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Ripple’s Partnership With BDACS Pays Off as XRP Support Goes Live at Korean Crypto Custodian
BDACS launches XRP custody for institutions in Korea, deepening Ripple partnership and boosting regulatory alignment for XRP’s global institutional use.

SEC Says Liquid Staking Doesn't Run Afoul of Securities Laws
The SEC's latest staff statement — which isn't binding guidance — addresses certain aspects of liquid staking.

Ondo Finance Had a Blockbuster July. Analyst Sees ONDO Exploding Higher in August.
Ondo Finance’s July moves may fuel an ONDO rally this month, says a popular crypto analyst citing acquisitions, partnerships, and regulatory momentum.

Higher Bitcoin ETF Options Limits May Cut Volatility, but Boost Spot Demand: NYDIG
Bitcoin’s volatility has been declining but remains higher than traditional assets, making it attractive for income generation but risky for institutions seeking stability.

Base Takes Solana's Crown in Token Creation as Coinbase's 'SocialFi' Ignites Zora Boom
Coinbase’s Base App rebrand fuels surge in creator coins as Zora transforms content into tradable tokens.

Mag 7 Plans to 'FOMO' Into $650B Tech Investment Despite Trump's U.S. Manufacturing Push
The Mag 7 firms are expected to spend $650 billion in capex and R&D this year, an amount bigger than the U.K. government’s annual public investments.

Ripple: Banks Have Invested Over $100 Billion in Blockchain Infrastructure Since 2020
A new report by Ripple and CB Insights reveals how banks are reshaping financial markets through digital asset infrastructure, tokenization and crypto partnerships.

UK Regulator to Allow Retail Investors Access to Crypto ETNs in October
"cETNs" must be listed on FCA-approved UK-based exchanges and adhere to financial promotion and Consumer Duty rules.

Trump Media Confirms $2B Bitcoin Treasury and $300M Options Strategy in Q2 2025 Earnings Report
In its Q2 2025 earnings release, DJT said it had acquired $2B billionin bitcoin and related securities, and allocated $300 million to an options-based BTC strategy.

SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform
The task force will visit 10 cities from August to December, targeting smaller crypto projects, to hear their perspectives and concerns.

