A $2 trillion asset class is getting a new blockchain rail
ADI Chain and Shipfinex are partnering to tokenize commercial ships, aiming to open the $680B shipfinance market to wider capital pool. Source：CoinDesk
U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offerings
The Securities and Exchange Commission will vote this week to start its first major crypto rulemaking process. Source：CoinDesk
Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure. Source：CoinDesk
Strategy builds $4.75 billion cash cushion as only bitcoin isn’t enough for investors
Strategy is holding billions in cash after learning that traditional investors don’t necessarily view its massive bitcoin reserves as a substitute for dollars.…
Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plans
The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold. Source：CoinDesk
Solana gets its first Strategy STRC product through Solstice Finance
The Solana vault splits income from Strategy’s preferred stock into a lowerrisk senior token and a higherrisk junior token. Source：CoinDesk
Why the UK financial watchdog is drafting new rules for tokenized gold
The FCA is expected to announce progress on drafting new rules for tokenized digital assets within the next few months. Source：CoinDesk
Bitcoin's BIP-110 episode is free-market capitalism in purest form
Your dayahead look for Aug. 10, 2026 Source：CoinDesk
Bitcoin volatility is in meltdown, but downside protection still commands a premium
Bitcoin’s BVIV volatility index hit the lowest level since 2025 as option demand collapsed. Still, overwriting surged and downside protection stayed pricey.…
A rare CME shift: Hedge funds abandon structural shorts to bet on a bitcoin rally
CME leveraged funds turn net long as weak futures yields undermine the oncepopular basis trade. Source：CoinDesk
U.S. CPI inflation, Securitize, Gemini among earnings reports: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 10 Source：CoinDesk
Inside stablecoin firm BVNK’s journey to a $1.8B acquisition by Mastercard
Early BVNK investor Concentric shares a fascinating inside view on the stablecoin startup’s journey and the eventual Mastercard deal. Source：CoinDesk