Canaan sells entire Ether treasury and 54 BTC to fund share buyback
The bitcoin miner raised about $13.9 million from crypto sales and deployed $5.4 million to repurchase 13.6 million American Depositary Shares.
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DeFi Development Corp adds 55,491 SOL and opens $300M CHAD program
The Nasdaq-listed company increased its Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL and created new preferred-share funding capacity for future purchases.
AI slowdown warnings send Nasdaq futures and chip stocks lower
Warnings from leading U.S. AI executives triggered a global technology selloff, exposing how strongly equity valuations depend on rapid model development.
Robinhood CEO rejects issuer veto over stock tokens
Vlad Tenev says public companies should control shareholder rights, but not separate blockchain products that track their listed shares.
Robinhood crypto volume rebounds 61% but trails 2025
Robinhood's August crypto volume climbed to $17.5 billion from July, but remained 38% below a year earlier as Bitstamp handled the larger share.
OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO as Altman cites AI safety
Sam Altman says OpenAI will not go public in 2026, removing a closely watched technology listing from this year's U.S. IPO calendar without setting a new date.
Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell 50 million Oracle shares
Oracle says Larry Ellison canceled a trading plan covering 50 million shares and sold none, removing a potential source of pressure on the stock.
Robinhood rejects issuer veto over AMC-linked stock tokens
Vlad Tenev says public companies should control shareholder rights, not separate products that track their shares, sharpening the AMC dispute.
Bitwise to close Dogecoin ETF BWOW less than a year after launch
Bitwise will end trading in its Dogecoin fund on October 14 and distribute cash to remaining shareholders around October 22.
Nasdaq agrees $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward
Nasdaq Ventures will invest in Kraken’s parent as the companies target a 2027 launch for tokenized equities with shareholder rights and market surveillance.
AMC CEO Adam Aron Criticizes Robinhood Stock Tokens
AMC CEO Adam Aron has challenged Robinhood’s tokenized AMC offering, saying the company is not affiliated with it and will seek an external legal review.
Nyse Parent Ice Invests $600M In Polymarket, Expands Bet On Prediction Markets
ICE has invested $600 million more into Polymarket, moving forward its $2 billion plan and signaling strong institutional interest in prediction markets. The move comes as regulators increase scrutiny on the sector across multiple US states.
Bitcoin–Nasdaq split signals looming AI credit shock, warns Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin’s divergence from tech stocks could signal a looming AI-driven credit crunch. He believes large-scale job losses may force central banks back into money printing, ultimately pushing Bitcoin to new highs.
Ark Invest buys Robinhood, Circle and Bullish shares as Bitcoin slips below $66,000
Ark Invest used the recent Bitcoin dip to increase its exposure to Robinhood, Bullish and Circle, even as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded fresh outflows. The move underscores continued volatility in institutional crypto flows, with selective equity buying contrasting broader ETF weakness.
Crypto and AI IPOs lag the market as US listings trail the S&P 500 in 2025
US IPOs underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 as crypto and AI listings delivered uneven returns after debut. While some firms saw strong openings, weak follow-through reinforced a market shift toward selectivity and fundamentals over speculative growth stories.
SEC Clarifies Custody Framework for Tokenized Stocks Under Existing US Securities Rules
The SEC says tokenized stocks must follow existing US securities rules, with custody handled by regulated broker-dealers rather than self-custody. The guidance signals that blockchain-based equities will be integrated into traditional market safeguards, not treated as a separate asset class.
Binance Signals Move Into Tokenized Stock Derivatives With New API Update
Here’s a short X-friendly version: Binance’s new API hints at upcoming stock-based perpetual futures, signaling a fresh push into tokenized equities. The move comes as demand for tokenized stocks grows across CeFi and DeFi, even as regulators increase scrutiny. With Nasdaq and the SEC also embracing tokenization, the race for digitized capital markets is accelerating.
Nasdaq Reprimands TON Strategy Over $272M Toncoin Purchase and Financing Deal
Nasdaq reprimanded TON Strategy for failing to obtain shareholder approval on a $272.7M Toncoin purchase funded through a PIPE deal. Nearly half of the financing was used for the token buy, breaching exchange rules. While Nasdaq deemed the violations unintentional, the case underscores rising compliance challenges for public firms engaging in large-scale crypto treasury operations.