TREE NEWS reports: fomo’s daily active traders surged from under 10,000 in early June to over 100,000 by late August, a tenfold increase, as Robinhood Chain trading gained momentum. On August 31, Robinhood Chain accounted for about 75% of fomo’s daily volume, with Solana at 20%. The platform also reported over 1.9 million total users and predicted August trading volume above $2.8 billion.
TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed the first major overhaul of transfer agent rules in four decades, explicitly citing tokenization as a driver. New Form TA-2 questions would require agents to report how many share registers they maintain on distributed ledgers. The proposal aims to modernize regulations for digital asset record-keeping.
TREE NEWS reports: According to RootData’s tokenized asset data, Gate ranks first in MRVL contract asset depth with ±2% spread. The data highlights Gate’s strong liquidity in this asset.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin hovered near $77,000 as a global bond selloff lifted yields and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher. The cryptocurrency’s resilience is being tested by rising macro pressures, with traders watching whether the post-rally momentum can withstand the risk-off tone from surging bond yields and geopolitical risks.
TREE NEWS reports: Treasury yields surged toward key levels on September 1, pressuring risk assets. The 10-year yield hit about 4.79%, and the 30-year approached 5.3%. US stocks fell for a third straight session, with the Dow down 0.8%, S&P 500 down 0.7%, and Nasdaq down 1%. Bitcoin dropped to around $77,900, while gold futures fell below $4,400. Higher rates raise valuation concerns for tech and crypto, while fiscal risks offer some support for gold and Bitcoin.
TREE NEWS update: The crypto industry is pressing the U.S. SEC to refrain from imposing blanket restrictions on innovative ETF products. They argue that a flexible, case-by-case approach is necessary to foster innovation while ensuring investor protection.
TREE NEWS update: The SEC proposed its first major overhaul of transfer agent rules since the 1980s, allowing blockchains to serve as the official record of share ownership. The proposal rescinds one rule, adds two new ones, and imposes risk-management and cybersecurity duties on firms that keep ownership records.
TREE NEWS update: The G20, in a chair’s statement from the Asheville meeting, endorsed digital assets as a growth tool and committed to “clear pathways” for innovation. However, the group deferred binding cross-border stablecoin regulation to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), signaling a cautious approach to global crypto oversight.
TREE NEWS update: Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network, has introduced a creator grants program offering up to $4,000 in funding. The initiative aims to support creators building on the platform.
TREE NEWS reports: The USDC Treasury has minted an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, increasing the total supply on the network. This move is part of ongoing liquidity management and could signal growing demand for stablecoins in the Solana ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: China’s blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) market size reached 2.07 billion yuan in 2025, with Ant Digital (蚂蚁数科) ranking first. The growth reflects increasing enterprise adoption of blockchain infrastructure, though the report does not specify RWA tokenization details.
TREE NEWS update: Grayscale, a16z, and the Crypto Council for Innovation have urged the SEC to preserve existing classification rules and avoid treating novel exchange-traded products as a single category. They propose different routes to clearer and faster reviews, seeking to prevent blanket restrictions on new ETF types.
TREE NEWS reports: Tencent’s Hunyuan Hy4 Preview model is now available on the B.AI API platform, expanding access for developers. This integration marks a significant step for AI model distribution via API marketplaces.
TREE NEWS update: Yi Lihua, a prominent crypto investor, predicts a potential short-term correction for Bitcoin but maintains a bullish long-term outlook, targeting $86,000. He advises investors to stay cautious during the pullback while positioning for further gains.
TREE NEWS update: Ethena proposed a token buyback program last week, joining a trend of crypto projects returning revenue to holders. ENA rose as much as 27% in the two days following the announcement. The proposal also includes voting to cut new token supply, mirroring corporate stock buybacks.
TREE NEWS reports: Elon Musk forecasts that artificial intelligence could drive global economic growth by 20% to 30%. The statement highlights the transformative potential of AI on a macroeconomic scale.
TREE NEWS update: A whale trading ETH in bands has closed out their position after making over $1 million in profit over two weeks. The trader’s successful strategy highlights ongoing opportunities in the volatile crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood Chain’s stock-paired meme coins have outpaced stock tokens as its leading RWA trading asset, with August 31 trading volume reaching $93.1 million, up $20 million day-over-day. Notable projects include AI/NVDA and BONER/HIMS. Meanwhile, PONS and AI tokens have hit market caps of $420 million and $270 million, respectively, fueling diverse yield and leverage strategies.
TREE NEWS update: Prediction market Kalshi suspended North Carolina candidate Bakert after he bet on his own victory. The move raises questions about market integrity and self-dealing in political prediction markets.
TREE NEWS update: Taiwan’s AI stock boom has fueled a surge in borrowing to invest, prompting regulatory warnings about risk. Authorities caution investors against excessive leverage as the market heats up.