Flash News

TREE NEWS update: Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter for over $7 billion, marking a major consolidation in the AI infrastructure space. The deal underscores Stripe’s expansion into AI-related payment and routing services, though it is not directly tied to RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC has canceled a scheduled meeting on crypto regulatory rules, further delaying its innovation exemption plan. This postponement adds uncertainty to the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

TREE NEWS update: Brian Armstrong announced that AI agents can now receive credit lines and execute tasks on behalf of users through the x402 protocol, congratulating the Vaya AI team on their launch. This integration marks a step forward in enabling autonomous agents to perform real-world transactions.

TREE NEWS reports: StablecoinX, a public company, disclosed holding 3 billion ENA tokens worth $218 million, representing about 20% of the total supply. The company, which began trading under USDE on June 26 after merging with TLGY Acquisition, reported a quarterly loss of $34.2 million including a $36.2 million ENA impairment. Its infrastructure revenue and Ethena’s USDe supply growth highlight ongoing DeFi expansion.

TREE NEWS update: Google’s budget AI model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, now successfully generates a playable game without additional prompting, a significant improvement over its predecessor. However, it still lacks reasoning capabilities and is outperformed by a free 27B model in writing quality.

TREE NEWS update: On-chain data shows that UNI whale withdrawals from Binance have reached a five-year high, indicating that large investors are accumulating the token at lower prices. This suggests a potential bullish signal for Uniswap’s UNI token.

TREE NEWS update: Despite UNI’s 93% decline from its 2021 high to around $3, whale accumulation has reached a five-year peak, with the top 10 Binance outflow transactions averaging 7,300 UNI daily. Analyst Darkfost notes that this strong accumulation during the downturn suggests large investors are buying the dip, even as the altcoin market remains challenging.

TREE NEWS reports: Galaxy Research identified 10 major groups exploiting weak Coldcard seeds, collectively stealing about 1,700 BTC, with the largest gang taking over 1,080 BTC. The attackers are distinguished by fee strategies, timing, and fund movements, and several still hold nearly all stolen coins. Victims are encouraged to contact @intangiblecoins for evidence collection.

TREE NEWS reports: UBS significantly increased its Bitcoin exposure in Q2, with related ETF call option holdings surging 24-fold. This move highlights growing institutional interest in crypto-linked products.

TREE NEWS reports: Galaxy Research’s head warns that attacks targeting Coldcard hardware wallets are ongoing, urging users to verify their device settings to ensure security. This is a critical reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant against persistent threats.

TREE NEWS update: A South Korean cryptocurrency operator has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a $50 million fraud scheme. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research head reports that attacks on Coldcard hardware wallets are ongoing, urging users to remain vigilant and confirm their device settings. They continue to assist victims and gather intelligence on the attackers, inviting those who need help tracing stolen funds to contact them via direct message.

TREE NEWS update: Stable has updated its whitepaper, revealing that 82% of STABLE tokens will be locked until the end of 2029. This move aims to ensure long-term stability and commitment from stakeholders. The update reflects a strategic decision to align token distribution with the project’s long-term vision.

TREE NEWS reports: CZ issued a security alert on X regarding phishing attacks targeting SafePal users. He also disclosed that SafePal is part of YZi Labs’ investment portfolio, with YZi Labs holding a minority stake.

TREE NEWS reports: Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao announced he will stop using public addresses to avoid over-interpretation of his actions by the community. He also pledged to donate BNB and ‘Binance Life’ tokens to Giggle Academy, his educational initiative. This move aims to simplify his public engagement and support charitable causes.

TREE NEWS update: Blockchain analyst Specter questions SafePal’s disclosure of a data breach, stating it covered from March 2, 2025 to April 11, 2026, suggesting the vulnerability occurred by April or early May. Some users received phishing emails and suffered losses before SafePal acknowledged the issue, which it initially denied, putting customer data at risk.

TREE NEWS reports: HEI token surged over 10% and HEMI token gained over 11% in recent trading, according to market data. The price movements reflect ongoing volatility in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS update: A data breach at an unspecified platform may have occurred as early as April, with users already experiencing phishing attacks and asset theft. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the crypto space, urging users to remain vigilant.

TREE NEWS update: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledges Bitcoin’s UTXO innovations, while suggesting Ethereum’s future scaling will integrate the strengths of multiple state models. This highlights ongoing cross-chain technical dialogue and Ethereum’s evolving design philosophy.

TREE NEWS reports: Tom Lee attributes the success of OpenAI and Robinhood to the vision of their founders, not the use of AI tools. This commentary highlights the importance of leadership in tech innovation, but does not directly relate to RWA tokenization.