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Bitcoin ETF sees inflows led by BlackRock

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to inflows on Monday, primarily led by BlackRock, while Ether, XRP, and Solana funds continued their capital attraction streaks.

Russia’s Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading Volume

Russia's Sberbank anticipates significant cryptocurrency trading growth, projecting $46.43 billion in the first year and $87 billion by 2029 under new regulations. The bank plans to accept Ethereum and USDT as loan collateral, pending central bank approval. These initiatives align with Russia's new crypto law taking effect September 1, which governs trading, custody, and cross-border payments, while prohibiting domestic crypto payments. The Bank of Russia has approved Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for public trading. Sberbank's expansion into crypto-backed lending addresses market demand in a high-interest-rate environment.

Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum

Charles Schwab Expands crypto trading to include Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink, building on its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum offerings. The firm will charge a 0.75% fee per trade, aiming to provide clients with more digital asset choices and educational resources. This move follows earlier plans to enter the market once regulatory clarity emerged, with a phased rollout initiated in May.

Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking

Ethereum developers have proposed an overhaul of the network's validator deposit contract to enable post-quantum cryptography, addressing current limitations and securing the staking layer.

Galaxy Opens Retail Crypto-Backed Credit for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Galaxy has introduced a new retail crypto-backed credit product, the GalaxyOne Crypto Portfolio Line of Credit (PLOC), for eligible clients in the United States. This revolving credit line allows users to borrow cash against their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana holdings, including staked SOL, without selling their digital assets. The product is available in 40 states. The company stated that the pledged crypto assets are not rehypothecated. The managing director of GalaxyOne noted that the product leverages Galaxy's institutional infrastructure to provide competitive rates, security, and flexibility. This initiative represents a renewed effort in retail crypto-backed credit offerings following significant market events in 2022. The product features a variable annual percentage rate of 8.99% and a 50% loan-to-value ratio, meaning a $100,000 portfolio can back approximately $50,000 in borrowing. Collateral values are continuously monitored, and users receive warnings before any collateral action. Funds are typically disbursed instantly and can be spent on-platform or withdrawn as USD or USDC stablecoins. Staked Solana continues to earn rewards without requiring unstaking. The Galaxy Opens Retail Crypto-Backed Credit offering is provided by GalaxyOne Lending LLC. The product was launched on August 25. The line has no origination fee. Galaxy's pitch is that the line runs on its own regulated platform instead of an external DeFi protocol, and pledged collateral stays put rather than getting rehypothecated. This approach aims to address concerns that arose from the 2022 collapse of lenders like Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager, which froze customer funds and forced liquidations. The company emphasizes that it is reopening the retail borrow-against-crypto door on regulated rails, filling a gap that the 2022 collapse made hard to fill. California, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and South Dakota are excluded from the states where the product is available.

Galaxy Opens Retail Crypto-Backed Credit for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Galaxy has introduced a new retail crypto-backed credit product, the GalaxyOne Crypto Portfolio Line of Credit (PLOC), for eligible clients in the United States. This revolving credit line allows users to borrow cash against their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana holdings, including staked SOL, without selling their digital assets. The product is available in 40 states. The company stated that the pledged crypto assets are not rehypothecated. The managing director of GalaxyOne noted that the product leverages Galaxy's institutional infrastructure to provide competitive rates, security, and flexibility. This initiative represents a renewed effort in retail crypto-backed credit offerings following significant market events in 2022. The product features a variable annual percentage rate of 8.99% and a 50% loan-to-value ratio, meaning a $100,000 portfolio can back approximately $50,000 in borrowing. Collateral values are continuously monitored, and users receive warnings before any collateral action. Funds are typically disbursed instantly and can be spent on-platform or withdrawn as USD or USDC stablecoins. Staked Solana continues to earn rewards without requiring unstaking. The Galaxy Opens Retail Crypto-Backed Credit offering is provided by GalaxyOne Lending LLC. The product was launched on August 25. The line has no origination fee. Galaxy's pitch is that the line runs on its own regulated platform instead of an external DeFi protocol, and pledged collateral stays put rather than getting rehypothecated. This approach aims to address concerns that arose from the 2022 collapse of lenders like Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager, which froze customer funds and forced liquidations. The company emphasizes that it is reopening the retail borrow-against-crypto door on regulated rails, filling a gap that the 2022 collapse made hard to fill. California, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and South Dakota are excluded from the states where the product is available.

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

GnosisDAO has approved the transition of Gnosis Chain to a ZK-proven Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) rollup. The proposal, GIP-153, received significant support, with 123,158 GNO in favor. This move will establish Gnosis Chain as a layer-2 network, utilizing Ethereum’s validators for transaction settlement. The initial launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, depending on EEZ technology readiness. This transition aims to enable Gnosis Chain-native smart contracts to interact with Ethereum, accessing mainnet assets and liquidity. The EEZ framework, developed by Gnosis and ZisK, seeks to unify Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystem by allowing synchronous smart contract execution across rollups without bridges. Gnosis Chain is set to be the first deployed instance of this framework. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin previously raised concerns about centralized sequencers and trusted bridging mechanisms in layer-2 networks. Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick believes the EEZ could reduce reliance on blockchain bridges and increase activity within the Ethereum ecosystem, enhancing asset usability and composability across EVM chains.

Ethereum Foundation Warns of Potential Tool Disruptions Post-Glamsterdam Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation has warned that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade may affect some wallets, indexers, and gas estimators due to changes in its gas model. Developers are advised to update their tools and test on the Plataberget testnet.

Ether.fi Introduces Tokenized Assets and Portfolio-Backed Loans

Ether.fi expands its platform with tokenized asset trading, portfolio-backed loans, and fiat accounts, aiming to bridge traditional finance with DeFi. The new features, including tokenized stocks and metals, are available globally, with some regional restrictions.

Bitmine Exceeds 5 Million Staked Ether, Projects $257M Annual Revenue

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has surpassed 5 million Ether in staked tokens, generating an estimated $257 million in annualized revenue, which supports operations and share buybacks amidst declining Ether prices. The company remains the largest corporate Ether holder, while Ether staking is viewed as a significant yield-generating treasury asset, albeit with inherent risks.

Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments, Expands Crypto Income ETF Portfolio

Goldman Sachs has acquired NEOS Investments in a deal worth up to $2.25 billion, gaining access to approximately $30 billion in options-based income ETFs, including a substantial Bitcoin covered-call fund.

XRP Holders Can Now Borrow Ripple’s RLUSD on Ethereum Using FXRP as Collateral

XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum by using Flare's FXRP as collateral, marking the first institutional approval of an XRP-based asset in an Ethereum lending vault.

Bitmine Technologies Expands Ether Treasury, Nearing 5% Supply Target

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether treasury to 5,797,813 ETH, representing 4.8% of the total supply. The company now holds approximately $10.9 billion in Ethereum, making it the largest corporate ether holder globally. Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee highlighted ether's significant outperformance against the Nasdaq 100 in July.

Crypto Losses Exceed $1 Billion in H1 2026, Ethereum and Solana Most Affected

Crypto losses in the first half of 2026 exceeded $1 billion, with Ethereum and Solana experiencing the largest financial impacts. Blockaid’s report detailed 212 security incidents, highlighting a significant increase in high-threshold exploits. Attack vectors varied, with code exploits dominating Ethereum and key compromises affecting Solana.

Crypto Whales Increase Holdings as Bear Market Nears End, CryptoQuant Reports

Large cryptocurrency holders are accumulating Bitcoin and Ether, suggesting the market is nearing the end of a bear market, according to CryptoQuant. Whale holdings have increased, and realized price data points to a potential market bottom.

Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows After Inflow Streaks, Japan Eyes Spot Bitcoin ETFs

US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak with $70.62 million in outflows, though weekly inflows remained positive. Bitcoin ETFs also saw outflows but maintained a three-week inflow streak. Japan's regulatory reforms could lead to an $18.4 billion spot Bitcoin ETF market.