
Ondo Introduces Onchain Shareholder Voting for Tokenized Equities
Ondo has added **onchain shareholder voting** to its **tokenized equities**, enhancing governance for its blockchain-based stock offerings.

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Crypto asset manager Bitwise suggests that the recent volatility and selloff in MicroStrategy's stock indicate the cryptocurrency market is nearing a bottom.

Ondo has added **onchain shareholder voting** to its **tokenized equities**, enhancing governance for its blockchain-based stock offerings.

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned over 100 cryptocurrency addresses linked to ISIS-K, which moved over $1.4 million in illicit funds.

SBI Crypto will discontinue its Bitcoin mining pool operations, which represent approximately 2% of the global hashrate, by July 31.

Ondo Finance has launched an SEC-aligned tokenized stock model using a BlackRock ETF and Micron shares, underpinned by Broadridge and Oasis Pro.

Major protocol upgrades, Ethereum's Glamsterdam and Solana's Alpenglow, are slated as the most significant developments for 2026.

JPMorgan has criticized MicroStrategy's bitcoin sales policy, stating it introduces "two-way risk" to crypto markets and suggesting equity issuance as an alternative.

UK regulators have updated their national retail payments blueprint, advocating for infrastructure to support tokenization and interoperability with new forms of digital money.

Aave has launched its V3 lending protocol on Monad, backed by $15 million in incentives, expanding its reach with 12 supported assets and its GHO stablecoin.

The U.S. economy added only 57,000 jobs in June, a sharp slowdown that could temper market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.

A Nasdaq-listed Korean media company has liquidated its entire Bitcoin holdings, confirming a zero balance after once aiming for 10,000 BTC.

Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is undergoing a "MiCA 2.0" review, with a public consultation closing around September.

Recent comments from former Fed official Kevin Warsh have set the stage for a potential rally in Bitcoin and gold, pending the release of U.S. jobs data on July 2, 2026.

Standard Chartered and Circle launched bank-led USDC minting and redemption for institutions, starting in Dubai’s DIFC with global expansion plans.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebounded significantly, driven by dovish Federal Reserve signals, with Memecore’s M and Audiera’s BEAT leading gains.

The Solana Foundation launched a new framework enabling validators with at least 100,000 delegated SOL to publish new protocol proposals.

SBI Crypto will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after five years, which held 2.2% of the global hashrate.

Bitcoin jumped more than 4% to trade above $61,000, reaching its strongest point in over a week, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated easing inflation risks.

Yield-bearing stablecoin supply fell 15% in Q2, ending a three-year growth streak for crypto-native products as Treasury-backed options gained traction.

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned 134 crypto wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K, including 131 Tron addresses receiving over $1.4 million.

ChatGPT developer OpenAI reportedly discussed offering the U.S. government a 5% stake, aiming to involve the public in AI and reduce political scrutiny.

Bitcoin has maintained its position above the crucial $60,000 threshold, showcasing resilience amidst global market reactions to the Japanese Yen's surge.

Taiko has reopened its cross-chain bridge after an 11-day network disruption caused by a $1.7 million exploit, confirming all users were made whole.

Japanese firm Metaplanet acquired an additional $170 million in Bitcoin, expanding its treasury to 43,000 BTC and becoming the third largest publicly traded holder.

SBI Crypto will discontinue its Bitcoin mining pool operations, which represent approximately 2% of the global hashrate, by July 31.

A Nasdaq-listed Korean media company has liquidated its entire Bitcoin holdings, confirming a zero balance after once aiming for 10,000 BTC.

SBI Crypto will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after five years, which held 2.2% of the global hashrate.

An Ethereum Institutional launch is drawing ecosystem support as new entities like EthLabs emerge and the Ethereum Foundation addresses community feedback.

The Ethereum Foundation's new policy guide advises policymakers to distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and corporate-controlled networks for public sector applications.

An independent nonprofit, backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine, and SharpLink, has launched to spearhead institutional adoption of Ethereum.

Major protocol upgrades, Ethereum's Glamsterdam and Solana's Alpenglow, are slated as the most significant developments for 2026.

The Solana Foundation launched a new framework enabling validators with at least 100,000 delegated SOL to publish new protocol proposals.

Solana has launched a new on-chain governance system, Solana Governance Proposals (SGP), requiring validators to stake 100,000 SOL to submit proposals.

Aave has launched its V3 lending protocol on Monad, backed by $15 million in incentives, expanding its reach with 12 supported assets and its GHO stablecoin.

Yield-bearing stablecoin supply fell 15% in Q2, ending a three-year growth streak for crypto-native products as Treasury-backed options gained traction.

Taiko has reopened its cross-chain bridge after an 11-day network disruption caused by a $1.7 million exploit, confirming all users were made whole.

NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.

The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the closure of its mobile battle royale game, Pudgy Party, shifting focus to its immersive Pudgy World experience.

Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned over 100 cryptocurrency addresses linked to ISIS-K, which moved over $1.4 million in illicit funds.

UK regulators have updated their national retail payments blueprint, advocating for infrastructure to support tokenization and interoperability with new forms of digital money.

Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is undergoing a "MiCA 2.0" review, with a public consultation closing around September.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise suggests that the recent volatility and selloff in MicroStrategy's stock indicate the cryptocurrency market is nearing a bottom.

Ondo has added **onchain shareholder voting** to its **tokenized equities**, enhancing governance for its blockchain-based stock offerings.

Ondo Finance has launched an SEC-aligned tokenized stock model using a BlackRock ETF and Micron shares, underpinned by Broadridge and Oasis Pro.