The U.S. is set to debut its first meme coin ETF this Thursday, with $DOJE in the spotlight. This launch brings meme coins one step closer to mainstream investors, blending the worlds of crypto culture and traditional finance in a fresh, exciting way.

In a massive supply chain attack, hackers targeted a JavaScript software library, but security researchers say that just $50 worth of cryptocurrency was taken. Despite extensive exposure, the incident highlights the efficacy of current security safeguards in safeguarding user funds while also exposing flaws in software dependencies.

Ripple’s technology will be used by the Spanish banking behemoth BBVA to create a safe and legal digital asset custody solution. The move comes amid the increasing institutional use of blockchain technology in response to the growing need for regulated and secure cryptocurrency services. BBVA hopes to enhance its position in the changing financial landscape and give customers reliable access to the digital asset market by incorporating Ripple’s infrastructure.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, has declared his intention to establish a National Digital Asset Fund with the goal of establishing a state-backed cryptocurrency reserve. As part of the idea, a futuristic CryptoCity will be built in Alatau with the goal of luring blockchain enterprises, investors, and innovators. The action demonstrates Kazakhstan’s desire to promote the use of bitcoin technology and establish itself as a regional centre for digital assets.

Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger, has expressed concern about a possible huge supply chain attack that targets cryptocurrency wallets. He disclosed that there was a serious risk to user cash because wallet software might be infiltrated using a compromised NPM account. The alert draws attention to persistent flaws in software dependencies and stresses the necessity of more robust security protocols throughout the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Pineapple Financial has successfully raised $100 million to buy $INJ, the native token of Injective. The action demonstrates confidence in the Injective ecosystem’s function in decentralised finance and reflects the growing institutional interest in it. Pineapple Financial strategically positions itself to gain from Injective’s growing use cases spanning DeFi, derivatives, and cross-chain trading solutions with the deployment of new capital.

In a significant move to unite traditional finance with digital assets, Nasdaq has submitted a proposal to the SEC to implement tokenisation and blockchain-based stock listings. The program intends to create new opportunities for equity markets’ accessibility and efficiency. The move is likely going to effect the liquidity of stocks by enabling businesses to issue and trade tokenised shares on a regulated exchange.

Fidelity Investments has entered the $7.4 billion tokenised Treasuries market with the launch of FDIT, a tokenised share class of its Treasury fund on Ethereum. The fund has issued 203 million tokens and more than $200 million in short-term U.S. Treasuries and money-market assets. Joining peers like BlackRock’s BUIDL, Ondo’s OUSG, Circle’s USYC, and Franklin’s BENJI in the expanding tokenised Treasuries market, early adoption is restricted to a select few.

Billionaire Stelios Haji-Ioannou is entering the bitcoin market with the goal of lowering user costs. After reaching a brand licensing agreement with regulated trading platform Uphold, his company, EasyGroup Ltd., is scheduled to launch EasyBitcoin later this month. The project, which brings EasyGroup’s reputation for affordable services into the digital asset industry, indicates a push to make cryptocurrency trading more affordable and accessible.

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, has denied reports that the company sold Bitcoin to buy gold. “We buy and hold both,” he explained, highlighting Tether’s approach of keeping sizeable reserves in both gold and Bitcoin. The firm’s dedication to stability and diversification in supporting its assets is reaffirmed in the statement.