcoin wallets after quantum computers become capable of deriving private keys and generating valid signatures. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that the technology utilizes the wallet's key derivation path, enabling users to prove control without disclosing the parent key, thus distinguishing legitimate owners from attackers. The solution was developed in collaboration with Jim Posen, a primary maintainer of the open-source Binius zero-knowledge proof system, and is based on the "signature lifting" technique proposed by Alon Sattath and Robert Wyborski. Project Eleven noted that the prototype has not yet been audited and requires blockchain protocol support before it can be deployed. It is primarily aimed at users who miss the window to migrate to quantum-resistant addresses in the future.
RWA protocol Reality releases proof of reserves, with reserve ratio reaching 100%
Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget, has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report. The report shows that Reality's reserve ratio has reached 100%, and its issued tokenized stocks, rToken, are pegged 1:1 to the underlying US stock assets. This reserve data is updated daily and independently verified by the US auditing firm The Network Firm. The assets are custodied with Alpaca Securities LLC, a US securities broker registered with FINRA and protected by SIPC, and regulated under New York state law, forming a transparent tripartite independent structure of issuance, verification, and custody.The US stock tokens rToken issued by Reality have been deeply integrated into the Bitget ecosystem and can be used in core scenarios such as unified account margin and staking lending. Previous data shows that within one month of listing, the assets under management (AUM) of Bitget's stock token rToken surpassed $100 million.
$U Proof of Reserves (POR) Page Officially Launched
According to official announcements, its dedicated Proof of Reserves (Proof of Reserves, POR) feature page has officially launched. The page has fully integrated Chainlink's Data API, providing automated, encrypted, and on-chain verifiable support for its asset reserves. Highlights of the new page include: real-time and immutable on-chain reserve data powered by Chainlink technology; an upgraded homepage navigation bar to facilitate user tracking of transparency metrics; and a clearer, more intuitive presentation of its 1:1 asset backing.
OKX Star: Eight Years of Deep Roots in Europe, Continuing to Expand AI and Compliant Financial Layout
: OKX CEO Star stated on X that OKX has been operating in Europe since 2018. Over the past eight years, it has continuously collaborated with regulators and the crypto community, gradually transitioning from a technology company to a regulated fintech firm. Star emphasized that the company constantly corrects mistakes and rapidly optimizes during its development. OKX is the first institution globally to obtain the MiCA license, and also holds a Payment Institution (PI) license and a MiFID license. It currently provides Euro fiat on-ramp and off-ramp channels, zero-fee stablecoin payments via the Mastercard network, hundreds of spot trading pairs, and derivatives services covering crypto, commodities, and equities in Europe.On the product front, OKX has built Agentic infrastructure, enabling users to interact with the platform through AI Agents, and is continuously developing new products for the next generation of financial experiences. Star also mentioned that OKX is the first global platform to publish Proof of Reserves (PoR) for over 40 consecutive months, and has its group financial statements audited by a Big Four accounting firm to enhance transparency and financial governance.
Mainstreet Responds to MSUSD Depegging: Will Integrate New Proof-of-Reserves Provider and Restore Independent Verification as Soon as Possible
Regarding the MSUSD de-pegging issue, Mainstreet posted a response on X, stating that market concerns have arisen around the Morpho market, proof-of-reserves, and liquidity. However, MSUSD remains fully asset-backed, and the issues at hand do not involve asset losses or insolvency. Mainstreet explained that, due to the discontinuation of the proof-of-reserves service, the oracle supporting the Morpho market is expected to pause within the next 24 hours. This development has triggered market concerns and accelerated position exits by leveraged loop-lending users, causing borrowing rates to rise significantly. From a net asset value (NAV) perspective, its core investment portfolio remains highly certain; however, trading fees, widened bid-ask spreads, market-maker discounts, and liquidity discounts—varying by maturity and position size—are present. Mainstreet added that it is currently implementing several measures: rapidly integrating a new proof-of-reserves service to restore independent verification; redeploying liquidity into the minter/Morpho ecosystem; and, if necessary, stepping in as the ultimate liquidity provider and liquidator to prevent disorderly market fluctuations. Its primary current objective is to safeguard NAV and maximize protocol liquidity. Should borrowing rates continue rising and trigger liquidations, Mainstreet stands ready to intervene as the “ultimate liquidator” to mitigate bad-debt risk. However, as it is currently the weekend, market liquidity is limited, and market-maker quotes are weaker than during regular trading hours—temporarily slowing asset exit velocity. Further clarity is expected over the coming days.
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Cryptoast: Gate Europe Ranks Among Top 3 European Crypto Exchanges, Setting a New Benchmark with MiCA Compliance and Low Fees
According to the latest in-depth review and exchange ranking by renowned French crypto media Cryptoast, Gate Europe has been ranked third among European crypto trading platforms. The report indicates that Gate Europe has become one of the most competitive digital asset trading platforms in the European market, thanks to its comprehensive MiCA compliance framework, industry-leading low trading fees, and a wide selection of digital assets. The report states that Gate Europe has obtained a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and completed passporting into the French market, among others, allowing it to offer compliant digital asset trading services within the European Economic Area. The platform currently supports over 270 crypto assets, with spot Maker and Taker fees as low as 0.1%, offering a significant advantage among MiCA-compliant trading platforms in Europe.Cryptoast notes that beyond its low fee advantage, Gate Europe also provides services such as free SEPA euro deposits, Proof of Reserves, mobile trading, and wealth management products. The platform employs a VIP tiered fee structure, where spot Maker fees can be reduced to as low as 0% as trading volume and asset scale increase. The report concludes that with its product ecosystem balancing compliance, security, and trading efficiency, Gate Europe can meet the diverse needs of both professional traders and ordinary investors, offering European users a more transparent and efficient digital asset investment experience.As MiCA continues to be implemented across Europe, the digital asset industry is moving towards a more regulated development phase. Leveraging its globally leading trading infrastructure, continuously improving product ecosystem, and localized compliance strategy, Gate Europe is steadily enhancing its service capabilities in the European market. The platform aims to provide users with a safer, more efficient, and trustworthy digital asset trading experience, further driving the development of the global digital finance ecosystem.
Project Eleven Launches Bitcoin Wallet Ownership Proof Solution for Post-Q-Day Era
security firm Project Eleven has introduced a post-quantum proof technology designed to help users prove ownership of their Bitcoin wallets after quantum computers become capable of deriving private keys and generating valid signatures. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that the technology utilizes the wallet's key derivation path, enabling users to prove control without disclosing the parent key, thus distinguishing legitimate owners from attackers. The solution was developed in collaboration with Jim Posen, a primary maintainer of the open-source Binius zero-knowledge proof system, and is based on the "signature lifting" technique proposed by Alon Sattath and Robert Wyborski. Project Eleven noted that the prototype has not yet been audited and requires blockchain protocol support before it can be deployed. It is primarily aimed at users who miss the window to migrate to quantum-resistant addresses in the future.
RWA protocol Reality releases proof of reserves, with reserve ratio reaching 100%
Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget, has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report. The report shows that Reality's reserve ratio has reached 100%, and its issued tokenized stocks, rToken, are pegged 1:1 to the underlying US stock assets. This reserve data is updated daily and independently verified by the US auditing firm The Network Firm. The assets are custodied with Alpaca Securities LLC, a US securities broker registered with FINRA and protected by SIPC, and regulated under New York state law, forming a transparent tripartite independent structure of issuance, verification, and custody.The US stock tokens rToken issued by Reality have been deeply integrated into the Bitget ecosystem and can be used in core scenarios such as unified account margin and staking lending. Previous data shows that within one month of listing, the assets under management (AUM) of Bitget's stock token rToken surpassed $100 million.
Japan's Largest Credit Card Network JCB Signs Partnership Agreement with Circle to Explore USDC Cross-Border Payments and Merchant Applications
According to CoinDesk, Japan's largest credit card network JCB has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Circle. The two parties will jointly explore the use of the USDC stablecoin for cross-border payments and merchant transaction scenarios. JCB has 140 million users and 40 million merchants globally. The initial collaboration will focus on a Proof of Concept (PoC) for internal fund transfers within JCB, and further explore reducing remittance costs, improving cross-border payment efficiency, and in-store stablecoin payment solutions for international tourists visiting Japan. This collaboration is a microcosm of the accelerated implementation of stablecoin applications in Japan. Previously, Circle announced it would collaborate with Nomura Securities to launch USDC-based foreign exchange settlement services as early as 2027; Japanese convenience store giant Lawson also plans to launch a stablecoin payment pilot in August, using KDDI's yen stablecoin JPYC.
South Korea's Gyeonggi Province Plans to Launch Stablecoin Proof-of-Concept Test in August
Gyeonggi Province, a first-tier administrative division in South Korea, officially announced that it will launch a stablecoin Proof-of-Concept (PoC) project in August 2026. The project aims to explore the feasibility of applying stablecoins to local currencies, government public subsidies, and the livelihood payment system. The initial testing phase will focus on verifying three core technologies: programmable payments, zero-knowledge proof privacy technology, and a reserve proof mechanism that ensures real-time matching between stablecoin issuance volume and reserve assets, thereby completing the full-cycle technical verification of stablecoin issuance and circulation.If the first round of testing proceeds smoothly, the project will enter a second expansion testing phase from October to December, focusing on evaluating the prevention of fund misuse, transaction privacy protection, and the selection of suitable business applications. It will also collect actual usage feedback from residents and merchants, accumulating practical experience for the subsequent large-scale application of stablecoins at the local level. (etoday)
Korean fintech company Toss partners with Optimism to explore a Korean won stablecoin, will test OP Stack infrastructure
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Korean fintech company Toss has announced a partnership with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to jointly explore a Korean won-pegged stablecoin.In the coming months, the three parties will conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) test to evaluate the feasibility of building compliant blockchain-based digital financial infrastructure on OP Stack, providing technical verification for applications related to a Korean won stablecoin. (The Block)