TREE NEWS update: Cathie Wood criticizes Visa and Mastercard analysts for failing to understand Circle’s disruptive potential, noting its stock has risen 84% since its IPO. She highlights Circle’s role in the stablecoin market and its impact on traditional finance.
TREE NEWS update: US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged Congress to ban the president, spouses, and senior officials from issuing, promoting, or profiting from cryptocurrency during their terms, and to include enforceable ethics rules in the digital asset market structure bill. A poll found 63% of Americans view Trump’s crypto profits as inappropriate, while Trump disclosed over $1.4 billion in crypto-related income for 2025. The bill faces a procedural vote on September 15, requiring 60 votes.
TREE NEWS update: South Korea plans to strengthen supervision of high-yield Equity-Linked Securities (ELS) starting in September, requiring brokerages to promptly warn investors of potential principal losses. The move aims to enhance investor protection amid concerns over complex financial products.
TREE NEWS reports: The European Commission is assessing whether to bring DeFi lending and crypto borrowing under MiCA, launching a targeted consultation that closes on September 30. A key issue is the legal classification of DeFi lending vaults, such as Morpho Vault V2, where control and risk management are dispersed, making it hard to identify the regulated service provider. The EU’s decision on defining actual control will be crucial.
TREE NEWS reports: A major US banking organization has proposed that stablecoin secondary markets be subject to customer identification requirements, aiming to enhance regulatory oversight. This move could impact the broader crypto ecosystem by imposing stricter compliance measures on stablecoin trading platforms.
TREE NEWS update: Polish crypto exchange Zondacrypto’s two consecutive CEOs have gone missing, and its parent company’s license has been revoked. The exchange faces regulatory turmoil as authorities crack down on its operations.
TREE NEWS reports: The European Union is reviewing whether to bring DeFi treasuries under the MiCA framework, according to a recent analysis. However, experts point out that the decentralized nature of these protocols makes regulation highly challenging, potentially requiring new supervisory approaches.
TREE NEWS reports: Fairmint CEO warns that tokenized stocks could face a ‘paper crisis’ similar to Wall Street’s 1960s backlog, as regulatory and operational challenges emerge. He suggests that without proper infrastructure, the tokenization of real-world assets may struggle to scale efficiently.
TREE NEWS reports: The New York Post reports that Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a vocal opponent of the CLARITY Act, holds up to $30,000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum-related ETFs. This disclosure raises questions about potential conflicts of interest given her legislative stance on crypto regulation.
TREE NEWS reports: US Representative Rashida Tlaib has disclosed holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, according to a report from ChainCatcher. The disclosure highlights growing political interest in crypto assets.
TREE NEWS update: Laser Digital Japan, a subsidiary of Nomura’s digital asset arm, has obtained a crypto asset trading license from Japan’s financial regulator, marking the first new registration in nearly four years. This milestone signals a thaw in Japan’s regulatory stance and could attract more traditional finance players into the crypto space.
TREE NEWS update: Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has listed ‘King Kong Coin’ and ‘King Kong Fund’ as suspicious investment products. Investors are advised to exercise caution as these products are not authorized for public offering in Hong Kong.
TREE NEWS update: Justin Sun stated that the lawsuit against WLFI is fundamentally about the principles of blockchain ownership. He emphasized the importance of protecting decentralized asset rights in the legal challenge.
TREE NEWS update: Brussels is evaluating whether crypto lending should fall under MiCA, but DeFi lending vaults complicate identifying the responsible party for regulation. The review highlights difficulties in applying traditional financial rules to decentralized protocols.
TREE NEWS reports: South Korea plans to launch a new securities market in mid-November, marking a key turning point for the Security Token Offering (STO) market. The move aims to integrate traditional finance with digital assets, potentially boosting RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: South Korea plans to allow around 3,500 companies to open virtual asset accounts, expanding institutional access. Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea aims to test AI agent deposit tokens by end-2026, exploring the intersection of AI and tokenized deposits.
TREE NEWS update: Grayscale suggests that a new SEC rule may benefit ETH, SOL, and BNB, potentially leading to a value回流 as on-chain issuance increases. This could mark a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged 22.6% in the past week, its largest weekly gain since November 2024, following President Trump’s urging of the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act for market structure regulation. The move highlights renewed optimism for crypto-friendly legislation.
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