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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.

Ethereum Layer 2 TVL Declines to Two-Year Low

Total value locked in Ethereum Layer 2 networks has decreased to approximately $5 billion, a level last observed in 2023, reversing much of the growth from 2024.

1inch Launches Aqua Shared Liquidity Layer Across 13 EVM Chains

1inch has launched Aqua, its shared DeFi liquidity layer, to all users across 13 EVM chains, following an eight-month developer-only period. The protocol functions as a registry where liquidity providers approve token balances without depositing them into pools. Swaps are executed by verified counterparties, a feature 1inch describes as a first for a liquidity venue. The 1inch Foundation has committed 10 million 1INCH and 500,000 USDC in provider rewards. Aqua has undergone eight independent audits, with 1inch advising it is for experienced users due to inherent market and smart contract risks.

Bitmine Reports $45.7 Million in Q2 Ethereum Staking Revenue

Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported $45.7 million in revenue from Ether staking and validation in the last quarter, following the March launch of its institutional Ethereum staking platform. Staking revenue accounted for 98% of total revenue for the three months ending May 31. The company has staked 85% of its ETH holdings, approximately 4.9 million Ether, with projected annualized rewards of $284 million once fully staked. This marks a significant shift from previous revenue streams, coinciding with the launch of MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform. The chairman also highlighted the performance of Robinhood Chain, which has exceeded $1 billion in dollar volume since its July 1 launch, demonstrating Ethereum's utility.

Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury to 5.78 Million ETH, Repurchases Shares

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its Ethereum treasury to 5,777,468 ETH, valued at approximately $10.8 billion, while also repurchasing 5.5 million common shares. This expansion solidifies Bitmine's status as the largest corporate Ether holder and highlights the growing importance of Ethereum staking as its primary business operation.

Robinhood Chain’s Impact on Ethereum: A Dual Perspective on ETH Valuation

Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum-based Ethereum Layer 2, launched in July, rapidly accumulating over $141 million in bridged Ether and attracting more than 500,000 wallets. While the network's activity has been significant, opinions diverge on whether this L2 success translates into a bullish or bearish outlook for ETH as an asset, particularly concerning its role as money versus a revenue-generating asset.

Ether Reaches Seven-Week High Amidst Stagnant On-Chain Activity

Ether (ETH) recently reached $1,950, its highest in seven weeks, liquidating $62 million in bearish positions. Despite this, on-chain activity and DEX volumes remain low. A record 34% of ETH is now staked, potentially reducing sell pressure, yet sustained growth requires broader market catalysts.

Grayscale Files S-1 for US Worldcoin ETF

Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration for a Worldcoin ETF in the US, aiming to offer investors exposure to the WLD token. The ETF is expected to list on Nasdaq as GWLD, with BitGo Bank & Trust as custodian. Details on fees and participants are pending.

AI Agents Found a Real Ethereum Bug That Could Crash Validators

The Ethereum Foundation just showed what happens when you point a fleet of AI agents at the code that runs the network.

Vitalik Buterin Unveils Lean Ethereum: The Biggest Rebuild Since the Merge

Buterin's companion proposal, The Extremely Lean Chain, rethinks how the network tracks validators.

Ondo Finance Puts Blackrock’s S&p 500 Etf and Micron Stock on the Ethereum Blockchain for the First Time

The structure relies on the SEC's January 2026 guidance on third-party custodial models for tokenized securities.