Industry Highlights
- New York Bank Launches Tokenized Deposit Service: Introducing an innovative tokenized deposit solution targeting institutional investors, marking traditional finance's deeper integration with blockchain technology.
- Instagram Faces Massive Data Leak: Recent revelations show sensitive data of approximately 17.5 million users was exposed, raising widespread concerns about privacy protection on social media platforms.
- Surge in Crypto ATM Fraud Losses: FBI reports project scam losses related to crypto ATMs to reach $240 million in the first half of 2025, highlighting security challenges in the sector.
- Crypto Assets Enter European Real Estate: High-net-worth individuals are now purchasing European properties using digital assets, expanding the use cases of cryptocurrencies.
- Robinhood Expands on Ethereum L2 Strategy: The company emphasized its focus on Ethereum's security and liquidity advantages when announcing its custom-built Layer 2 solution.
- Tether Expands into Russia: The company's tokenization platform Hadron has completed trademark registration in Russia, signaling ongoing global expansion efforts.
- Trump Reviews Iran Military Options: According to U.S. media reports, Trump has reviewed plans but has not yet finalized a decision, with geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.