Category Blockchain

Cosmostation, the Cosmos ecosystem’s second-largest wallet since 2018, will shut down. From September 1, only seed phrase and private key exports will remain. The closure highlights wallet consolidation, rising compliance costs, and forces users and developers to migrate to alternatives like Keplr and Leap.

Securitize and Douro Labs filed the first joint comment to FINRA Notice 26-15 on Rule 5310 best execution for tokenized securities, urging updated guidance for atomic settlement, gas and prefunding costs, MEV, onchain reference prices, and slippage protections ahead of the September 25, 2026 deadline.

Arbitrum One becomes the first blockchain to host 3,000+ tokenized RWAs. Driven by Ondo, Franklin Templeton, and others, the milestone proves L2 utility for treasuries and credit. Tokenization now shifts to real portfolios, but faces liquidity, legal, and cross-border custody challenges.

Aptos recorded its highest monthly network activity since August 2024, processing 389.36 million transactions in July 2026. The milestone reflects growing blockchain adoption, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and stronger developer engagement as Aptos competes with leading Layer-1 networks like Solana, Sui, and Ethereum.

SUI has surpassed $114 billion in year-to-date token volume, overtaking several major blockchain networks while perpetual DEX open interest reached a record high. The latest milestones highlight growing ecosystem activity as the network competes for users, developers, and DeFi adoption.

Securitize registered Securitize Capital LLC as an SEC investment adviser, adding advisory to its broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent services for tokenized Treasuries and private credit. The move solves institutional compliance gaps, increases regulatory oversight in a $3.8B RWA market, and intensifies competition amid 2026 MiCA and ETF momentum.

Circle has acquired 680 IBM blockchain patent families, becoming the leading U.S. holder. The move strengthens USDC, CPN, and Arc infrastructure while aiding compliance and institutional partnerships. It reflects a 2026 trend of crypto firms consolidating IP as stablecoins and tokenized assets enter regulated markets.

Arkham now supports Robinhood Chain, enabling wallet tracking, large-transfer alerts, and memecoin monitoring. The move adds transparency for traders, exchanges, and regulators in 2026, reflecting fintechs building on-chain rails while data quality remains tied to Arkham’s labeling and chain architecture.

SUI co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun outlined zkLogin, gasless transactions, and private stablecoin payments as key upgrades to onboard the next billion users. He emphasized removing cost and UX barriers, with 2026 adoption hinging on developer tools, liquidity, and regulatory clarity.