The Canadian company makes inroads into US markets with a Nasdaq listing on Sept. 9, moving trading from its over-the-counter venture market. Canadian blockchain company SOL Strategies is set to debut on Nasdaq next week after securing approval to list its shares. In a Friday notice, SOL Strategies said it would begin listing common shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market starting on Sept. 9 under the ticker symbol STKE. The listing will end of the company’s shares trading on the over-the-counter venture market OTCQB, while maintaining trading activity on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Read more
Shell companies could become costlier under Nasdaq’s proposed listing plan, raising entry barriers along a common route to crypto treasuries. Nasdaq’s newly proposed listing rules may give established digital asset treasury firms an edge, while raising new barriers for smaller players looking to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their balance sheets. The changes, announced Wednesday, include lifting the minimum public float to $15 million and fast-tracking delistings for companies that fall out of compliance. According to Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Web3 infrastructure company Douro Labs, the proposed changes are unlikely to hurt well-managed digital asset treasury firms. Instead, they give stronger players a trading premium. Read more
Ether price shows resilience as strong onchain activity and balanced options sentiment support a potential price recovery. Key takeaways: Ethereum’s strong onchain metrics contrast with subdued derivatives sentiment, suggesting traders remain cautiously positioned. Stablecoin flows and options data indicate only moderate fear, supporting ETH’s potential to regain bullish momentum. Read more
Gold hits record highs above $3,600 as tokenization brings the metal onchain, raising the question: Is gold the true digital gold? Gold has emerged as one of the best-performing assets of 2025, lifted by geopolitical uncertainty, record central bank buying and skepticism over policymakers’ ability to rein in inflation as fiscal deficits widen. While Bitcoin (BTC) is often dubbed “digital gold,” the traditional safe-haven asset is drawing renewed attention from investors. Gold has gained about 35% year-to-date, climbing to fresh all-time highs above $3,600 an ounce. US retirement planners have a new way to access the metal through blockchain-based tokenization, following a partnership between Chintai Nexus and SmartGold. The initiative adds momentum to the broader tokenization trend, which is attracting increasing institutional interest in digital assets. Read more
Trump Media said it would purchase 684.4 million CRO tokens as part of a deal with the exchange following a joint venture to create a crypto treasury. Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent of US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, finalized an agreement with crypto exchange Crypto.com on Friday that establishes a new entity to accumulate the exchange’s native Cronos (CRO) token, beginning with an initial purchase of 684.4 million CRO as part of a joint treasury strategy. In a Friday notice, Trump Media said it would buy the tokens at a price of approximately $0.153 each, bringing the total initial purchase to nearly $105 million. The transaction will be carried out as an equal exchange of stock and cash between the companies. The announcement followed Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, a joint venture established by Trump Media, Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition, to establish a $6.4 billion crypto treasury of the CRO token. Read more
Bitcoin price pushed closer to its range highs, providing a breakout signal for multiple altcoins. Is it time for altseason? Key points: Bitcoin rallied above $113,000 on Friday, but the long wick on the candlestick shows solid selling at higher levels. Several major altcoins are trying to hold on to their support levels, but the bears have maintained their selling pressure. Read more