TREE NEWS reports: Charles Schwab will offer trading in Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink to its nearly 40 million brokerage accounts in the coming months, marking its first token additions since launching with bitcoin and ether. This expansion broadens retail access to major altcoins through a traditional brokerage platform.
TREE NEWS reports: The OCC and FDIC finalized a rule defining ‘unsafe or unsound practice’ to require examiners to cite material financial harm or legal violations, removing reputational risk as a basis for supervisory action. This change is expected to reduce debanking of crypto firms by limiting subjective regulatory pressure.
TREE NEWS reports: Blockstream researchers have proposed SHRINCS, a new signature scheme designed to make Bitcoin quantum-resistant while preserving block space efficiency, maintaining roughly three transactions per second. The draft aims to safeguard Bitcoin against future quantum threats without compromising network capacity.
TREE NEWS update: Arthur Hayes has called on the community to create a Technocore DID to qualify for the FLOP token airdrop. This move aims to leverage decentralized identity in the crypto space, potentially marking a step towards broader adoption of DID-based reward systems.
TREE NEWS reports: In the last hour, Binance recorded a net outflow of 30.3875 million USDT, indicating a notable movement of stablecoins off the exchange. This could signal shifts in trader behavior or market sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 is facing tight supply of Display Driver ICs (DDIs), prompting the company to consider using its development allocation intended for next year. This move highlights ongoing supply chain constraints in the smartphone industry.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitget’s institutional TradFi perpetual contracts trading volume surpassed $100 billion in August, marking a significant milestone for the exchange’s expansion into traditional finance derivatives. The surge reflects growing demand for crypto-native perpetual products among institutional traders.
TREE NEWS reports: The Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP has expanded its authorized distributor network to five institutions. This move aims to enhance the accessibility and adoption of the stablecoin in the region, reflecting ongoing developments in the digital asset space.
TREE NEWS update: The second phase of incentives for USDD and Pendle has been launched, offering $600,000 in rewards. This initiative aims to boost participation and liquidity in the associated DeFi protocols.
TREE NEWS update: AEON has integrated with Kenya’s M-Pesa, enabling crypto asset payments through the popular mobile money platform. This move aims to bridge digital assets with traditional mobile payments in Africa.
TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s minister disclosed at Bitcoin Asia that the country established its crypto regulatory framework using only 8% of the allocated budget, highlighting cost efficiency. This move signals a proactive approach to crypto regulation in the region.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethena Foundation proposed a fee switch converting 95% of net protocol revenue into ENA buybacks and a vote to buy back tokens held by early investors. The news drove ENA up 10%.
TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib revealed at Bitcoin Asia that the country launched its virtual asset regulatory regime in under six months, using only 8% of the allocated budget. The announcement highlights Pakistan’s efficient approach to crypto regulation.
TREE NEWS update: BitGo has completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding around 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities. This move strengthens BitGo’s position in the institutional crypto market, offering a broader suite of services to its clients.
TREE NEWS reports: A Kraken user was temporarily locked out of their account following a dust attack involving funds tied to sanctioned crypto exchange HTX. The incident highlights ongoing security and compliance challenges in the crypto space.
TREE NEWS update: A large whale unstaked 907,000 HYPE tokens and transferred them to Bybit, valued at approximately $7.59 million. This move may signal potential selling pressure on the exchange.
TREE NEWS update: According to RootData, as cited by Hong Kong’s Sing Tao Daily, more than 100 crypto projects have ceased operations in the first seven months of 2026, signaling a wave of closures across all sectors. The downturn reflects the ongoing bear market and increased regulatory pressures.
TREE NEWS reports: TRON’s Proposal 107 has officially taken effect, making the TVM compatible with the Prague and Osaka upgrade features. This enhances the network’s technical capabilities and aligns it with Ethereum’s latest developments.
TREE NEWS reports: A takeover bid by Huang Licheng (Machi Big Brother) triggered a nearly 30-fold surge in the FRIEND token. On-chain data suggests a wallet linked to insider information profited $46,000 from the spike.
TREE NEWS update: Brazil’s central bank announced plans to deploy a crypto threat warning system following a $180 million attack. The system aims to enhance monitoring and response to crypto-related threats.
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