S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched a new digital asset benchmark that tracks crypto networks through a more fundamentals-focused lens. The S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, or SPPDA, launched with 18 constituents and uses a rules-based methodology. According to the index materials, asset selection is tied to protocol-level revenue, with Artemis Analytics…
T. Rowe Price’s active crypto ETF filing is a reminder that the next phase of digital asset funds may not be limited to simple Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure. The T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, listed under the ticker TKNZ, filed registration documents under CIK 0002089855 and File Number 333-291007. The product is structured as…
France’s National Gambling Authority has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, putting the prediction-market platform back under regulatory pressure in one of Europe’s largest markets. The ANJ said its president issued the network-level blocking request on July 16. The regulator framed Polymarket as an illegal gambling operation and cited concerns including consumer…
The Smarter Web Company has sold part of its Bitcoin treasury to repay an $11.7 million convertible debt facility held by TOBAM, choosing balance-sheet flexibility over additional equity dilution. The company said it sold 177.8909127 BTC at an average price of $65,762 to repay the “Smarter Convert” instrument early. The facility totaled $11,698,540 and was…
A Swiss cantonal bank has moved crypto trading directly into its normal banking experience, and that is the part of the story that matters most. BancaStato, the state bank of the Canton of Ticino, has partnered with Sygnum and Avaloq to let clients buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana through its mobile…
Arbitrum governance is considering a Fast Feed proposal that would create a paid, authenticated data streaming product for Arbitrum One and route most subscription revenue back to the DAO treasury. The Constitutional AIP proposes giving subscribers access to sequencer ordering details after finalization. The revenue split is one of the most interesting parts of the…
Grayscale has filed a new Form 8-K tied to its Solana product, outlining a trust agreement amendment that would allow net staking rewards to be distributed to shareholders at least quarterly. The filing relates to Grayscale Solana Staking ETF, or GSOL, and was filed with the SEC on July 17. The amendment is expected to…
Sky Protocol’s annualized gross revenue has climbed close to $419 million, according to its governance status dashboard, giving DeFi investors another reason to pay attention to protocol fundamentals rather than only token prices. The figure is dynamic and can change as rates, deposits, and protocol activity shift. It should not be treated as a fixed…
The Arbitrum Foundation has proposed a $43 million operating budget for 2027, opening another debate over how major DAOs fund growth, operations, and ecosystem support without draining their treasuries too aggressively. The proposal is currently in the Arbitrum governance forum for delegate feedback. It has not been finalized, which is an important distinction. The request…
MakerDAO governance has executed a new set of parameter adjustments under the broader Sky transition, including changes tied to Sky Spreads, staking reward normalization, and the offboarding of an older real-world asset vault. The July 20 governance update shows how Maker’s Endgame-era structure continues to move from broad strategic design into ongoing operational changes. The…